Question

the passing percentage is 80%. if you are not successful, you will be asked to review and retest. question 1: which of the following is part of providing mental health first aid? a) diagnosing the condition that is causing the persons crisis b) convincing the person that his or her experiences are not real c) telling the person that he or she is not being rational d) listening empathetically question 2: if you think that someone is about to faint, what should you do? a) have the person eat or drink something that contains sugar b) have the person sit or lie down c) give the person a glass of cool water d) move the person to a cooler area question 3: which of the following steps should you take while supporting a woman who is giving birth? a) encourage the woman not to push until ems personnel arrive, if possible b) as the babys head appears, hold it gently and pull the shoulders out behind it c) after checking the babys abcs, place the baby directly onto the mothers chest and cover with a blanket or towel. d) once the placenta has emerged, tie or cut the umbilical cord as soon as possible

Explanation:

• For Question 1: Mental health first - aid involves providing support and listening empathetically rather than diagnosing, invalidating experiences, or calling someone irrational.
• For Question 2: When someone is about to faint, having them sit or lie down helps improve blood flow to the brain and prevent a fall.
• For Question 3: After ensuring the baby's ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), placing the baby on the mother's chest promotes bonding and thermoregulation.

Answer:

1. d) Listening empathetically
2. b) Have the person sit or lie down
3. c) After checking the baby's ABCs, place the baby directly onto the mother's chest and cover with a blanket or towel.