CCW CCW Mental Health & Cognitive Support 3

Question 1

Which behavior would most strongly indicate that a care client is experiencing acute anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Rapid breathing, restlessness, and expressing intense fear or worry

Answer

Sleeping more than usual

Answer

Decreased appetite with no visible distress

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Speaking quietly and preferring to be alone

Question 2

A CCW is working with a client who has an intellectual disability. Which communication approach is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use plain language, visual cues, and confirm understanding by asking the client to repeat instructions

Answer

Use technical medical terminology to respect the client's adulthood

Answer

Speak to the client's family instead of directly addressing the client

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Speak very loudly assuming the client has hearing difficulties

Question 3

What does a person-centered care approach require when supporting a client's mental health preferences?

Accepted Answer

Including the client's own goals, preferences, and values when planning mental health support

Answer

Following only the care plan written by the physician without client input

Answer

Applying the same mental health interventions to all clients equally

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Prioritizing efficiency over the client's individual needs

Question 4

A care worker is supporting a client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who becomes distressed during personal care. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Explain each step before performing it, ask for permission, and stop if the client asks

Answer

Proceed quickly to minimize the time of distress

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Have a colleague perform the care without explanation to reduce interaction

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Restrain the client gently to complete necessary hygiene tasks

Question 5

Which action by a CCW demonstrates emotional support for a client grieving the death of a family member?

Accepted Answer

Sitting quietly with the client, listening without judgment, and offering tissues

Answer

Telling the client their loved one is in a better place

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Keeping the client busy with activities to avoid thinking about the loss

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Advising the client to speak only with a professional counselor

Question 6

A CCW notices that a client who was previously social has become increasingly withdrawn and stopped grooming themselves. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the changes and report them to the supervising nurse as potential signs of depression

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Assume it is a normal part of aging and take no action

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Encourage the client to socialize more and offer rewards for grooming

Answer

Inform the client's family before notifying the nurse