Multiple Choice
1. The mental status examination hinges unequivocally on the practitioner’s power of:
a.
Diagnosis
b.
Intuition
c.
Observation
d.
Deduction
2. Steven is the subject of a mental status examination (MSE). You, the counselor, should pay particular attention to all of
the following except:
a.
Verbal communication and nonverbal communication
b.
Content of Steven’s communication
c.
Nonverbal communication
d.
Steven’s diagnostic history
d
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3. 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:
a.
b.
c.
d.
a
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4. A “contemptuous” disposition on the part of the examinee would be comprised of:
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
b
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5. “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:
a.
Manipulative behavior
b.
Racing thoughts
c.
Substance abuse
d.
An examinee who is not a native English speaker
d
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6. When reporting speech and language deficits and/or irregularities, it is critical to:
a.
Present a tentative diagnosis
c
Introduction
b.
Go into as much detail as possible
c.
Provide verbatim examples
d.
Not jump to any possibly misleading conclusions
7. 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:
a.
Combative
b.
Awkward
c.
Hyperactive
d.
Listless
c
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8. You suspect that Steven is experiencing anterograde amnesia. This is based on the fact that Steven:
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
b
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9. When assessing an individual’s overall intelligence, _____________ sensitivity is of paramount importance.
a.
Intellectual
b.
Cultural
c.
Personal
d.
Historical
b
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10. The obligation to assess whether an examinee presents a danger to him- or herself and/or others is:
a.
Moral and ethical
b.
Personal and Professional
c.
Contractual and legal
d.
Clinical and Legal
d
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Subjective Short Answer
11. What are 3 things that a case manager should observe as part of the Mental Status Exam?
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12. What is the one appearance characteristic that a case manager should note on a MSE?
c
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13. Name 3 attitudes a case manager might note on the MSE?
14. Severe akathisia also is what?
Essay
15. Describe what tardive dyskinesia is
16. Loose associations refers to what type of behavior pattern?
17. A euthymic mood is what type of mood? How does it differ from a labile mood?
18. 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?
19. 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.
20. 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: