Quiz 4: How to help mothers with mental distress

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. Why is the time around pregnancy particularly stressful?
   • It is a natural thing so it is not stressful
   • It could be embarrassing and stressful if your waters broke and you were out shopping
   • It is a life transition and adapting to change can be stressful
   • A fetus growing inside puts stress on your bones and muscles
2. Why is a good relationship between mother and care provider important?
   • Mothers will be happier to clean up after themselves if they make a mess during delivery
   • Mothers are less likely to complain
   • It makes it easier to tell a mother that she needs a Caesarean section
   • Compassionate care from the care provider can influence the mother emotionally and physically
3. Which of the following factors influence emotion?
   • Whether a woman has children or not
   • A woman’s level of school education
   • The day of the week
   • Crime
4. Which of the following are positive influences for a mother during pregnancy?
   • An unplanned pregnancy
   • Feeling nauseous
   • Only smoking in moderation
   • A supportive social network
5. Which of the following have a negative emotional influence on a mother during pregnancy?
   • Having an increased appetite
   • Positive reaction from important people
   • Relationship problems with partner
   • Improved sex life
6. An example of ‘de-personalisation’ is:
   • Denying personal attention
   • Referring to someone as ‘patient’ or by a number
   • Disobeying the person in charge
   • Adding your personal thoughts to client notes
7. What negative emotions might a mother feel after the birth of her baby?
   • Exhaustion and detachment
   • Sense of caring and commitment
   • Hope for the future
   • Fear of labour
8. What physical factors may negatively influence how a new mother feels?
   • Weight loss after birth
   • Incontinence
   • Improved comfort in bed
   • Greater mobility due to being postpartum
9. The terms ‘fight’ and ‘flight’ refer to behaviours that:
   • Express feelings in a positive way
   • Express feelings in a neutral way
   • Express feelings in a negative way
   • Don’t express feelings, they are about hitting and running
10. What are some of the potential consequences of abuse of women during childbirth?
    • No negative consequences
    • Fewer women wanting a Caesarian section
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Decreased maternal mortality
11. What stressful factors at work affect care providers?
    • Absenteeism by colleagues
    • Being able to take sick leave
    • Being able to take annual leave
    • Being able to take maternity leave
12. What stressful personal life factors influence care providers?
    • Supportive partner
    • Children performing well at school
    • Predictable public transport
    • Poor health
13. When women are distressed, they need:
    • 24 hours of bed rest
    • Someone who listens to them
    • Advice
    • To be told that everything will seem better in time
14. The term empathy means:
    • The same as sympathy
    • Feeling sorry for someone
    • Feeling pity for someone’s suffering
    • Understanding someone’s emotions even though you have not experienced them
15. What are some of the personal qualities of someone who engages empathically?:
    • Disrespect for others
    • Being judgemental
    • Sharing confidential information
    • Being genuine
16. The term ‘positive regard’ means:
    • Giving your best wishes
    • Looking forward to activity
    • Looking in the mirror and feeling good about yourself
    • Showing acceptance, respect and support
17. Which of the following are basic skills for empathic engagement?:
    • Give feedback and instructions
    • Provide advice on problems
    • Rephrase and summarise
    • Watch what your client is doing but don’t say anything at all.
18. Which of the following are examples of non-verbal communication?:
    • Repeating what the mother says in her own words
    • Repeating what the mother has said in your own words
    • Asking open questions
    • Yawning
19. How do you affirm, support and normalise feelings?:
    • Ask for clarification
    • Tell the client what they have done well
    • Express shock when they tell you something bad has happened to them
    • Sympathising by telling them you are sure things will get better in time
20. Why do you need to get feedback?
    • Helps you to check if you understand each other
    • Helps her to get more information
    • Helps to make food parcels for those who are hungry
    • Helps you to give back to your community