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Management of Long COVID Mental Health Conditions

1. What are the common mental health symptoms associated with Long COVID?

A. Depression, anxiety, headache, sleep problems, and psychosis

B. Fatigue, difficulty breathing, coughing, chest pain and joint pain

C. Stomach pain, cognitive impairment, OCD and PTSD

D. Stomach pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and fatigue


2. Which of the following best describes Long COVID?

A. It typically lasts for two weeks after the initial infection.

B. It affects only one system in the body.

C. It shows a consistent pattern of improvement over time.

D. It may persist for four or more weeks after the initial infection, affecting multiple systems in the body, and may show a pattern of relapse and remission, with a possibility of severe and life-threatening events months after infection.


3. What are some of the most frequently reported mental health symptoms in children experiencing Long COVID?

A. Loss of appetite and weight loss

B. Fever and body aches

C. Changes in mood, fatigue, sleep disorders, cognitive symptoms, and headaches

D. Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing


4. What is the reported prevalence of depression symptoms in adults with Long COVID, as per the provided information?

A. 22 percent

B. 30 percent

C. 35 percent

D. 41 percent


5. Which groups of people have higher rates of mental health conditions associated with Long COVID?

A. People hospitalized for COVID-19, those with severe illness, and individuals with preexisting psychiatric disorders

B. People who had light symptoms, those who recovered quickly, and individuals without prior disease

C. People who were not hospitalized, those with mild symptoms, and individuals without psychiatric disorders

D. People who were asymptomatic, those who had mild illness, and individuals without psychiatric disorders


6. According to the provided information, which mental health symptom is reported by approximately 30 percent of adults with Long COVID?

A. Anxiety symptoms

B. Sleep Disorders

C. Cognitive impairment

D. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


7. Based on the provided information, which group is mentioned as having a higher rate of Long COVID compared to other demographic populations?

A. Individuals who identify as straight

B. People who identify as gay or lesbian

C. Individuals who identify as bisexual

D. People who identify as transgender


8. Based on the provided information, which demographic group is mentioned as having a higher incidence of Long COVID compared to nondisabled people?

A. White populations

B. Black populations

C. Hispanic or Latino populations

D. Asian populations


9. What are the challenges in diagnosing Long COVID in primary care settings?

A. Lack of a single defining test, incomplete understanding of underlying pathophysiology and misdiagnosis due to less familiarity with the full range of symptoms

B. Undesirable side effects of tests, low availability of testing kits, and patients' unwillingness to undergo tests

C. Overlapping symptoms with other diseases, unavailability of treatment options and lack of testing facilities

D. Non-specific nature of symptoms, high costs associated with diagnostic tests and limited availability of healthcare professionals


10. Which group is more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 due to living conditions and lack of reliable transportation?

A. Individuals living in rural areas

B. People with reliable transportation

C. Racial or ethnic minority populations

D. Individuals with access to private transportation


11. What is the impact of Long COVID on populations like racial and ethnic minority communities, and people with physical and intellectual disabilities?

A. They are disproportionately impacted due to existing inequities in chronic disease risk and access to health care

B. They show a faster recovery rate because of the community support

C. They have a lower risk of Long COVID because of better immunity

D. They are less impacted as they usually have more resistance towards diseases


12. What is identified as a frequent barrier to integrating primary care and behavioral health treatment?

A. Lack of qualified healthcare professionals

B. Insufficient research on treatment approaches

C. Funding constraints

D. Limited patient interest in integrated care


13. What factors can contribute to the negative impact of COVID and Long COVID for certain groups?

A. Social determinants of health including economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context

B. People's individual coping mechanisms, access to technology, and social support systems

C. Genetic factors, previous exposure to similar viruses, and general health before infection

D. The type of healthcare facilities available, quality of personal protective equipment used, and public awareness about the disease


14. Which population tends to be uninsured at higher rates, potentially preventing them from receiving adequate health care?

A. Racial and ethnic minority populations

B. White populations

C. Populations in dense urban settings

D. Wealthy populations


15. Which factor may limit access to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services for patients?

A. Availability of treatment options

B. Cultural appropriateness of treatment approaches

C. Integration of telehealth services

D. Lack of health insurance or underinsurance


16. What is one challenge faced by people with disabilities in accessing appropriate health care during the pandemic?

A. They were less able to access routine health care and rehabilitation

B. They didn't face additional challenges

C. They were able to access health care more easily

D. They were given priority access to health care institutions


17. What comprehensive treatment plan is required to effectively treat Long COVID?

A. An interdisciplinary approach

B. A solely pharmaceutical approach

C. A solely mental health approach

D. A solely physical health approach


18. What is one evidence-based intervention to treat mental health symptoms and conditions associated with Long COVID?

A. The exclusive use of pain relieving medication

B. Ignoring the patient's symptoms until they subside naturally

C. The exclusion of psychotherapy from treatment plans

D. Integrating mental health or substance use treatment into the primary care setting


19. What is an important aspect to consider when treating patients with Long COVID, according to the tips provided for primary care providers?

A. Ignoring the patient's personal experiences and focusing solely on medical evidence

B. Minimizing the importance of the patient's mental health

C. Listening to the patient's story and validating their experience

D. Avoid discussing uncertainties about prognosis


20. Based on the provided information, which group is identified as having an increased risk of mental health conditions associated with Long COVID?

A. Individuals with no preexisting psychiatric disorders

B. People who had mild COVID-19 symptoms

C. People hospitalized for COVID-19

D. Children under the age of 12


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