CMN 548 UNIT 2 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ways to handle auditory hallucinations in interview - Correct Answers -1. Ask "do u ever
hear someone talking when no one else is there?" If yes, a. have them repeat verbatim
a specific convo; and b. Ask @ command hallucinations (like details, any orders to harm
self/anyone, whether they ever felt compelled to follow commands).
2. Don't dismiss perception; helpful to test the strength of the belief- "does it seem
voices are coming from inside head? Who do u think is speaking to u?"
3. Ask whether there's other perceptual disturbances (like visual, olfactory, tactile)- not
common - suggests more medical etiology.
Ways to handle delusions (like false fixed beliefs) during interview - Correct Answers -1.
Ask directly about any behaviors or comments noticed
2. If patient asks if u believe delusions, shift attention back to them and acknowledge
need for more information like "I believe what you're experiencing is scary and I'd like to
know more about your experience."
What is unpremeditated violence preceded by? - Correct Answers -A period of gradually
escalating psychomotor agitation like pacing, loud speech or threatening comments
How to handle hostility during interviews - Correct Answers -1. Attention to room setup
like chairs and both u and patient able to easily exit
2. Awareness of safety features like security, emergency buttons or numbers
3. Decrease excess stimulation
4. Notice patient body position and avoid threatening postures like clenched fists or
hand behind back
5. Don't bargain for cooperation like "once we finish you'll be able to..."
6. If aware patient agitated, prepare for measure like security standby, restraints or
meds
How to handle paranoia during interviews - Correct Answers -1. Maintain respectful
distance
2. Avoid sustained eye contact - can be threatening
3. Sit side by side "looking out" vs face to face
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ways to handle auditory hallucinations in interview - Correct Answers -1. Ask "do u ever
hear someone talking when no one else is there?" If yes, a. have them repeat verbatim
a specific convo; and b. Ask @ command hallucinations (like details, any orders to harm
self/anyone, whether they ever felt compelled to follow commands).
2. Don't dismiss perception; helpful to test the strength of the belief- "does it seem
voices are coming from inside head? Who do u think is speaking to u?"
3. Ask whether there's other perceptual disturbances (like visual, olfactory, tactile)- not
common - suggests more medical etiology.
Ways to handle delusions (like false fixed beliefs) during interview - Correct Answers -1.
Ask directly about any behaviors or comments noticed
2. If patient asks if u believe delusions, shift attention back to them and acknowledge
need for more information like "I believe what you're experiencing is scary and I'd like to
know more about your experience."
What is unpremeditated violence preceded by? - Correct Answers -A period of gradually
escalating psychomotor agitation like pacing, loud speech or threatening comments
How to handle hostility during interviews - Correct Answers -1. Attention to room setup
like chairs and both u and patient able to easily exit
2. Awareness of safety features like security, emergency buttons or numbers
3. Decrease excess stimulation
4. Notice patient body position and avoid threatening postures like clenched fists or
hand behind back
5. Don't bargain for cooperation like "once we finish you'll be able to..."
6. If aware patient agitated, prepare for measure like security standby, restraints or
meds
How to handle paranoia during interviews - Correct Answers -1. Maintain respectful
distance
2. Avoid sustained eye contact - can be threatening
3. Sit side by side "looking out" vs face to face
