Question 1

When assessing clinical symptoms, FIDO relates to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Family history, Incidence, Diagnostic criteria, and Occurrence of symptoms
B)   Frequency, Intensity, Duration, and Onset of symptoms
C)   Frequency, Impairment, Distress, and Occurrence of symptoms
D)   Family predisposition, Incidence, Development, and Onset of symptoms B

Question 2

Rapport between a clinician and a client involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   A relationship founded on respect
B)   A relationship founded on a mutual "liking"
C)   A relationship founded on safety
D)   A relationship founded on mutual confidence B

Question 3

An evaluation that standardizes the language used to question clients, the sequence in which questions are presented, and the quantification of the client's responses is broadly called a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Diagnostic technique
B)   Structured interview
C)   Mental status exam
D)   Client analysis B

Question 4

Which of the following do not impact prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural course of the disorder
B)   Highest level of prior functioning
C)   Gender and ethnicity
D)   Availability of effective treatment

Question 5

The mnemonic CLIENTS used to assess clinical problems does not include:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cause: what does the client think caused the problem?
B)   Impairment: what areas have been impacted?
C)   Noticed: who noticed?
D)   Stressor: what stressors were involved?

Question 6

Which of the following is not necessary for the development of cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Within-group membership
B)   A self-awareness of personal assumptions, biases, and values
C)   Understanding an individual client's worldview
D)   Knowledge of culturally appropriate and specific interventions

Question 7

Which of the following statement about structured interviews is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their use increases the likelihood of clinician bias.
B)   They may be more difficult to use with highly emotional clients.
C)   Their use can make it more difficult to establish rapport.
D)   They need to be updated with classification system (i.e., the DSM)  revisions.

Question 8

All of the following should be collected prior to the intake interview except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Informed consent forms
B)   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPP
A)   forms
C)   Mental Status Examination
D)   Releases of information

Question 9

The violence triad identifies increased risk of assaultive behavior and involves which of the following client factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Older males with a history of Schizophrenia and neurocognitive deficits
B)   Diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and ADHD
C)   Older males with a history of Substance Use Disorder and Depression
D)   A history of violence, personal victimization, or a Substance Use Disorder

Question 10

A mental status exam addresses a client's:

Accepted Answer

A)   Goals for therapy
B)   Psychosocial history
C)   Diagnosis
D)   Cognitive functioning

Exam 1: Intake and Interviewing