Question 1

Steven is the subject of a mental status examination (MSE).You,the counselor,should pay particular attention to all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Verbal communication and nonverbal communication 
B)  ​Content of Steven's communication 
C)  ​Nonverbal communication 
D)  ​Steven's diagnostic history 
A)  ​Verbal communication and nonverbal communication 
B)  ​Content of Steven's communication 
C)  ​Nonverbal communication 
D)  ​Steven's diagnostic history D

Question 2

If you know that the diagnosis for schizophreniform disorder is an episode of the disorder lasting at least 1 month but less than 6 months and you must make the diagnosis without waiting for recovery,you would mark the diagnosis:?

Accepted Answer

If you are faced with a clinical situation where an individual has been experiencing symptoms of a schizophrenic disorder for at least 1 month but less than 6 months, and you are required to make a diagnosis without waiting to see if the symptoms resolve, you would diagnose the individual with Schizophreniform Disorder.

Question 3

The mental status examination hinges unequivocally on the practitioner's power of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Diagnosis 
B)  ​Intuition 
C)  ​Observation 
D)  ​Deduction 
A)  ​Diagnosis 
B)  ​Intuition 
C)  ​Observation 
D)  ​Deduction C

Question 4

A "contemptuous" disposition on the part of the examinee would be comprised of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Speaking while revealing little or nothing 
B)  ​A palpable air of superiority 
C)  ​An expressed sense of entitlement 
D)  ​Asking for favors or favorable treatment 
A)  ​Speaking while revealing little or nothing 
B)  ​A palpable air of superiority 
C)  ​An expressed sense of entitlement 
D)  ​Asking for favors or favorable treatment

Question 5

Steven comes in for his MSE in a ski parka and woolen winter hat.It is the second week of August.Steven's attire would be termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"Unconventional" 
B)  ​"Garish" 
C)  ​"Atypical" 
D)  ​"Unseasonal" 
A)  ​"Unconventional" 
B)  ​"Garish" 
C)  ​"Atypical" 
D)  ​"Unseasonal"

Question 6

What are 3 things that a case manager should observe as part of the Mental Status Exam?​

Accepted Answer

A Mental Status Exam (MSE) is a structur

Question 7

When assessing an individual's overall intelligence,_____________ sensitivity is of paramount importance.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Intellectual 
B)  ​Cultural 
C)  ​Personal 
D)  ​Historical 
A)  ​Intellectual 
B)  ​Cultural 
C)  ​Personal 
D)  ​Historical

Question 8

Describe what tardive dyskinesia is​

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologica

Question 9

Loose associations refers to what type of behavior pattern?​

Accepted Answer

Loose associations refer to a behavior p

Question 10

Name 3 attitudes a case manager might note on the MSE?​

Accepted Answer

A case manager conducting a Mental Statu

Question 11

A euthymic mood is what type of mood? How does it differ from a labile mood?​

Accepted Answer

A euthymic mood refers to a state of psy

Question 12

"Impoverished" speech and language can be a tricky label to apply.It can point to a mental-health issue or something far more mundane such as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Manipulative behavior 
B)  ​Racing thoughts 
C)  ​Substance abuse 
D)  ​An examinee who is not a native English speaker 
A)  ​Manipulative behavior 
B)  ​Racing thoughts 
C)  ​Substance abuse 
D)  ​An examinee who is not a native English speaker

Question 13

What is the one appearance characteristic that a case manager should note on a MSE?​

Accepted Answer

A Mental Status Examination (MSE) is a s

Question 14

Severe akathisia also is what?​

Accepted Answer

Severe akathisia is a condition characte

Question 15

What are some observations that would cause a case manager concern when doing a home visit? Would these be a symptom of an active mental illness?​

Accepted Answer

Some observations that would cause a cas

Question 16

When reporting speech and language deficits and/or irregularities,it is critical to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Present a tentative diagnosis 
B)  ​Go into as much detail as possible 
C)  ​Provide verbatim examples 
D)  ​Not jump to any possibly misleading conclusions 
A)  ​Present a tentative diagnosis 
B)  ​Go into as much detail as possible 
C)  ​Provide verbatim examples 
D)  ​Not jump to any possibly misleading conclusions

Question 17

You suspect that Steven is experiencing anterograde amnesia.This is based on the fact that Steven:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Cannot recall what he had for breakfast half an hour ago 
B)  ​On repeated attempts,cannot learn how to put together a puzzle consisting of four pieces 
C)  ​Cannot tell you his name,date of birth,or address 
D)  ​Experiences lapses in memory lasting several minutes 
A)  ​Cannot recall what he had for breakfast half an hour ago 
B)  ​On repeated attempts,cannot learn how to put together a puzzle consisting of four pieces 
C)  ​Cannot tell you his name,date of birth,or address 
D)  ​Experiences lapses in memory lasting several minutes

Question 18

Client 1 has a Major Depressive Disorder with melancholic features.Using the DSM V,if available,write the code,symptoms and prevalence in the general population.

