quiz review

• Which of the following best defines the umbrella term “mental health problem”?

  Problem experienced by a person which affects bodily function and day to day life and keeps us from being successful
• Describe a Disorder on the Spectrum of mental health problems:

  clearly defined group of medically diagnosed complaints that are longer in duration but are not always explained by life's difficulties
• Which of the following is not considered a social determinant of health?

  Social justice
• Be able to apply examples of SDOH?

  1.Economic stability (poverty, employment, food/housing stability)

  2. Education (HS graduation, college)

  3. Social and community context (social cohesion, discrimination, incarceration)

  4. Health and health care (access to health care, primary care, health literacy)

  5. Neighborhood and built environment (access to healthy foods, crime and violence, environmental conditions)
• Which SDOH includes access to polling stations and desire to vote in elections?

  Social and community context
• Which of the following is the definition of social justice?

  Ensuring everyone has equal rights
• Which of the following is defined as a particular type of health difference that is closely linked to social, economic and/or environmental disadvantage?

  Health disparity
• Which of the following is a component of SOAP?

  SOAP notes: subjective, objective, assessment, plan
• A client expresses symptoms of depression and states that they have lost interest in normal activities and are lethargic and have even thought about what it would be like if they were not around anymore, what would the doctor do first?

  Directly ask the client if they are considering suicide
• Which of the following would be your best method if conducting behavioral health sessions?

  Virtually with both the client and you in private to maintain confidentiality
• Which of the following is the foundation of working with and assessing a new client regarding mental health?

  Rapport
• What does the M in SMART goals stand for?

  MeasurableSMART goalsSpecificMeasurableAchievableRelevantTime-bound
• When providing mental healthcare to a client, it is necessary to only treat the underlying mental illness

  FALSE; It is important to treat ALL parts of the patient, physical & mental
• Which of the following would be the most helpful method of self-care for a client who has both anxiety and type 2 diabetes?

  Engage in morning walks as physical activity
• An initial intake assessment with a client revealed he has anorexia nervosa. However, the counselor does not feel competent to effectively counsel clients with eating disorders. What should the counselor do?

  Refer the client to another counselor with eating disorder expertise
• You are working with a client who has depression. The client has expressed concern about her finances and ability to adequetly provide for her family. Who should you refer the client to in order to help with the financial issues?

  social worker