Quiz #14: Mental Health, Violence, and Substance Use Disorder

Question 1

Assessment of mental status includes observing the patients as they perform the assessment testing.
a) True
b) False

Answer 1

b) False

Question 2

Risk factors for mental health conditions include abuse, family history, poor support network, stressors, substance abuse, and loss of hope.
a) True
b) False

Answer 2

a) True

Question 3

Appropriate, compassionate, and sincere awareness and assessment are crucial to stopping violence and to assisting those victimized by it toward safety and recovery, thereby preventing ongoing consequences.
a) True
b) False

Answer 3

a) True

Question 4

The MMSE tool measures __________ function and includes orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall, and language to determine mental status.

Answer 4

Cognitive

Question 5

Nurses are ___________ reporters who must call the protective services hotline when they suspect abuse or neglect.

Answer 5

Mandated

Question 6

Altered sensory perceptions include irrational thinking patterns.
a) True
b) False

Answer 6

b) False

Question 7

The nurse assesses for __________ or substance use with the CAGE tool.

Answer 7

Alcohol

Question 8

_____________ in multiple stages of healing are indicators of possible violence or abuse.

Answer 8

Bruises

Question 9

Research shows that certain cultures place women at greater risk for violence than other cultures.
a) True
b) False

Answer 9

a) True

Question 10

____________-ended questions, such as “what would you like to know?” “How can I help you understand?” or “What would you like me to know?” are especially helpful if a patient appears uncomfortable.

Answer 10

Open