Which of the Following Statements Is True About Mobility and Safety

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about mobility and safety for older adults?

• A) Use of restraints on older patients helps prevent injuries from falls.
• B) Falls that do not cause physical injury are not significant.
• C) The Braden Scale provides a measure of a patient's energy and initiative.
• D) Lowering the bed and using night lights are interventions to increase patient safety.

Identify psychological factors that can influence the development of mental disorders.

Examine the criteria for diagnosing psychological disorders, including the DSM-5.

Understand the role of stress and predispositions in the onset of panic attacks and other symptoms.

Grasp the concept of maladaptive behaviors and their implications for daily functioning.

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Definitions:

Psychoeducation

The process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as individuals with mental illnesses and their families.

Delusions

Strongly held false beliefs resistant to confrontation with actual facts, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Heterogeneity

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content, often used in reference to populations or studies in research.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive challenges.