Signs and Symptoms
A symptom of anxiety
What is restlessness
What is increased heart rate, shortness of breath
What is nervousness
Therapeutic communication is
What is communication that promotes trust & client expression
If a client expresses suicidal thoughts, what is your first action?
What is “Notify nurse immediately and stay with client”
True or False: HCAs can assess vital signs in a mental health check
What is "True"
This condition is commonly associated with excessive worry and fear
What is anxiety disorder
A symptom of depression
What is loss of interest, sadness, hopelessness,
sleep changes, poor appetite
A therapeutic response would be: “Tell me more about that” or “Calm down”
What is “tell me more about that”
Name one sign that must be reported to the nurse
What is new aggression
What is self-harm talk
What is threats made
What are calming techniques
What is companionship
What is active listening
Hallucinations and delusions are commonly associated with this disorder
Behavioral change that might suggest worsening mental health
What is withdrawal
What is aggression
What is decreased ADL’s
One active listening skill
What is paraphrasing
What is reflective listeningTrue or False: You should remove environmental hazards for a high-risk client
What is True
Name one thing that is not within the HCA scope when caring for a client with mental health challenges
What is making diagnoses
What is prescribing medications
What disorder can involve extreme shifts in mood, episodies of mania (highs) and depression (lows)
What is bipolar disorder
Dementia client suddenly becomes confused and disoriented—what symptom does this suggest
What is delirium
Why is it important to give the client time to respond in conversation
What is “to show respect and understanding”
A client refuses medication—what should you always do?
What is report and document refusal
A dementia client becomes aggressive during bathing, name two safe approaches you could try
What is using a calm approach
What is simplify task
What is allow choices, encourage independence
This disorder develops after exposure to traumatic events
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What are flashbacks
What are nightmares
What is severe anxiety
Rewrite this non-therapeutic phrase into a therapeutic one: “Why do you feel that way?”
What is “Can you help me understand what you’re feeling”
Name one safety concern when caring for a client with severe anxiety
What is hyperventilation, falls, poor concentration, risk of panic
A client with depression is refusing personal care. What is an appropriate HCA response?
What is "be supportive, gently encourage, respect dignity, and report refusal if ongoing"
Eating disorder that involves severe calorie restriction and a very low body weight
What is anorexia nervosa