Sample Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of mental health care?
A) Managing physical health conditions
B) Promoting psychological well-being and emotional resilience
C) Ensuring compliance with physical therapy
D) Providing legal counseling
Answer: B) Promoting psychological well-being and emotional resilience
Which of the following is a hallmark of mental health?
A) Absence of physical disease
B) Ability to form healthy interpersonal relationships
C) Inability to express emotions
D) Resistance to seeking help
Answer: B) Ability to form healthy interpersonal relationships
What does the term “stigma” refer to in mental health care?
A) A mark of disgrace or social disapproval
B) An advanced level of care
C) A diagnosis of severe mental illness
D) The approval process for therapy
Answer: A) A mark of disgrace or social disapproval
Which professional is responsible for diagnosing mental health disorders?
A) Psychiatrist
B) Social worker
C) Mental health technician
D) Recreational therapist
Answer: A) Psychiatrist
What is the purpose of therapeutic communication?
A) To instruct patients about medications
B) To encourage patients to share thoughts and feelings
C) To provide entertainment during sessions
D) To conduct a diagnostic assessment
Answer: B) To encourage patients to share thoughts and feelings
Which is an example of active listening in mental health care?
A) Interrupting to ask questions
B) Paraphrasing the patient’s statements
C) Avoiding eye contact
D) Ignoring nonverbal cues
Answer: B) Paraphrasing the patient’s statements
What is the main goal of a mental health treatment plan?
A) To eliminate all symptoms of mental illness
B) To improve functioning and quality of life
C) To ensure patient compliance with therapy
D) To reduce costs of treatment
Answer: B) To improve functioning and quality of life
Which intervention is most effective for managing acute anxiety?
A) Deep breathing exercises
B) Long-term psychotherapy
C) Avoiding all triggers
D) Encouraging isolation
Answer: A) Deep breathing exercises
What is the first step in a mental health assessment?
A) Diagnosing the patient
B) Establishing rapport and trust
C) Prescribing medication
D) Conducting a physical exam
Answer: B) Establishing rapport and trust
What is a key feature of patient-centered care in mental health?
A) The provider makes all decisions
B) The patient actively participates in their care
C) Focus solely on medication adherence
D) Avoiding family involvement
Answer: B) The patient actively participates in their care
Which of the following is considered a mental health emergency?
A) Experiencing mild anxiety
B) Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
C) Forgetting to take medications
D) Feeling tired after therapy
Answer: B) Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Which therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
C) Exposure Therapy
D) Play Therapy
Answer: A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most associated with depression?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Glutamate
Answer: B) Serotonin
Which is an example of nonverbal communication?
A) Asking questions
B) Maintaining eye contact
C) Giving instructions
D) Reading aloud
Answer: B) Maintaining eye contact
What is the primary goal of group therapy?
A) To provide individual counseling
B) To foster peer support and shared experiences
C) To prescribe medications
D) To address physical health concerns
Answer: B) To foster peer support and shared experiences
What is resilience in mental health care?
A) The ability to recover from challenges and setbacks
B) The absence of stress
C) A fixed personality trait
D) Long-term medication use
Answer: A) The ability to recover from challenges and setbacks
Which of the following is a protective factor for mental health?
A) Chronic stress
B) Positive social connections
C) Substance abuse
D) Financial instability
Answer: B) Positive social connections
What is an example of a psychotropic medication?
A) Antidepressant
B) Antibiotic
C) Antihistamine
D) Antidiabetic
Answer: A) Antidepressant
Which principle is central to trauma-informed care?
A) Focusing only on the diagnosis
B) Recognizing the impact of trauma on behavior
C) Ignoring past experiences
D) Applying the same treatment to all patients
Answer: B) Recognizing the impact of trauma on behavior
What does the term “dual diagnosis” refer to?
A) Two mental illnesses occurring simultaneously
B) Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
C) Two doctors diagnosing one patient
D) A misdiagnosed condition
Answer: B) Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
What is the primary purpose of a safety plan?
A) To provide a step-by-step guide for emergency situations
B) To replace therapy
C) To restrict the patient’s freedom
D) To enforce hospital rules
Answer: A) To provide a step-by-step guide for emergency situations
Which is an early warning sign of a mental health condition?
A) Increased energy levels
B) Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
C) Improved academic performance
D) Frequent laughter
Answer: B) Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
What is the most common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A) Flashbacks
B) Persistent worry
C) Hallucinations
D) Euphoria
Answer: B) Persistent worry
Which strategy is effective in managing workplace stress?
A) Ignoring deadlines
B) Setting realistic goals
C) Avoiding all responsibilities
D) Working overtime frequently
Answer: B) Setting realistic goals
Which act protects the privacy of mental health patients?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
C) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
D) Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Answer: A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
What is the main goal of crisis intervention?
A) Long-term recovery
B) Immediate stabilization and safety
C) Prescribing medication
D) Avoiding hospitalization
Answer: B) Immediate stabilization and safety
Which disorder is characterized by manic and depressive episodes?
A) Bipolar disorder
B) Schizophrenia
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Panic disorder
Answer: A) Bipolar disorder
What is self-care in mental health?
A) Ignoring problems until they resolve
B) Practicing activities to maintain well-being
C) Avoiding social interactions
D) Relying solely on medication
Answer: B) Practicing activities to maintain well-being
Which is an example of a therapeutic boundary?
A) Offering personal opinions during therapy
B) Maintaining a professional relationship with patients
C) Sharing personal experiences with the patient
D) Accepting gifts from patients
Answer: B) Maintaining a professional relationship with patients
What does the term “burnout” refer to?
A) A condition of extreme physical fatigue
B) Emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress
C) A temporary mental health condition
D) An inability to perform physical tasks
Answer: B) Emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress
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