Patient Psychology & Counseling Flashcards
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A patient with a maxillofacial prosthesis reports avoiding restaurants because they fear their prosthesis will be noticed. This behavior pattern is best described as:
Answer: Social avoidance secondary to appearance-related anxiety
Avoidance of social settings due to fear of others noticing a prosthesis is a classic manifestation of appearance-related social anxiety.
When explaining the limitations of an auricular prosthesis to a patient, which counseling approach best supports realistic expectations?
Answer: Present balanced information including benefits, limitations, and maintenance requirements
Informed consent and realistic expectations require balanced, honest communication about all aspects of prosthetic rehabilitation.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a patient who lost facial structures in an accident would most likely manifest during prosthetic care as:
Answer: Hypervigilance, avoidance of clinical settings, and intrusive memories triggered by treatment
PTSD commonly presents with hypervigilance, avoidance behaviors, and intrusive re-experiencing that can be triggered by medical environments and procedures.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way for an anaplastologist to respond to a patient who discloses suicidal ideation?
Answer: Acknowledge the disclosure seriously, express care, and ensure immediate connection to mental health resources
Suicidal ideation requires immediate, compassionate response and coordination with mental health professionals; ignoring or minimizing it is clinically and ethically inappropriate.
The term 'adjustment disorder' as it applies to craniofacial prosthetic patients most accurately describes:
Answer: A maladaptive emotional or behavioral response to a significant life stressor exceeding what is normally expected
Adjustment disorder is a DSM-defined condition involving disproportionate distress in response to an identifiable stressor such as disfigurement or diagnosis.
Cultural competence in anaplastology counseling requires the clinician to:
Answer: Recognize that cultural backgrounds influence patient perceptions of disfigurement, healing, and prosthetic use
Cultural factors deeply influence how patients understand illness, disfigurement, and rehabilitation; culturally competent care adapts to these differences.
A newly diagnosed cancer patient who requires a nasal prosthesis expresses that they haven't told their family about their diagnosis. The anaplastologist should:
Answer: Respect the patient's autonomy and confidentiality while offering resources for family communication support
Patient confidentiality and autonomy must be respected; the anaplastologist can offer support and resources without breaching confidentiality.