MHFA Test 1 Exam updated actual
questions and correct answers
Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER General term used to describe a mental health
problem in which a person has lost some contact woth reality, resulting in severe distrubances
in thinking, emotion, & behavior
Delusions - CORRECT ANSWER False beliefs of persecution, guilt, having a special
mission, or being under outside control
Hallucinations - CORRECT ANSWER Most commonly involve hearing voices, but
also seeing, feeling, tasting, or smelling things. They are perceived to be real
If someone is experiencing delusions what behaviors do you not do? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Dismiss,minimize or argue about delusions .
-Act alarmed, horrified, or embarrassed
-Laugh
-Encourage or Enflame paranoia
Anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER Underweight person and is using extreme weight
loss strategies
Bulimia - CORRECT ANSWER Recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts
of food and feel lack of control, followed by purging, fasting or excessive exercise
Good Samaritan law - CORRECT ANSWER Law that allows you to report overdose
without fear of criminal persecution
Usf Medical Amnesty Policy - CORRECT ANSWER Encourages students to call 911
in a drug or alcohol related emergency without fear of disciplinary action from USF
questions and correct answers
Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER General term used to describe a mental health
problem in which a person has lost some contact woth reality, resulting in severe distrubances
in thinking, emotion, & behavior
Delusions - CORRECT ANSWER False beliefs of persecution, guilt, having a special
mission, or being under outside control
Hallucinations - CORRECT ANSWER Most commonly involve hearing voices, but
also seeing, feeling, tasting, or smelling things. They are perceived to be real
If someone is experiencing delusions what behaviors do you not do? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Dismiss,minimize or argue about delusions .
-Act alarmed, horrified, or embarrassed
-Laugh
-Encourage or Enflame paranoia
Anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER Underweight person and is using extreme weight
loss strategies
Bulimia - CORRECT ANSWER Recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts
of food and feel lack of control, followed by purging, fasting or excessive exercise
Good Samaritan law - CORRECT ANSWER Law that allows you to report overdose
without fear of criminal persecution
Usf Medical Amnesty Policy - CORRECT ANSWER Encourages students to call 911
in a drug or alcohol related emergency without fear of disciplinary action from USF
