Basic Concepts in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Human Physiology

Multiple Choice 1. (Question): What does this term mean - false beliefs not based in reality? (A): Misguided (B): Confusion (C): Hallucination (D): Delusion 2. (Question): Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is true? (A): There is no known cure (B): ADD and delirium are the same thing (C): Diet and drugs can control it (D): It only occurs in older people 3. (Question): Linda is experiencing things that aren't real. What is this called? (A): Apathy (B): Depression (C): Delusion (D): Hallucination 4. (Question): Which of these can be severely abused? (A): Illegal drugs (B): Alcohol (C): Legal drugs (D): All of the above 5. (Question): What program trains caregivers on handling responsive behaviors safely? (A): Recreation therapy (B): Validation therapy (C): One to one therapy (D): Gentle Persuasive Approach 6. (Question): Which body system meets increased energy demands during exercise through blood flow? (A): Blood vessels (B): Lymphatic system (C): Circulatory system (D): Cardiovascular system 7. (Question): Slow, deep breathing in diabetic acidosis is: (A): Hypoxia (B): Apnea (C): Kussmaul respirations (D): Bradypnea 8. (Question): Which clients are at risk for skin tears? (A): Clients who are young and active (B): Clients who are obese (C): Clients who are former athletes (D): Clients who are poorly hydrated 9. (Question): What is the term for difficulty swallowing? (A): Dysuria (B): Dyspnea (C): Dysphagia (D): Atrophy 10. (Question): Narcotics affect oxygen needs by: (A): Causing swelling of the upper airway (B): Decreasing heart rate and blood flow (C): Depressing the respiratory center (D): Causing brain damage 11. (Question): A stethoscope is used to: (A): Examine the ears (B): Measure blood pressure (C): Listen to body sounds (D): Measure temperature 12. (Question): A colostomy is an opening between: (A): The rectum and abdomen (B): The ileum and abdomen (C): The colon and abdomen (D): The small intestine and abdomen 13. (Question): A lower normal temperature in older adults means: (A): You cannot measure it orally (B): You need the right thermometer (C): You must report it each time (D): It may be a fever 14. (Question): When taking vital signs on a 75-year-old, you should report: (A): Temperature of 36C (B): Oximeter reading of 90% (C): Pulse rate of 95 bpm (D): BP of 140/90 mm Hg 15. (Question): A guideline for dressing a client is: (A): Remove unaffected clothing first (B): Dress affected side last (C): Support the limb (D): Encourage client participation 16. (Question): When making an occupied bed: (A): Lower the rail nearest you (B): Position opposite the client (C): Raise the bed (D): All of the above 17. (Question): For an elderly confused client's oral hygiene, you should: (A): Review their medical record (B): Ask what they want (C): Check their ID bracelet (D): Follow their care plan 18. (Question): Why bathe a client? (A): Increase circulation (B): Relax the person (C): Prevent odors (D): All of the above 19. (Question): Excessive increased hair growth is: (A): Hair loss (B): Dry white flakes (C): Razor bumps (D): Hirsutism 20. (Question): An ostomy pouch is changed: (A): When feces is present (B): Every 48 hours (C): Every day (D): Every 3-7 days 21. (Question): The coroner is involved when a death is: (A): Expected if alone (B): Unexpected within 24 hours of hospital admission (C): Expected (D): Gets media attention 22. (Question): Nutrition truths at end of life include: (A): Nutritious foods if can swallow (B): Eating continues until death (C): Stopping eating is abnormal (D): Eating decreases as death nears 23. (Question): For difficulty breathing, you should: (A): Loosen clothing, reposition, remain calm (B): Encourage walking outside (C): Close the window (D): Distract with stories 24. (Question): An appropriate death is: (A): Determined by the health care team (B): Different for different people (C): Individual (D): Both b and c 25. (Question): Supporting wellness requires: (A): Following Maslow's hierarchy (B): Having a holistic health care approach (C): Following Erikson's stages (D): Seeking medical care, nutrition, sleep 26. (Question): Protecting privacy involves: (A): Exposing only needed areas (B): Allowing visitors during care (C): Sharing information with friends (D): Using a screen for personal care 27. (Question): When a nurse delegates a task: (A): You are not responsible (B): The nurse has overall responsibility; you also have responsibility (C): You are completely responsible (D): Neither of you are responsible 28. (Question): Laura should get info about the flu shot from: (A): Her clients (B): Not get it since it's unsafe (C): Her employer or doctor (D): Her neighbor