, - ANS: D. Mental status examination
- Rationale: A mental status examination is crucial for
assessing a patient's cognitive, emotional, and psychological
functioning.
2. What is the primary purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT) in mental health treatment?
- A. To prescribe medication
- B. To explore past traumas
- C. To change negative thought patterns and behaviors
- D. To provide relaxation techniques
- ANS: C. To change negative thought patterns and
behaviors
- Rationale: CBT focuses on identifying and changing
negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.
, - ANS: C. Using specific techniques to encourage patients to
express their feelings and thoughts
- Rationale: Therapeutic communication involves using
techniques to facilitate open and honest communication with
patients.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of systematically collecting and analyzing
information about a patient's mental health status is known as
__________.
- ANS: Mental Health Assessment
- Rationale: Mental health assessment involves gathering and
analyzing data to understand the patient's mental health status and
needs.
5. __________ is a tool used to assess the severity of depression
in patients.
- ANS: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- Rationale: The Beck Depression Inventory is a widely used
tool for assessing the severity of depression.
6. The __________ model emphasizes the importance of
considering biological, psychological, and social factors in mental
health assessment.
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