HAC Mental Health Awareness & Support 2

Question 1

A client with depression refuses to get out of bed for three consecutive days. What is the healthcare aide's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Report the change in behavior to the supervising nurse

Answer

A significant change in behavior such as refusing to get out of bed for multiple days must be reported to the supervising nurse for clinical assessment.

Question 2

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations

Answer

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are additions to normal behavior, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech.

Question 3

When a client experiencing anxiety asks the healthcare aide to 'just tell me everything will be fine,' the best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their feelings and offer calm, reassuring presence

Answer

Acknowledging the client's feelings and providing a calm presence validates their experience without making false promises.

Question 4

A client on antidepressants tells the aide they stopped taking their medication because they 'feel better now.' The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report this to the supervising nurse and document it

Answer

Abrupt discontinuation of antidepressants can cause relapse or discontinuation syndrome and must be reported to the supervising nurse.

Question 5

Which behavior best demonstrates the healthcare aide maintaining appropriate boundaries with a mentally ill client?

Accepted Answer

Providing consistent, compassionate care within assigned duties

Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries means providing compassionate, consistent care within the defined scope of the aide's role.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

HAC Mental Health Awareness & Support 2