Question 1

Risk management should include consideration of all of the following risk factors EXCEPT: _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse 
B)  client diagnosis 
C)  sexual abuse 
D)  physical abuse 
A)  substance abuse 
B)  client diagnosis 
C)  sexual abuse 
D)  physical abuse B

Question 2

____________________ is a collaborative process of working with clients to develop a comprehensive plan of care that takes into account resources and services necessary to successful treatment outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  case management 
B)  safety planning 
C)  after care 
D)  case documentation 
A)  case management 
B)  safety planning 
C)  after care 
D)  case documentation A

Question 3

Case management activities include all of the following EXCEPT: __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  making collateral contacts 
B)  employment concerns 
C)  referrals to resources 
D)  creating a support network 
A)  making collateral contacts 
B)  employment concerns 
C)  referrals to resources 
D)  creating a support network B

Question 4

Depending on client function, the counselor may want to refer out for medical evaluation. If the client begins medication, the counselor is expected to keep a written record of all of the following EXCEPT: ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the medication 
B)  the time the medication is taken 
C)  the dosage 
D)  the start date 
A)  the medication 
B)  the time the medication is taken 
C)  the dosage 
D)  the start date

Question 5

If a client reports any risk factors such as suicide, homicide, or abuse the counselor should _______________, ________________, and ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  call emergency services, inform the family, refer to a psychiatrist 
B)  document what the client expresses; seek advice from another professional, report 
C)  express empathy; normalize the feeling; agree on a no-harm contract with the client 
D)  assess for safety indicators, generate a safety plan; document legal actions taken 
A)  call emergency services, inform the family, refer to a psychiatrist 
B)  document what the client expresses; seek advice from another professional, report 
C)  express empathy; normalize the feeling; agree on a no-harm contract with the client 
D)  assess for safety indicators, generate a safety plan; document legal actions taken

Question 6

Regarding clinical assessment, a prognosis is ______________ typically framed in terms of "return to normal functioning".

Accepted Answer

A)  an appointment 
B)  the expected outcome 
C)  an exam by the client's physician 
D)  a plan of action 
A)  an appointment 
B)  the expected outcome 
C)  an exam by the client's physician 
D)  a plan of action

Question 7

The presenting problems includes the primary reason the client is seeking treatment and _______________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the universal patterns traced across time 
B)  the diagnosis given by the counselor or a physician 
C)  the goals the client expresses for counseling 
D)  the secondary issues the client may mention more casually 
A)  the universal patterns traced across time 
B)  the diagnosis given by the counselor or a physician 
C)  the goals the client expresses for counseling 
D)  the secondary issues the client may mention more casually

Question 8

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for suicide?

Accepted Answer

When conducting a risk assessment for su

Question 9

Asking a client to assign a number representing severity, such as a "10" when things reach a crisis point, is an example of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scaling for safety 
B)  understanding risk factors 
C)  analysis of stressor 
D)  communicating for understanding 
A)  scaling for safety 
B)  understanding risk factors 
C)  analysis of stressor 
D)  communicating for understanding

Question 10

All of the following are typical areas assessed by the mental status exam regarding functioning EXCEPT: ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeping and eating patterns 
B)  physical activity level 
C)  motor activity 
D)  social-legal issues 
A)  sleeping and eating patterns 
B)  physical activity level 
C)  motor activity 
D)  social-legal issues

Question 11

While each clinical assessment form may look different, chances are that most contain the same information which includes all of the following, EXCEPT: _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental status 
B)  family history 
C)  risk assessment 
D)  case management 
A)  mental status 
B)  family history 
C)  risk assessment 
D)  case management

Question 12

The purpose of the mental status exam is _____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure the safety of the client and others 
B)  to measure the level of psychic disruption the client is experiencing 
C)  to provide a comprehensive overview of the mental health function of the client 
D)  to take the place of diagnosis 
A)  to ensure the safety of the client and others 
B)  to measure the level of psychic disruption the client is experiencing 
C)  to provide a comprehensive overview of the mental health function of the client 
D)  to take the place of diagnosis

Question 13

Most states require counselors to take action to protect clients who have a clear plan for killing themselves or others. When there is no clear plan, the counselor is ethically bound to create safety plans in case the situation escalates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Creating a support network asks the counselor to identify unique needs of the client such as _________________, ______________, and _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoughts; feelings; goals 
B)  transportation; safe places to exercise; access to a computer or email 
C)  assessment; diagnosis; treatment 
D)  professional needs; financial stability; ability to pay for services 
A)  thoughts; feelings; goals 
B)  transportation; safe places to exercise; access to a computer or email 
C)  assessment; diagnosis; treatment 
D)  professional needs; financial stability; ability to pay for services

Question 15

What is the purpose of the mental status exam and what are some of the areas commonly assessed?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the mental status exam is

Question 16

"Loses focus after 15 minutes on task" is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSM diagnostic language 
B)  symptom duration 
C)  behavioral descriptions 
D)  frequency 
A)  DSM diagnostic language 
B)  symptom duration 
C)  behavioral descriptions 
D)  frequency

Question 17

Discuss how you would go about creating a safety plan with a client.

