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Question 1

Addictive disorders

Answer 1

Deliberate miss use of and Inability to stop the abuse of prescription medication, illegal drugs, alcohol, or other substances or behaviours

Question 2

Affect

Answer 2

Feelings, emotions, and moods, and the way the person demonstrates them 

Question 3

Anxiety

Answer 3

A Vague uneasy feeling in response to stress

Question 4

Compliance

Answer 4

The act of willingly doing what is asked of you in a specific way and at a specific time. For example, taking medications in the proper dose at the proper time every day as required

Question 5

Crisis situation

Answer 5

A set of circumstances that reflect intense difficulty or danger

Question 6

Cultural competence

Answer 6

The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures or socioeconomic backgrounds

Question 7

De-escalation

Answer 7

Reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

Feelings of deep sadness, hopelessness, and or worthlessness

Question 9

Delusion

Answer 9

I fixed false belief that is not based on reality

Question 10

Detoxification

Answer 10

A process of allowing an abused substance to exit the body naturally or of removing the substance from the body medically; the person being detoxified may go into drug withdrawal

Question 11

Hallucinations

Answer 11

Seeing, smelling, hearing, or feeling things that are not present

Question 12

Mental health

Answer 12

Being able to live life normally while coping with the challenges and stresses that occur as part of daily living

Question 13

Obsession

Answer 13

A persistent thought or desire

Question 14

Panic

Answer 14

An intense and sudden feeling of fear, anxiety, terror, or dread for no obvious reasons

Question 15

Paranoia

Answer 15

Extreme suspicion about a person or a situation

Question 16

Psychosis

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A mental state in which perception of reality is impaired

Question 17

Stereotyping

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Classifying people according to certain characteristics that they possess that identify them as belonging to a specific group, such as religion, culture or ethnic group

Question 18

Feeling of fear for no reason

Answer 18

Anxiety

Question 19

Feelings of worthlessness

Answer 19

Depression

Question 20

Over eating combined with purging

Answer 20

Bulimia

Question 21

Inability to interpret reality

Answer 21

Psychosis

Question 22

Feelings of Suspicion

Answer 22

Paranoia

Question 23

A persons decision to commit suicide is usually accompanied by a severe

Answer 23

Depression

Question 24

Elderly people are sometimes not diagnosed as being depressed because they are thought to be suffering from:

Answer 24

Dementia

Question 25

If you think your client is showing suicidal tendencies your first action must be to:

Answer 25

Tell your supervisor or someone else who may be in a position to help

Question 26

Some mental health disorders or referred to as mood disorders which statement best describes a mood disorder?

Answer 26

Mood disorders involve a person’s feelings and emotions that often become a problem and are hard for the person to manage alone

Question 27

You are assigned to a client who intimidates you. You admit your fears to yourself and think that you may not be capable of caring for this person. What should you do?

Answer 27

Explain your concerns to your supervisor and ask for direction and dealing with this client

Question 28

Which statement best describes mental health?

Answer 28

Mental health is the ability to adjust to every day stressful situations and disappointments while continuing to maintain a healthy balance of life

Question 29

Empathy is the ability to feel and understand another persons suffering without becoming emotionally involved. Which statement best describes the skill of empathetic listening?

Answer 29

Empathetic listening allows the client the freedom to speak in a safe, non-threatening environment to a person who shows genuine care and concern for him or her

Question 30

A young female client in the community confides to you that she thinks life is not worth living in the thoughts of suicide is on her mind a lot. She asked you not to say anything to anyone as she likes and trust you. Which statement best describes the response you should make to her?

Answer 30

You explain to her she is important to you and you were there for her, but this is one secret you cannot keep for her own safety. You must share this information with your supervisor.

Question 31

Which statement about mental health disorder is incorrect?

Answer 31

It is your own fault if you were diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and it would never happen to anyone if we all took better care of ourselves

Question 32

As an HCA, you will work closely with clients who may have a mental health disorder. You have learned many things about clients with mental health problems. How will you best be able to help them?

Answer 32

Begin by building a relationship based on genuine respect and trust

Question 33

Anxiety is a symptom in a number of mental health disorders. Which statement best describes anxiety and a mental health disorder?

Answer 33

Anxiety is an uneasy feeling caused by stress that brings about unfounded fears and worries and a person. Extreme anxiety may lead to panic attacks that can last for minutes or hours

Question 34

Which alternative best describes the stigma attached to a diagnosis of a mental health disorder?

Answer 34

The act of discrimination against a person diagnosed with a mental health disorder due to misconceptions and the lack of education

Question 35

Self-care is very important for healthcare workers. Which statement best describes the reason for good self-care?

Answer 35

Good self-care will help us maintain a healthy balance in all aspects of life including the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual components