Behavioral Health

Ryan's parents want him to be in an inpatient facility for his substance use issue. Which of the following facilities would work best for his recovery?

A recovery and rehab center

Which of the following are common signs of distress for someone suffering from a behavioral health disorder?

All the above

Amy denying a patient service because of their behavioral health issues is an example of what?

Rejection

Stigma can be harmful to patients by preventing patients from seeking treatment, being a barrier to public health efforts, offering limited life opportunities, and lowering prioritization for resources.

True

A ________________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating people for mental illness.

psychiatrist

A _____________________ studies the human mind from a scientific standpoint to help people understand and change their behavior.

psychologist

Which of the following treatments for bulimia nervosa promotes timed and planned eating?

Nutrition education

What is one online resource where one can find help for behavioral health issues?

SAMHSA

Which of the following is an example of an inpatient facility?

Senior living

Which of the following is an example of an outpatient facility?

Sober living

Which of the following is NOT impacted by socioeconomic status?

Social media followers

Which of the following will NOT have a negative impact on patients?

Speaking directly to the patient

A patient's treatment plan should be:

Specific to the patient's personal and medical needs

Regina's mental health is always in a better state when she meets regularly with her therapist. Which aspect of self-care is helping Regina?

Talk to someone you trust.

What should you do if you or someone you know or encounter is exhibiting signs of depression?

Tell someone and get help from a medical professional.

Which of the following defines behavioral health?

The connection between behaviors and the health and well-being of the body, mind and spirit

What is challenging about treating a person with anorexia nervosa?

The person may not want treatment.

What type of medication is used to treat anorexia nervosa?

There is no medication that is used to treat anorexia

If a person has a stigma it means their reputation has been associated with being ______________.

a disgrace

____________________ and ________________ seek to change behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and how people see and understand situations.

Counseling; psychotherapy

Which of the following is not an area a psychiatric nurse can specialize in?

Hypnotherapy

Ryan has a serious substance use issue and his parents are afraid that something bad will happen if he does not get help. What type of facility would best help Ryan?

Inpatient

Which of the following is a common characteristic of depression?

Intense feeling of sadness that lasts a long time

A preoccupation with food and body weight is best defined as ______________.

an eating disorder

Inpatient facilities allow doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals _______________ access to and monitoring of the patients.

constant

Listening, compassion, empathy, critical-thinking, and _________________ are five skills you should have as a worker in behavioral health.

decision-making

Getting substance-free quickly and safely is called ______________.

detoxification

Psychotherapy is a type of treatment that involves a therapist helping a patient talk through issues in order to _______________.

help control or eliminate symptoms of the disorder

Intense pleasure, calm, high, and heightened senses are all possible effects of ________________.

intoxication

Addressing both behavioral health and patient primary care when treating patients creates __________.

longer-lasting, more effective results

One of the ways stigma affects a patient's life opportunities is ___________.

lower income

Treatment for bipolar disorder focuses on ________________ the symptoms of the disease.

managing

In order to be classified as an anxiety disorder, the anxiety must be _________________ and ________________ the ability to function.

out of proportion to the situation, negatively impact

Impending doom, loss of control, and unreality or detachment are all feelings associated with _________________ disorder.

panic

When someone with a substance use disorder uses the substance after a period of being clean, it is called ___________________.

relapsing

____________________ is the social standing or class of an individual or group.

Socioeconomic status

_______________ are classified as prolonged and intense emotional disturbances.

Mood disorders

Lina has lost a loved one and has been experiencing depression. She would like to talk about her feelings. Which of the following would best help Lina examine her feelings?

A support group

How can knowing family history help with treatment?

All the above

_____________ involves an abnormal understanding of weight that leads to very strict and extreme control over eating and possibly exercising.

Anorexia nervosa

Elon staying away from a patient with behavioral health issues is an example of what?

Avoidance

Why should behavioral health be handled on a case-by-case basis?

Because the link between behavioral health and mental health varies from patient to patient.

What impacts how we interact with, provide opportunities for, and help support patients with behavioral health issues?

Beliefs and attitudes

_____________ involves regularly consuming large amounts of food at one time and then purging.

Bulimia nervosa

Which of the following is a helpful, caring approach to behavioral health issues?

Use respectful language.

Which of the following is NOT a social factor that can affect behavioral health?

Career

With bipolar disorder, which mood swing involves debilitating and overwhelming sadness?

Depression

Which type of psychotherapy is often used to treat PTSD?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

Air quality, natural environments, and exposure to toxic substances are societal factors that affect behavioral health.

False

People facing behavioral health issues do not have to deal with stigma.

False

What is the best clue for behavioral health risk factors?

Family history

Which of the following is true about post-traumatic stress disorder?

It is characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and extreme anxiety related to the event.

Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of substance use disorder?

Learning how to prevent relapsing is an important part of treatment.

With bipolar disorder, which mood swing involves extreme emotional highs and possibly hallucinations?

Mania

_______________ typically involves both an unreasonable fear and the compulsion to act in response to the presence or thought of that fear.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Lina has lost a loved one and has been experiencing depression. She would like to talk about her feelings. What type of facility would best help Lina?

Outpatient

Elliott is constantly tired but keeps pushing himself to participate in school activities. Which aspect of self-care is he ignoring?

Pay attention to your body.

_______________ is an overwhelming or unreasonable fear of objects or situations.

Phobia

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral health service?

Physical health services

Which type of mental health professional can prescribe medication for patients in all 50 states?

Psychiatrists

A person dealing with mental health issues can have a stigma against themselves and others dealing with behavioral health.

True

Mental health focuses on a person's psychological state.

True

People with lower socioeconomic status are at higher risk for behavioral health issues because they are more likely to be in environments that are not healthy to their physical and mental well-being.

True