Mental Health Risks and Protective Factors

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What type of speech pattern is characteristic of mania?

Slow and repetitious

Talkative, stereotyped, pressured, and loud (correct)

Stuttered and dysrythmic

Monotonous and slow

What is the term for failing to produce any volume of sound despite a normal cough reflex?

Aphasia

Muteness

Aphonia (correct)

Dysphonia

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of speech in anxiety disorders?

Talkative and loud (correct)

Slow

Fast

Stuttered and dysrythmic

What is the term for rapid speech that is increased in amount and difficult to interrupt?

Pressure of speech Signup and view all the answers

In which disorder is poverty of speech a characteristic?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of psychomotor behavior in depression?

Rigidity or retardation Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of mental health assessment?

General appearance, speech, mood, thought, perception, cognition, judgment, and insight Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rapport in clinical interview skills?

To convey attendance, empathy, and willingness to help the client Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of paraphrasing in clinical interview skills?

To assure accuracy of client's words Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summary in clinical interview skills?

To give positive feedback that all data provided by the client was completely understood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reflection in clinical interview skills?

To mirror hidden painful feelings and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What are the local threats that heighten risk for individuals, families, and communities?

Poor quality education, lack of decent work, and unsafe neighborhoods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mental health assessment tool?

To assess the brain functions and reach a tentative psychiatric diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of active listening in clinical interview skills?

To be a good listener Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

To describe the extent of impaired consciousness in acute medical and trauma patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances?

Substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

A client is described as lethargic on the levels of consciousness scale. What can be expected of this client?

The client is drowsy and inattentive but arouses easily and frequently falls off to sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for substance abuse?

Environmental factors such as economic development and culture Signup and view all the answers

A client is described as semi-comatose. What can be expected of this client?

The client has lost the ability to respond to verbal stimuli but responds to painful stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is a common impact of illicit drug use on society?

Negative health consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of alcohol use?

It has dependence-producing properties and is widely used in many cultures Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to summarize the information obtained from the client during the interview?

To get an overview of the client's status professionally Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to concentrate attention, drawn to unimportant external stimuli?

Distractibility Signup and view all the answers

Which type of delusion is characterized by a depressed client believing they are responsible for the destruction of the world?

Mood congruent delusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a profound degree of unconsciousness?

Coma Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory refers to the ability to recall events in the distant past?

Remote memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to understand, recall previous learning, and meet new situations?

Mental retardation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to assess and evaluate a situation, make rational decisions, and take responsibility for actions?

Judgement Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the client's awareness that they have a mental illness, recognizing the causes and importance of treatment?

Complete insight Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the client's beliefs, values, and religious culture that can either help or hinder their recovery?

Spirituality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by excessive production of cortisol?

Cushing's Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal characteristic of a person's motor activity?

Smooth and effortless movements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a pathophysiology of abnormal body and breath odor?

Diabetic ketoacidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a person with abnormal psychological appearance?

Disheveled, unkempt appearance Signup and view all the answers