Accepted Answer

Creating a safety plan with a client is

Question 18

In any situation in which potential risk is identified, a ___________________ should be made which includes a no-harm contract, emergency numbers, referral for medication, a plan for when crisis arises, and self-calming tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  detailed session note 
B)  list of referrals 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  safety plan 
A)  detailed session note 
B)  list of referrals 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  safety plan

Question 19

What is a clinical assessment and what is the purpose of the clinical assessment?

Accepted Answer

A clinical assessment is a comprehensive

Question 20

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for childhood abuse and with which clients would you ask them?

Accepted Answer

When conducting a risk assessment to ass

Risk management should include consideration of all of the following risk factors EXCEPT: _______________.

____________________ is a collaborative process of working with clients to develop a comprehensive plan of care that takes into account resources and services necessary to successful treatment outcomes.

Case management activities include all of the following EXCEPT: __________________.

Depending on client function, the counselor may want to refer out for medical evaluation. If the client begins medication, the counselor is expected to keep a written record of all of the following EXCEPT: ____________________________.

If a client reports any risk factors such as suicide, homicide, or abuse the counselor should _, , and ________.

Regarding clinical assessment, a prognosis is ______________ typically framed in terms of "return to normal functioning".

The presenting problems includes the primary reason the client is seeking treatment and _______________________________________.

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for suicide?

Asking a client to assign a number representing severity, such as a "10" when things reach a crisis point, is an example of _____________________.

All of the following are typical areas assessed by the mental status exam regarding functioning EXCEPT: ____________.

While each clinical assessment form may look different, chances are that most contain the same information which includes all of the following, EXCEPT: _______________.

The purpose of the mental status exam is _____________________________________.

Most states require counselors to take action to protect clients who have a clear plan for killing themselves or others. When there is no clear plan, the counselor is ethically bound to create safety plans in case the situation escalates.

Creating a support network asks the counselor to identify unique needs of the client such as _, , and ___.

What is the purpose of the mental status exam and what are some of the areas commonly assessed?

"Loses focus after 15 minutes on task" is an example of which of the following?

Discuss how you would go about creating a safety plan with a client.

In any situation in which potential risk is identified, a ___________________ should be made which includes a no-harm contract, emergency numbers, referral for medication, a plan for when crisis arises, and self-calming tasks.

What is a clinical assessment and what is the purpose of the clinical assessment?

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for childhood abuse and with which clients would you ask them?

Introduction to Case Documentation

Case Conceptualization

Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Progress Notes

Evaluating Progress in Counseling

Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy

Adlerian Individual Counseling

Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches

Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy

Solution-Based Counseling

Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches

The Competent Supervisee

Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy

Filters

Exam 4: Completing a Clinical Assessment

Risk management should include consideration of all of the following risk factors EXCEPT: _______________.

____________________ is a collaborative process of working with clients to develop a comprehensive plan of care that takes into account resources and services necessary to successful treatment outcomes.

Case management activities include all of the following EXCEPT: __________________.

Depending on client function, the counselor may want to refer out for medical evaluation. If the client begins medication, the counselor is expected to keep a written record of all of the following EXCEPT: ____________________________.

If a client reports any risk factors such as suicide, homicide, or abuse the counselor should _______________, ________________, and ______________________.

Regarding clinical assessment, a prognosis is ______________ typically framed in terms of "return to normal functioning".

The presenting problems includes the primary reason the client is seeking treatment and _______________________________________.

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for suicide?

Asking a client to assign a number representing severity, such as a "10" when things reach a crisis point, is an example of _____________________.

All of the following are typical areas assessed by the mental status exam regarding functioning EXCEPT: ____________.

While each clinical assessment form may look different, chances are that most contain the same information which includes all of the following, EXCEPT: _______________.

The purpose of the mental status exam is _____________________________________.

Most states require counselors to take action to protect clients who have a clear plan for killing themselves or others. When there is no clear plan, the counselor is ethically bound to create safety plans in case the situation escalates.

Creating a support network asks the counselor to identify unique needs of the client such as _________________, ______________, and _________________.

What is the purpose of the mental status exam and what are some of the areas commonly assessed?

"Loses focus after 15 minutes on task" is an example of which of the following?

Discuss how you would go about creating a safety plan with a client.

In any situation in which potential risk is identified, a ___________________ should be made which includes a no-harm contract, emergency numbers, referral for medication, a plan for when crisis arises, and self-calming tasks.

What is a clinical assessment and what is the purpose of the clinical assessment?

When conducting a risk assessment, what types of questions might you ask to assess for childhood abuse and with which clients would you ask them?

Introduction to Case Documentation

Case Conceptualization

Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Progress Notes

Evaluating Progress in Counseling

Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy

Adlerian Individual Counseling

Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches

Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy

Solution-Based Counseling

Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches

The Competent Supervisee

Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy

Filters

If a client reports any risk factors such as suicide, homicide, or abuse the counselor should _, , and ________.

Creating a support network asks the counselor to identify unique needs of the client such as _, , and ___.