Mental Status Exam
Blunted affect
striking poverty of emotional response
There are 8 social work competencies
False; 9
This symptom refers to strongly held beliefs that are not based in reality, such as believing that one has special powers or is being persecuted.
What is a delusion?
Staff asks you to check in with a patient that is on isolation precautions. What is a correct response?
BSW: "The policy does not allow me to"
MSW: "Let me check with my supervisor"
NASW stands for:
A) National Association of Social Welfare
B) National Alliance of Social Workers
C) National Association of Social Workers
D) National Academy of Social Work
C) National Association of Social Workers
Euthymic mood
a state of normal, calm, and stable mental well-being
NH offers PHP/IOP level of care
True
This symptom is common in depression, involving a loss of interest or pleasure in activities once considered enjoyable.
What is anhedonia?
To overhead page an emergency event
dial #80
Self care is important to prevent ___ in social workers?
A) Stress
B) Burn Out
C) Annoyance
D) Hatred of life
E) All of the above
or
B) Burn Out
WDL
within daily limits
Mental health disorders are only genetic
False
What are 2 symptoms of catatonia?
Group therapy topics
- Relaxation
- Creative expression
- Anger management
- Recovery
- Group therapy
- Stress management
Of all social workers in the US, what percent have their MSW?
A) 82%
B) 35%
C) 72%
D) 54%
A) 82%
Incongruent affect
discrepancy between a person's expressed emotions and the situation or content being discussed
Epistaxis is a symptom of schizoprenia
False; nosebleed
Negative vs. Positive
Negative: reduced or absent experiences that are normally present in healthy individuals.
Positive: added or exaggerated experiences that are not typically present in healthy individuals
The procedure when a patient becomes extremely dysregulated requiring immediate intervention
Staff assist
The NASW defines social justice as:
A) the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
B) the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
C) the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities
D) the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
C) the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities
Thought broadcasting
a person believes their thoughts are being broadcast outward and are audible or perceivable by others
Gustatory hallucinations are smelling something that isn't there
False; tasting something that isn't there
Symptoms that indicate active psychosis
- hallucinations
- delusions
- disorganized thinking and speech
- disorganized behavior
Where on the adult unit can you find a list on which clients are unit and/or sharps restricted?
The white board, on the daily rounds sheet
More common misdiagnosed mental illnesses
depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety and adhd