Exam Preview for 29727: How to Hear What Your Patients Aren't Sayin

How to Hear What Your Patients Aren't Saying - Recognizing the Risk Signs for Suicide or Self-Harm

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1. The neurophysiological model of tinnitus created by the Jastreboffs is based on connections between the: auditory, limbic, and somatosensory systems auditory, limbic, and autonomic-nervous systems auditory, autonomic-nervous, and motor systems auditory, autonomic-nervous, and endocrine systems
2. Hyperacusis is defined as abnormally high activation of the autonomic nervous system due to: high amplification of the auditory system auditory dysfunction caused by cochlear damage auditory dysfunction caused by neural damage overamplification occurring at connections between the auditory pathways and autonomic nervous system
3. Misophonia occurs when there is abnormally high activation of the autonomic nervous system due to: high amplification of the auditory system auditory dysfunction caused by cochlear damage auditory dysfunction caused by neural damage overamplification occurring at connections between the auditory pathways and autonomic nervous system
4. Health care providers are permitted to disclose protected health information about a patient the provider believes the patient presents a danger to self or others. To whom can they disclose this information? law enforcement family members other appropriate individuals all of the above
5. Which of the following is a warning sign for suicidal behavior? talking about being a burden to others very stable mood talking about feeling hopeful social engagement
6. A tip for dealing with someone who is threatening suicide or displaying warning signs would be to: swear to keep what they have told you a secret act disinterested so that they will stop talking about it get help from persons or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention reassure them that everything will turn out fine
7. There are social media safety teams on all of the following platforms except: Tumblr Instagram Myspace YouTube
8. If your patient has hearing loss, they can also reach the National Suicide LifeLine by: chatting with a counselor online using the TTY number using a caption phone all of the above
9. Providers whose patients commit suicide experience a range of emotions that does not typically include: shock pride guilt embarrassment
10. If one of your patients commits suicide, you should: seek social support take advantage of resources that are available to you seek psychotherapy, if indicated all of the above