Awesome about me questions
My favorite thing to do is... OR Share something about you
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Name 3 ways a drug can enter the body.
Bonus: What is the fastest way a drug can affect the brain?
These include smoking (inhaling), swallowing, snorting, injecting, and using suppositories (or vaginally or anally). For substances to affect the brain, they must enter the body by some means first.
smoking is one of the fastest ways for a drug to affect the brain.
When you smoke, the internal linings of your lungs allow oxygen to pass into your bloodstream. Therefore, it is delivered to your organ systems such as your brain. By smoking an addictive substance, this process sees the drugs released into the bloodstream much faster.
As well as tobacco, other drugs can be smoked such as:
Who is the CEO of Dominion?
Troy Robb
True or False: The comprehensive assessment is signed on the client's second session in outpatient therapy.
TRUE. This is their original individualized service plan that is signed at the bottom of the comprehensive section on their second session date.
According to the CDC (2021)_______________ are the most common method used in suicides in America and are used in 50% of suicides.
A. Firearms
B. Poisoning
C. Suffocation
D. Other
Answer: A. Firearms are the most common method , then suffocation (26%), poisoning (12%), and other (8%). Safety planning by asking if a person has a firearm, securing the firearm, learning your state laws around turning over to police headquarters, giving to someone else to hold onto, removing ammo, getting rid of the weapon, etc. are ways to prevent suicide by firearm. Any added barrier can help save a life.
l felt really happy when...
Great!
Which of the following drugs are prescribed for ADHD?
A. Azstarys
B. Adderall
C. Guanfacine, sold under the brand name Tenex and Intuniv
D. Vyvanse
E. Concerta
F. All of the above
F. All of the above. Can anyone explain the differences in these meds. ? What others are prescribed- Bonus!
True or False: Lauren S. really likes to run in her spare time for exercise
True
True or False: The _______ section in the diagnostic assessment includes the following: individuals stated needs, psychiatric needs, duration and onset of problems, history of psychiatric treatment, safety risks, person's statements of why they are coming to treatment, and what your recommended treatment is. It standing alone can give an overall picture of the patient.
The Presenting Problem Section
True or False:
The suicide rate among males in 2021 was approximately four times higher than the rate among females. Males make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides
True according to the data from the CDC (latest research obtained from 2021).
My favorite place to go is...
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True or False: All people receive a comprehensive substance use assessment first to determine if they can join seeking safety or our IOP group at Dominion to determine if it is the right level of care option
TRUE. Everyone has to have an SU assessment. We have to evaluate their risk, if they need detox instead, and if this is clinically the best level of care for them.
True or False: The _______ section in the diagnostic assessment includes the following: individuals stated needs, psychiatric needs, duration and onset of problems, history of psychiatric treatment, safety risks, person's statements of why they are coming to treatment, and what your recommended treatment is. It standing alone can give an overall picture of the patient.
The Presenting Problem
This is a client centered presenting section that outlines overall why they are coming to treatment, what their psychiatric needs are, and what you are recommending for care. It alone can outline overall what is going on for the patient.
The ISP is completed within 30 days of what?
The comprehensive assessment (so their second session).
True or False: People ages 85 and older have the highest rates of suicide
True! according to the CDC
One thing that is a pet peeve of mine or something that gets on my nerves... a food I don't like... or other thing that annoys me is....
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Name 3 signs of physiological dependence to a substance?
Craving the substance, spending a lot of time thinking about obtaining the substance, withdrawals from the substance, increased tolerance and a need to take more and more of the substance, difficulties stopping use
What is your why in doing this work? what brought you into the field?
Thanks for sharing! We all have to remember our why and enjoy what we do of some capacity. Remember the difference we are making.. what brought us into this field in the first place? This helps us to keep going!
Tell a story about when you saw progress in one of your clients or resiliency in someone you support
Awesome!!!!! Whoo hoo
True or False: The Golden Gate Bridge now has a suicide barrier known as the "net" to deter people from jumping and to save more lives. People also volunteer on the bridge to support those thinking about jumping from the bridge.
True! As part of suicide prevention and to save more lives, on January 1, 2024, the Golden Gate Bridge installed a continuous physical suicide barrier the full length of the 1.7-mile span. The suicide deterrent system, also known as the net, has been installed on the east and west sides of approximately 95% of the Bridge. There are people who have survived jumping from the bridge and documentaries on their stories.
My favorite thing to do on weekends is....
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Name some signs/ symptoms of an opioid overdose.
**Bonus:
True/False: We have Narcan in our first aid kit at Dominion.
Signs and symptoms of opioid overdose include, but are not limited to:
Yes, we have Narcan now
Tell us your favorite coping skill to teach clients or use yourself?
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What are some situations where we might be asked to write a letter for one of our patients?
Court, School accommodations, ESA, to validate their treatment participation, to provide to DSS, other ideas
This theory posits that the mind is made up of multiple parts, and underlying them is a person's core or true Self. Each part has its own perspective, interests, memories, and viewpoint. A core tenet of this theory is that every part has a positive intent, even if its actions are counterproductive or cause dysfunction. There is no need to fight with, coerce, or eliminate parts; this method promotes internal connection and harmony to bring the mind back into balance.
A. EMDR B. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
C. Narrative Theory D. Somatic Theory
B. Internal Family Systems Theory