Question

1. which of the following statements about post - traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) is true?

a. people with ptsd will often voluntarily share their experiences.
b. ptsd occurs only in adults.
c. survivors with ptsd will most likely improve without counselling.
d. ptsd is a trauma - or stress - related disorder.

1. what is the best response to use when caring for a client who is depressed?

a. “let me tell you a funny story.”
b. “you seem down today.”
c. “cheer up and don’t look so sad.”
d. “don’t worry; everything will be all right.”

1. when caring for a client who has a substance - related and addictive disorder, you should:

a. confront the client in a professional manner if you suspect the client is abusing alcohol.
b. discuss suspicions of alcohol abuse only with your supervisor.
c. say nothing to anybody to respect the client’s right to confidentiality.
d. locate the alcohol and discretely pour it down the drain.

1. mr. wong becomes very angry and states that someone has been in his room and has taken his razor. he is swearing and yelling at the staff. your best response is:

a. “i don’t blame you for being angry.”
b. “that doesn’t make any sense. i don’t know who would want your razor.”
c. “this happens all the time” and begin to look in his bedside unit.
d. “this is very upsetting. can you show me where you usually keep your razor?”

1. which statement in regard to suicide is correct?

a. suicidal intent is a sign of a serious physical health problem.
b. more women die by suicide than men.
c. men use less violent means than women to die by suicide.
d. suicide is a common cause of death among adolescents.

1. you suspect a client has suicidal intent. what should you do?

a. quietly collect all the client’s pills and place them in a paper bag.
b. stay with the client but inform your supervisor immediately.
c. tell the person that “everyone has those thoughts.”
d. recommend that the client take another anxiety pill with her tea.
fill in the blanks

1. an obsession is _.
2. a compulsion is _.
3. why does a person act on an obsessive idea? _
4. if a person believes he or she is the prime minister of canada, what type of false belief is present? _
5. an older person has the following symptoms: fatigue, slow or unreliable memory, agitation, and thoughts of death. it may be that he or she is suffering from _.
6. a person with _ craves food. after eating, the person induces _.
7. why does a person with bulimia take diuretics? _

Explanation:

1. PTSD is a trauma - or stress - related disorder. People with PTSD usually do not voluntarily share experiences, it can occur in children too, and most need counselling to improve.
2. Acknowledging the client's mood with "You seem down today." is a more empathetic response than the others.
3. If suspecting a client of alcohol abuse, confront them professionally.
4. Acknowledging the client's distress and asking for more information is the best approach.
5. Suicide is a common cause of death among adolescents. Suicidal intent is a mental health issue, more men die by suicide, and men use more violent means.
6. If suspecting a client has suicidal intent, stay with them and inform the supervisor immediately.
7. An obsession is a recurrent and persistent thought, urge, or image.
8. A compulsion is a repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform.
9. A person acts on an obsessive idea to reduce anxiety.
10. Believing one is the prime minister of Canada when not is a delusion of grandeur.
11. These symptoms may indicate depression or dementia.
12. A person with bulimia craves food and induces vomiting after eating.
13. A person with bulimia takes diuretics to lose weight from water loss.

Answer:

1. D. PTSD is a trauma - or stress - related disorder.
2. B. "You seem down today."
3. A. Confront the client in a professional manner if you suspect the client is abusing alcohol.
4. D. "This is very upsetting. Can you show me where you usually keep your razor?"
5. D. Suicide is a common cause of death among adolescents.
6. B. Stay with the client but inform your supervisor immediately.
7. A recurrent and persistent thought, urge, or image.
8. A repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform.
9. To reduce anxiety.
10. Delusion of grandeur.
11. Depression or dementia.
12. Bulimia.
13. To lose weight from water loss.