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Richard presents with severe depression. He reports motivation for counseling services, but he is strongly opposed to medication. The FIRST thing to do is: -Acknowledge Richard's opposition and further assess any concerns about the treatment -Make a no-Suicide Contract -Get informed Consent to treat Richard's depression -Support Richard's self-determination to not take the medication. - Acknowledge Richard's opposition and further assess any concerns about the treatment. A series of t...

Secondary Prevention Strategies *Secondary prevention strategies occur after diseases, injuries, and/or illnesses have developed to mitigate or slow their progression/impacts. - 1.) Taking low doses of aspirin for those with heart conditions 2.) Modification of work assignments when someone for those who are injured 3.) Regular screenings of those with risk factors for an illness or disease Primary Prevention Strategies *STRATEGIES THAT PREVENT ILLNESS / DISEASE - 1.) Regular exercise and...

A female client comes to see a social worker to discuss her relationship issues. According to the psychosocial perspective, the social worker should: (A) have her tell you about the issues affecting her life (B) begin training behavioral techniques (C) provide a referral to a psychologist for testing (D) refer to a marriage and family therapist - The correct answer is A Always take time to listen and explore your clients' needs and feelings. Exploration and learning are vital parts of th...

When considering Native American customs and developing service plans, social workers should understand that: a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American culture c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to succeed economically - c. with...

1. Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another. B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change. C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different. D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic. - D Motivation is a state of readiness or eagerness to change, which fluctuates from one time to another. The role of the social worker...

A social worker is working with a young child who is a victim of sexual abuse. The social worker has been using play therapy techniques for several sessions, but the child is becoming more aggressive and continue to exhibit disturbing behaviors such as bed-wetting and masturbation. The child's foster parents feel that the child is not making progress in therapy and have asked the foster care worker to assign a new social worker. What should the social worker do FIRST? A. Tell the foster c...

Social workers should refer clients to other professionals in all of the following instances EXCEPT when: A.Professionals' specialized knowledge or expertise is needed to meet the clients' needs. B.Social workers believe they are not being effective in addressing clients' concerns. C.Professionals believe that other modalities of treatment may be more effective to resolve clients' issues. D.Social workers are not making reasonable progress in addressing clients' problems. - C Social ...

A swker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The swker decides to cohost a meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other tenets. What is the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. Legitimizing the residents' concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups - D. Shar...

after listening to the parents reports and seeing the following pediatric clients, the nurse knows that which clent demonstrates signs of abuse that may need reporting 1. 1 year old with dyspnea, drooling, and a swollen tongue after eating part of houseplant 2. 2 year old who is crying and has large foregead hemotoma after falling out of a chair 3. 3 year old with second degree burns afte rpulling hot tea off table 4. 5 yr old whose xray recelas 2 humerus fractures after falling from tree -...

1. Prior to the RESA law, the law that governed the real estate service practice is: A. DTI Ministry Order No. 39, Series of 1985 B. DTI Code of Commerce C. DTI Ministry Order No. 85, Series of 1989 D. Real Estate Service Act of the Philippines - DTI Ministry Order No. 39, Series of 1985 Explanation: Real Estate Service Practice was formerly under THe supervision and regulation of the Department of Trade and Industry particularly the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTR...

What type of joint is immovable and is common in the axial skeleton? A. synarthroses B. amphiarthroses C. diarthroses - A What type of joint is slightly movable and common in axial skeleton? A. synarthroses B. amphiarthroses C. diarthroses - B What type of joint is freely movable and common in appendicular skeleton (aka all synovial joints)? A. synarthroses B. amphiarthroses C. diarthroses - C What joint does not contain an articular disc? A. temporomandibular joint B. sternclavic...

What are the client's rights they should be made aware of? - -individual dignity -confidentiality -non-discriminatory services -communication -personal effects -minors to be educated -counsel -habeas corpus When are the clients rights explained to them client? - orientation When should a counselor and client start to work on the tx plan? - -once a diagnosis is confirmed -placement recommendation has been made -admitted to appropriate LOC

Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved MATS refers to: - The use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an outpatient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of : - A referral Which ty...

A client's treatment plan contains the following statement; "This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress." - Problem statement Which term describes he process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor? - Transference Ed is a 21 year old latino living with his mother, his mother regularly uses heroin and has engaged in prostitution for income. Ed has his HS diploma but has no...

True/False: A PA projection of a chest x-ray will make the heart silhouette area larger than normal. - False If you can see the vertebrae very clearly in a chest x-ray is caused why what and thus causing a lack of vascular markings in the lungs? A. Under Penetration B. Over Penetration C. Rotation D. None of the above - B. With CXR, which of the following appear in CHF overload issues and look as thin lines that radiate toward the hila which are located in the mid and upper zones. They ...

The desire and yearning for a specific substance or substances is known as: - b. craving The initial stage of crisis intervention involves: - c. recognizing the crisis Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved. MAT refers to: - c. The use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction. Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She...

What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? - The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? - Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? - Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? - The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy...

1. A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine, which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game—biweekly to weekly—for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long-standing use. He states that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social o...

Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of ow a problem can be solved c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - b MAT refers to: a. a common screening tool for alcoholism b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychop...

How many times do you invert each tube? - 8-10- Blood Cultures (l yellow) Green Lavender and purple White Gray 3-4 - Light Blue 5- Red Orange Red Tiger Top What is hemopoiesis? - production of red blood cells What happens when a hematoma starts to form when performing a Veni.? - End the Draw immediatley What is OSHA? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Protects the workers Name the 2 Types of Yellow Tubes - SPS- Blood Culters ACD- DNA Testing What is a red blood cell? ...