Symptoms
Common symptoms associated with issues related to cognitive problems include ______.
Attention
What is cultural competence?
Attaining knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations.
Concerning trauma, the most important message you can convey as a peer support is that...
HEALING is possible
Components of problem solving include all of the following except:
A. defining the problem
B. exploring alternative solutions
C. taking no action
D. making plans for change
C. taking no action
Having a sense of community helps impart a sense of ______.
Belonging
Common symptoms associated with issues related to affective problems include depression, anger, and isolation.
True or False
False.
What are affective problems associated with?
What is learned helplessness?
Being exposed to negative experiences for long periods of time.
A mutual support group is best defined as...
As a group facilitator, you should encourage members to give each other advice.
True or False
(Each question worth 100 points)
A group of individuals with a common experience
False
A boundary violation is committed when an individual:
A. develops a social relationship with the member after services end
B. accepts gifts from the individual receiving the services
C. has a dual relationship with a member
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
A stressor can be defined as...
anything that makes one uncomfortable
What are symptoms related to alcohol withdrawal?
(3 answers worth 100 points each)
An increase in hand tremors (shaky hands)
Elevated pulse rate, greater than 100
Psychomotor agitation (restlessness)
An acute episode is when symptoms of the mental illness are...
more severe and troublesome
If a client is having difficulty with concentration you should...
3 answers worth 100 points each
minimize distractions
summarize what you have heard
break tasks into manageable parts and take frequent breaks
CLAS Standards are intended to:
A. promote health inequity
B. decrease quality
C. help eliminate health care disparities
D. all of the above
C. help eliminate health care disparities
Trauma can result from a wide variety of events such as:
(3 answers worth 100 points each)
emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in childhood
experiencing or witnessing a violent crime
any situation where one person misuses power over another
Hallucinations are _______.
Delusions are _______.
Each definition work 200 points.
can involve any of the five senses and are manageable with coping strategies.
Firmly held beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
What are various stress reduction techniques?
(100 points for each one you can list)
Exercise, deep breathing, mindful meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, support systems, scheduling time for relaxation, work life balance.
Components of an ISP include ______, _______, and _______.
What are ISPs utilized for?
goals, objectives, and strengths
document services and supports that will be provided to the individual
Which is NOT a component of a Shared Emotional Connection?
A. Sharing a bond
B. Similar history
C. Symptoms of isolation
D. Shared experiences
C. Symptoms of isolation
Some common problems related to substance use include:
A. decrease symptoms or relapses
B. no social difficulties
C. health and safety problems
D. all of the above
C. Health and safety problems
What are negative symptoms?
When an individual is lacking or experiences withdrawals in various areas of their lives.
Promoting empowerment means...
strengthening informal and social networks and support systems
As a professional member of the service team, you are responsible for maintaining confidential information received through what form?
verbal communication with other staff
received through disclosure (from client)
received in documentation
The keys to problem solving may include:
A. viewing the problem objectively
B. awareness that there is only one way to obtain a solution
C. a major decision is made after identifying at least ten options
D. all of the above
A. viewing the problem objectively
__________ can cause a peer to struggle with their identity within their community.
Stigma