Mindfulness
What mindfulness activity involves noticing food, seeing shapes, colors, textures, and smells?
a. Body scan
b. Deep breathing
c. Mindful eating
d. Progressive muscle relaxation
c. Mindful eating
During motivational interviewing, which reflex should clinicians avoid or inhibit?
A. The righting reflex
B. The empathy reflex
C. The empowerment reflex
D. The reflective listening reflex
A. The righting reflex
True or False: The primary goal of active listening is to solve the speaker's problems as quickly as possible.
False
A speech-language pathologist notices that an older adult has unexplained bruises and appears fearful whenever their caregiver enters the room. What should the clinician do first?
A. Ignore the situation because it is outside the SLP's scope of practice.
B. Ask the caregiver for an explanation in front of the client.
C. Follow workplace policies and state laws for reporting suspected elder abuse.
D. Wait until the next appointment to see if the bruises heal.
C. Follow workplace policies and state laws for reporting suspected elder abuse.
Which of the following best describes mindfulness?
A. Focusing only on positive thoughts.
B. Paying attention to the present moment with openness and without judgment.
C. Ignoring unpleasant emotions.
D. Trying to eliminate stress completely.
B. Paying attention to the present moment with openness and without judgment.
True or false: The client and clinician agree on therapy tasks
True
A client says, "I'm trying to practice my speech exercises, but I get discouraged because I don't notice much improvement." Which response best demonstrates active listening?
A. "You just need to practice more."
B. "Many people feel that way, so don't worry."
C. "It sounds like you're putting in the effort, but you're feeling discouraged because you're not seeing the progress you hoped for."
D. "Let's move on to the next exercise."
C. "It sounds like you're putting in the effort, but you're feeling discouraged because you're not seeing the progress you hoped for."
True or False: In Michigan, mandated reporters must have proof that child abuse or neglect occurred before making a report
False
During a body scan mindfulness exercise, participants are encouraged to:
A. Stretch every muscle as much as possible.
B. Notice sensations throughout the body without trying to change them.
C. Ignore areas of discomfort.
D. Focus only on their breathing.
B. Notice sensations throughout the body without trying to change them.
Which of the following is an example of a tool that can be used during a client interview?
A. Personal Values Card Sort
B. Talking Mats
C. Activity Card Sort
D. All of the above
D. All the above
Which statement is an example of reflective listening?
A. "You should try harder next time."
B. "It sounds like you've been feeling frustrated with your progress."
C. "Let's move on to the next topic."
D. "I know exactly how you feel."
B. "It sounds like you've been feeling frustrated with your progress."
Which of the following professionals is considered a mandated reporter in Michigan?
A. Speech-language pathologists
B. Teachers
C. Physicians and nurses
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
True or False: During mindful breathing, a common technique is to breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth
True
Which statement best describes the goal of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
A. Learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, stay present, and commit to values-based actions.
B. Replacing all negative thoughts with positive ones.
C. Finding solutions to eliminate life's challenges
A. Learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, stay present, and commit to values-based actions.
Which of the following best describes active listening?
A. Waiting for your turn to speak.
B. Listening carefully while fully engaging with the speaker through verbal and nonverbal responses.
C. Giving advice as quickly as possible.
D. Repeating everything the speaker says word for word.
B. Listening carefully while fully engaging with the speaker through verbal and nonverbal responses.
What is the name of Michigan's online reporting system for mandated reporters to report suspected child abuse or neglect?
A. Michigan Online Reporting System (MORS)
B. Child Safety Portal (CSP)
C. Michigan CareConnect
D. Protective Services Online
A. Michigan Online Reporting System (MORS)
Which statement about mindfulness is TRUE?
A. Mindfulness requires completely emptying your mind.
B. Mindfulness encourages awareness of thoughts without judging or fighting them.
C. Mindfulness is only useful for people with anxiety disorders.
D. Mindfulness works best when practiced only during stressful situations.
B. Mindfulness encourages awareness of thoughts without judging or fighting them.
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question used in motivational interviewing?
A. "Did you complete your home exercises today?"
B. "Do you think therapy is helping?"
C. "What changes have you noticed since starting therapy?"
C. "What changes have you noticed since starting therapy?"
A client says, "Everything in my life has fallen apart since my diagnosis. I don't know how I'll ever get through this." Which type of illness narrative is the client expressing?
A. Restitution narrative
B. Quest narrative
C. Chaos narrative
D. Recovery narrative
C. Chaos narrative
Which of the following is considered a form of child abuse?
A. Physical abuse
B. Emotional abuse
C. Sexual abuse
D. All of the above
D. All of the above