Accepted Answer

The code for Major Depressive Disorder w

Question 19

The obligation to assess whether an examinee presents a danger to him- or herself and/or others is: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Moral and ethical 
B)  ​Personal and Professional 
C)  ​Contractual and legal 
D)  ​Clinical and Legal 
A)  ​Moral and ethical 
B)  ​Personal and Professional 
C)  ​Contractual and legal 
D)  ​Clinical and Legal

Question 20

Your subject,Steven,is having tangible difficulty participating in the interview.He frequently gets up from the couch and plays with his hands the duration of the interview.Steven's behavior might be described as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Combative 
B)  ​Awkward 
C)  ​Hyperactive 
D)  ​Listless 
A)  ​Combative 
B)  ​Awkward 
C)  ​Hyperactive 
D)  ​Listless

Exam 18: The Mental Status Examination

Steven is the subject of a mental status examination (MSE).You,the counselor,should pay particular attention to all of the following except:​

If you know that the diagnosis for schizophreniform disorder is an episode of the disorder lasting at least 1 month but less than 6 months and you must make the diagnosis without waiting for recovery,you would mark the diagnosis:?

The mental status examination hinges unequivocally on the practitioner's power of:​

A "contemptuous" disposition on the part of the examinee would be comprised of:​

Steven comes in for his MSE in a ski parka and woolen winter hat.It is the second week of August.Steven's attire would be termed:

What are 3 things that a case manager should observe as part of the Mental Status Exam?​

When assessing an individual's overall intelligence,_____________ sensitivity is of paramount importance.

Describe what tardive dyskinesia is​

Loose associations refers to what type of behavior pattern?​

Name 3 attitudes a case manager might note on the MSE?​

A euthymic mood is what type of mood? How does it differ from a labile mood?​

"Impoverished" speech and language can be a tricky label to apply.It can point to a mental-health issue or something far more mundane such as:​

What is the one appearance characteristic that a case manager should note on a MSE?​

Severe akathisia also is what?​

What are some observations that would cause a case manager concern when doing a home visit? Would these be a symptom of an active mental illness?​

When reporting speech and language deficits and/or irregularities,it is critical to:​

You suspect that Steven is experiencing anterograde amnesia.This is based on the fact that Steven:​

Client 1 has a Major Depressive Disorder with melancholic features.Using the DSM V,if available,write the code,symptoms and prevalence in the general population.

The obligation to assess whether an examinee presents a danger to him- or herself and/or others is: ​

Your subject,Steven,is having tangible difficulty participating in the interview.He frequently gets up from the couch and plays with his hands the duration of the interview.Steven's behavior might be described as:​

Case Management Definition and Responsibilities

Ethics and Other Professional Responsibilities for Human Service Workers

Applying the Ecological Model a Theoretical Foundation for Human Services

Cultural Competence

Attitudes and Boundaries

Clarifying Who Owns the Problem

Identifying Good Responses and Poor Responses

Listening and Responding

Asking Questions

Bringing up Difficult Issues

Addressing and Disarming Anger

Collaborating With People for Change

Documenting Initial Inquiries

The First Interview

Social Histories and Assessment Form

Using the Dsm

Receiving and Releasing Information

Developing a Service Plan at the Case Management Unit

Preparing for a Service Planning Conference or Disposition Planning Meeting

Making the Referral and Assembling the Record

Documentation and Recording

Monitoring the Services or Treatment

Developing Goals and Objectives at the Provider Agency

Terminating the Case

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Steven is the subject of a mental status examination (MSE).You,the counselor,should pay particular attention to all of the following except:

The mental status examination hinges unequivocally on the practitioner's power of:

A "contemptuous" disposition on the part of the examinee would be comprised of:

What are 3 things that a case manager should observe as part of the Mental Status Exam?

Describe what tardive dyskinesia is

Loose associations refers to what type of behavior pattern?

Name 3 attitudes a case manager might note on the MSE?

A euthymic mood is what type of mood? How does it differ from a labile mood?

"Impoverished" speech and language can be a tricky label to apply.It can point to a mental-health issue or something far more mundane such as:

What is the one appearance characteristic that a case manager should note on a MSE?

Severe akathisia also is what?

What are some observations that would cause a case manager concern when doing a home visit? Would these be a symptom of an active mental illness?

When reporting speech and language deficits and/or irregularities,it is critical to:

You suspect that Steven is experiencing anterograde amnesia.This is based on the fact that Steven:

The obligation to assess whether an examinee presents a danger to him- or herself and/or others is:

Your subject,Steven,is having tangible difficulty participating in the interview.He frequently gets up from the couch and plays with his hands the duration of the interview.Steven's behavior might be described as: