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Which of the following is NOT related to orientation and…
Which of the following is NOT related to orientation and consciousness?
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Alert or clouded
Oriented times three
Questions about self, place, and time
Questions about events in the past
These are all related to orientation and consciousness
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of the mental status exam?
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To make a firm diagnosis of the client’s problem.
To accurately evaluate the client’s current cognitive processing.
To gather enough information to be able to refer the client.
To plan treatment for the client.
All of the above
“Euphoric,” “labile,” and “blunted” are words used to describe:
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Attitude
Mood
Affect range
Affect content
Cognitions
Schwitzer and Rubin note all of the following as a limitation with the DSM-5 except one.
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The use of multidimensional
A diagnosis bias based on culture, e.g,. African Americans have a higher rate of diagnosis for certain disorders such as schizophrenia.
A stigma for the client who receives the diagnosis
Pressures by insurance companies for a diagnosis for reimbursement.
If a counselor is uncertain of a diagnosis, the counselor may indicate the following at the end of the written diagnosis.
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(F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Primary Diagnosis)
(F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Provisional Diagnosis)
(F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Preliminary Diagnosis)
(F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Unspecified Diagnosis)
An approach to diagnosis advocated by Switzer and Rubin is to first focus on _________, then examine the client for ______________.
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Mood concerns, disruptive behavior
Disruptions in thoughts, problems with mood or anxiety
Disorder behaviors, then maladaptive thoughts
Disruptive sleep, disruptive mood
_____________ is when a child experiences angry mood and argumentative behavior according to Switzer and Rubin.
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Conduct disorder
Intermittent explosive disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
ADHD
Flag question: Question 5Question 52 pts
The final step, according to Switzer and Rubin, in the DSM-5 diagnostic process is ____________?
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Determine impact on functioning
Develop a case conceptualization
Provide subtypes
Determine exclusion criteria
Flag question: Question 6Question 62 pts
Schwitzer and Rubin offered the following as benefits of DSM-5 except one.
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A tool for communication with other counselors.
An agreed upon language to understand the client’s presenting problems.
A theory driven method to conceptualize a client’s presenting problems.
A starting point, offering a primary focus, that helps guide treatment.
True or False. When writing up a diagnostic impression, it is important to offer the DSM-5 criteria as well as the assessment data supporting how that criteria was met.
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True.
False.
The DSM-5, according to Switzer and Rubin, covers these client domains
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affect, mood, behavior
mood, cognitions, behavior, physiology
cognitions, behavior, moods
body, mind, soul
Flag question: Question 9Question 92 pts
Switzer and Rubin note which of the following as limitations to the DSM-5
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limited scope and limited purpose
Lacking etiology and medical model based
Behavior and cognitive focused
Based on a Western culture
Flag question: Question 10Question 102 pts
Which of the following is not a diagnosable disorder according to the DSM-5
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Generalized anxiety disorder
Sex addiction
Trichotillomania
Sexual masochism
Flag question: Question 11Question 112 pts
There are over 300 individual disorders listed in the DSM-5. But not all are common, which ONE of the following is not a common disorder according to Schwitzer and Rubin?
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Borderline
Major depressive disorder
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Flag question: Question 12Question 122 pts
True or False. A solid starting point when determining a diagnosis is to start by is determining which classes of disorders the client’s signs and symptoms most align with.
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True.
False.
Flag question: Question 13Question 132 pts
Silence should be avoided in the following circumstances:
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When the client tends toward extraversion.
When the client appears to be confused.
When the client appears to be withholding information.
When the client needs time to experience his or her emotions.
None of the above are true. Silence should not be avoided.
Flag question: Question 14Question 142 pts
Verbal tracking:
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Involves sticking closely with client speech content.
Is a simple and easy procedure.
Involves keeping clients on track by directing them to relevant subjects.
Is only possible once the therapist knows the client very well.
All of the above are true.
Flag question: Question 15Question 152 pts
Dr. Jay says to her client: “On one hand, you say you have compassion for your child, but on the other hand you continue to put her out in the hall where you force her to stand for three or more hours. How do you put that together?” What type of therapist technique is Dr. Jay using?
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Condemnation
Reflection of meaning
An indirect question
Clarification
Confrontation
Flag question: Question 16Question 162 pts
Clarice’s supervisor tells her to use fewer questions and more paraphrasing. When Clarice asks, “Why?” her supervisor says:
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I’m worried that you’re leading so much that your client won’t be spontaneous.
You need to pressure your client more.
You need to take a more expert role.
Because your questions focus on the client, you’re not getting your own interests and values into the room.
Your questions are over-valuing your client’s perspective.
Flag question: Question 17Question 172 pts
Initially, you might avoid using swing questions with _____________ clients.
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Elderly
Children and adolescents
Asian and African-American
Severely mentally ill
Males
Flag question: Question 18Question 182 pts
After a client has expressed his or her main reasons for seeking counseling, what could a therapist ask to begin a transition of the interview to personal history?
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Could you tell me why you decided to come to counseling at this particular time?
Can you explain your decision to come to this particular office/agency?
Have you considered any alternatives to counseling?
Could you tell me a bit about your life growing up or your parents?
None of the above
Flag question: Question 19Question 192 pts
Therapists practicing from a __________ or __________ perspective tend to reject the concept of personality and believe that behavior is the function of a situation or a person’s cognitions about a situation.
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behavioral; cognitive
psychoanalytic; person-centered
behavioral; person-centered
psychoanalytic; cognitive
None of the above
Flag question: Question 20Question 202 pts
Which of the following describes a situation in which the administration of a mental status exam is appropriate?
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For clients with a desire to know their intelligence level.
For all outpatient clients.
When there is an indication of significant client psychopathology.
Whenever a client has spent time in a medical setting.
All of the above are appropriate
The authors offer which of the following guidelines for avoiding making inappropriate overgeneralizations based on minimal symptoms?
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a) When you notice a single-symptom of particular interest, begin the scientific mindedness process
b) Remember that hypotheses are not conclusions
c) Consult with supervisors/colleagues before making wild inferential leaps
All of the above
Only A and B
