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Patient Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

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  1. Which assessment instrument is specifically designed to measure the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adults?

    Answer: PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5)

    The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD.

  2. A clinician notices a client's affect is inconsistent with the content of their speech (e.g., laughing while describing a tragedy). This is documented as:

    Answer: Inappropriate affect

    Inappropriate affect refers to an emotional expression that is incongruent with the context or content of one's thoughts.

  3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a functional behavioral assessment (FBA)?

    Answer: To identify antecedents and consequences that maintain a problematic behavior

    An FBA identifies the triggers (antecedents) and reinforcers (consequences) that maintain a target behavior to inform intervention.

  4. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) primarily measures:

    Answer: Somatic and cognitive symptoms of anxiety in the past week

    The BAI is a 21-item self-report instrument measuring somatic and cognitive anxiety symptoms over the past week.

  5. When conducting a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain addresses a client's support network and cultural background?

    Answer: Social

    The social domain of a biopsychosocial assessment encompasses relationships, family systems, cultural context, and community support.

  6. A client scores 27 on the PHQ-9. According to scoring guidelines, this indicates:

    Answer: Severe depression

    PHQ-9 scores of 20–27 indicate severe depression and typically warrant immediate clinical attention.

  7. Which structured diagnostic interview is considered the 'gold standard' for research-level DSM diagnosis in adults?

    Answer: SCID-5 (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5)

    The SCID-5 is a semi-structured diagnostic interview widely regarded as the gold standard for establishing DSM-5 diagnoses in research and clinical settings.