Mental Health Awareness & Support Flashcards
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A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) insists on washing their hands 20 times before meals, making them late for the dining room. The aide should:
Answer: Allow extra time and report the behavior to the supervising nurse
Compulsive rituals cause significant distress and functional impairment; the aide should accommodate when safe and report patterns to the supervisor.
Which statement about suicide risk is accurate?
Answer: A sudden improvement in mood can sometimes indicate increased risk
A sudden calm or apparent improvement in a suicidal person may indicate they have made a decision to act, representing an increased risk.
Person-centered care in mental health means the aide should:
Answer: Involve the client in decisions about their own care whenever possible
Person-centered care respects the autonomy and individuality of clients by involving them in decisions about their care.
The mental health principle of 'least restrictive environment' means clients should:
Answer: Receive care in the setting that allows the greatest freedom while meeting their needs
The least restrictive environment principle ensures clients receive care in settings that maximize their independence and freedom while still meeting clinical needs.
A client with dementia becomes suddenly confused and agitated in the evening. This phenomenon is called:
Answer: Sundowning
Sundowning refers to increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral disturbances that occur in the late afternoon or evening in clients with dementia.
Which communication technique is most therapeutic when speaking with a depressed client?
Answer: Asking open-ended questions and listening actively
Open-ended questions and active listening encourage clients to express feelings without judgment, which is foundational to therapeutic communication.
An aide caring for a client with severe anxiety should avoid which of the following?
Answer: Exposing the client to multiple stimuli to build resilience
Clients with severe anxiety benefit from calm, structured environments; overstimulation can worsen anxiety symptoms.
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