EXAM 3 MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE QUESTIONS

EXAM 3 MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following is a correct assumption regarding the concept of crisis? a. Crises occur only in individuals with psychopathology. b. The stressful event that precipitates crisis is seldom identifiable. c. A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or deterioration. d. Crises are chronic situations that recur many times during an individual's life - correct answers-C Crises occur when an individual: a. Is exposed to a precipitating stressor b. Perceives a stressor to be threatening c. Has no support systems d. Experiences a stressor and perceives coping strategies to be ineffective - correct answers-D Which of the following is a desired outcome of working with an individual who has witnessed a traumatic event and is now experiencing panic anxiety? a. The individual will experience no anxiety. b. The individual will demonstrate hope for the future. c. The individual will identify that anxiety is at a manageable level. d. The individual will verbalize the acceptance of self as worthy. - correct answers-C The client, a firefighter who responded to an industrial explosion, lost a coworker and close friend when they entered a building that collapsed. The client reports that since this event, they have had frequent nightmares and anxiety attacks. The client says to the mental health worker, "I should have died, but instead I lost my best friend!" This statement suggests that the client is experiencing: a. Spiritual distress b. Night terrors