CNA Behavior And Mental Health - Provider #50-4558

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1.

You notice that your resident is less social than normal and tends to want to stay in bed all day. You notify the nurse because these are signs of:
- A.
  
  Cancer
- B.
  
  Psychotic disorder
- C.
  
  Bipolar disorder
- D.
  
  Depression
2.

You are taking care of a very angry patient that was just admitted to your facility. You should help the patient deal with his anger by:
- A.
  
  Letting the patient discuss their feelings with you
- B.
  
  Telling him he will be moved to another facility if he becomes violent
- C.
  
  Letting him know he will be heavily medicated unless his anger goes away
- D.
  
  Not allowing family members to see him until he is happy again
3.

You are taking care of an alzheimer's patient who is very confused. The following is an inappropriate way to deal with this type of patient:
- A.
  
  Re-directing the patient
- B.
  
  Explaining everything with great detail until it is understood
- C.
  
  Giving the patient a task that will occupy their time, such as setting the dinner tables
- D.
  
  Taking the patient to participate in an activity
4.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause depression in a patient?
- A.
  
  Loss of friends or family
- B.
  
  The birth of a grandchild
- C.
  
  Being diagnosed with a new disease
- D.
  
  Lack of sleep
5.

Your patient told you that when his roommate is angry, he tries to hit him. The first thing you should do is:
- A.
  
  Remove the violent patient
- B.
  
  Notify the nurse
- C.
  
  Remove the non-violent patient
- D.
  
  Inform the violent patient that his actions are inappropriate
6.

The following statement is NOT true regarding mental health in the elderly:
- A.
  
  Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia
- B.
  
  1 in 4 women are at risk for depression
- C.
  
  Age plays a large role in a patient's mental health status
- D.
  
  Psychosis is not considered a mental health disorder
7.

Which of the following are nursing assistants allowed to do when they are taking care of a violent patient?
- A.
  
  Move the patient to a private area and speak with them
- B.
  
  Place restraints on the patients arms so they cannot hit
- C.
  
  Inform the patient that what they are doing is illegal and it can be punished by law
- D.
  
  Give the patient medication to calm them down
8.

Which of the following is not a sign of depression?
- A.
  
  Change in eating habits
- B.
  
  Change in sleeping habits
- C.
  
  Too much energy
- D.
  
  Loss of interest in social activities
9.

A patient tells you they have been thinking about hurting themselves because they are depressed. You should:
- A.
  
  Get the nurse immediately
- B.
  
  Stay with the patient and have someone get the nurse
- C.
  
  Listen to the patient and then check back on them later
- D.
  
  Call the patient's family to come in and cheer them up
10.

You are taking care of a confused patient that is a fall-risk and keeps trying to get out of their wheelchair. You should:
- A.
  
  Place the patient in a well-monitored area
- B.
  
  Take the patient to their room and turn on the TV
- C.
  
  Laying the patient in bed even if they aren't tired
- D.
  
  Restrain them to their chair to prevent falling