Chapter 7 - Emotional and Mental Well-Being, Assessment and Interventionss

Question 1

Depression is not associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions?
A. Diabetes
B. Obesity
C. Coronary artery disease 
D. Cancer

Answer 1

Correct answer = B

Depression is associated with an increased risk of cardiac diseases, stroke, cancer and diabetes (p236)

Question 2

Which of the following clinical processes improve outcomes?
A. Screening every patient for depression
B. Screening every patient for stress
C. Screening every patient for anxiety
D. Develop proactive emotional wellness action plans with patients irrespective of readiness

Answer 2

Correct answer = A
B & C - Screen for stress and anxiety as warranted (p237)
D - Develop proactive emotional wellness action plans with patients who are ready (p237)

Question 3

Which of the following options are correct in regards to non-pharmacologic stress management options?

1. Mindfulness exercises
2. Abdominal breathing
3. Expressive and creative pursuits
4. Bibliotherapy
5. Regular time in nature
6. Yoga

A. 1, 2, 4, 6 are correct
B. 1, 2, 3, 5 are correct
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are correct
D. All of them are correct

Answer 3

Correct answer = C
Yoga is incorrect
Other correct answers: massage, tai-chi, volunteering for meaningful causes, spiritual and religious activities (p238)

Question 4

In regards to positive emotion, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Positive emotions broaden a person’s thoughts in the moment and expand one’s personal resources socially, physically, intellectually and artistically.
B. The ideal ratio of positive to negative emotions is 5:1, as negative emotions are more potent than positive ones.
C. Increasing awareness about one’s virtues and strengths can increase positive emotions.
D. Positive emotions are protective and increase life satisfaction by building resiliency.

Answer 4

Correct answer = B

The ideal ratio of positive to negative emotions is 3:1 (p242-243)

Question 5

__________ is an external event causing an internal event by leading to alarm, activation of the sympathetic nervous system, overstimulation and internalisation of the situation, all of which leads to maladaptive coping and a breakdown of emotions.

A. Stress reaction
B. Stress response
C. Necessary suffering
D. Unnecessary suffering

Answer 5

Correct answer = A (p243)

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the attitudes of mindfulness?
A. Non-judging (witnessing)
B. Non-striving (relaxing)
C. Accepting
D. Beginner’s mind

Answer 6

Correct answer = C
The attitudes of mindfulness include: non-judging (witnessing), non-striving (relaxing), acknowledging what is happening (different to accepting, as many things people experience are not acceptable), patience, self-reliance, beginner’s mind (p245)