Question 1
8 Points
Individuals over the age of 80 are most likely to have difficulty with which of the following?
Completing daily living tasks such as preparing meals, eating, bathing, dressing, and taking medications
Interacting with society as a result of not having many peers who can understand their perspective
Communicating with others in society due to generational differences in language
Managing their time to remember the date or when to attend medical appointments
Question 2
8 Points
Which of the following is an example of a delusion?
Believing that you have superpowers and can leap tall buildings in a single bound
Participating in World War II reenactments
Spending weekends enjoying superhero movies with loved ones
Going to a rock concert and liking your own singing more than the lead singer’s
Question 3
8 Points
What is the purpose of a suicide assessment?
Determine the level of mental health treatment intervention needed
Determine why the person is angry
Determine the individual’s familial issues
Determine the individual’s risk level
Question 4
8 Points
In the case of individuals with eating disorders, why should a family be involved in their therapy?
It is considered a mental illness that can be taught, so everyone should be concerned.
Providing food is the responsibility of the adults in the family, so the eating disorder is partly their fault.
The affected individual wants to control their family and punish them for having different styles of eating.
Eating disorders affect the entire family unit, and treatment benefits from cooperative efforts.
Question 5
8 Points
A mental status exam determines what important factor(s)?
How to appropriately diagnose the symptoms
Whether or not the individual needs therapeutic services
Whether someone has a psychotic condition or a disability
Whether someone can complete their daily living activities and care for themselves
