When a person acts in a manner that is unacceptable to himself or those around him, this would be considered which of the following?
A) Psychotic episode B) Mental illness
C) Psychosomatic reaction D) Behavioral emergency
D
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A) How often the intervention sessions will take place B) How long each occupational therapy session should last C) How many times per day occupational therapy sessions will occur D) How long the course of occupational therapy intervention will last
You have been called to a nursing home for a 39-year-old male with shortness of breath. On scene you discover that the patient unsuccessfully attempted suicide several years ago by shooting himself in the head. The patient is belligerent and swearing at you as you assess him. Of the following questions, which one should you ask the nurse first?
A) "Has he ever had shortness of breath before?" B) "Does he have a Do Not Resuscitate order?" C) "Has he been given any medications for this?" D) "Is this his normal mental status?"
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of strokes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Gene therapy is currently approved for the treatment of
A) mental disorders B) contagious diseases C) genetic disorders D) non-curable diseases