Lesson 17: Mental Health Disorders Questions with Correct Answers

Anxiety Correct Answer - A normal response to stress, uncertainty, or dread - Occurs as a result of threats to identity or self-esteem; may result when values are threatened or may precede new experiences - May be acute (precipitated by an imminent loss or change that threatens the individual's sense of security) or chronic (anxiety the individual has had for an extended period) -Ranges from mild to panic Anxiety: Interventions Correct Answer - Protect the client and attend to any physical needs. - Reduce anxiety quickly, particularly if the client's anxiety is in the range of severe to panic. - Stay with the client. - Minimize environmental stimuli. - Help the client identify the thoughts and feelings that occurred before the onset of anxiety and talk about them. Monitor for signs of impending destructive behavior. - Allow the client to use appropriate and safe coping mechanisms. - Encourage relaxation techniques and problem-solving. - Encourage gross motor exercise. - Administer antianxiety medications as prescribed. Panic Disorder Correct Answer - May be associated with a phobia or other fear-producing event, but sometimes the cause is unknown - Sudden onset of feelings of intense apprehension and dread - Characterized by severe, recurrent, intermittent anxiety attacks lasting 5 to 30 minutes Panic Disorder: Assessment - Physical and Psychological Symptoms Correct Answer - Choking sensation - Labored breathing - Palpitations and chest pain - Dizziness - Nausea and abdominal pain - Blurred vision - Numbness or tingling of the extremities - Sense of unreality and helplessness - Fear of being trapped - Fear of dying Panic Disorder: Interventions Correct Answer - Attend to physical symptoms first. - Interventions are similar to those for a client with anxiety.