Assessment Course 3C Quiz

This course is clinically appropriate for those who assess and treat children and adolescents with mental health disorders as well as substance abuse and chemical dependency AOD issues - whether single or dual diagnoses. Sections of this course are also applicable to adults.

True False

This course tells us that there is not much difference between assessing adults and children, in terms of 'challenge'.

True False

The purpose of this course is to . . . [select best answer below]

	present a structured way to gather information about psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, functional, and addictive history - protecting you legally and professionally.
	provide a guide that will help you file your insurance claims.
	teach the criteria for diagnosis of youth with Bipolar Disorder and other Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED).

This course tells us that it _________________ a good idea to use a structured ASSESSMENT protocol.

	could be, under certain circumstances,
	is not
	is

CEU By Net's prototype ASSESSMENTS are presented to guide clinical exploration of a person's diagnosis and his need for treatment.

True False

Using a structured assessment protocol in our clinical work can be very helpful to

	avoid allegations of professional negligence in the event of an adverse treatment outcome.
	ensure that we don't miss some important information which would impact diagnosis and the details of the treatment plan.
	secure a valid diagnosis.
	All of the above
	Only the first and second options above

An 'Assessment of Acute Risk' and a 'Biopsychosocial Assessment' are basically the same thing. One is simply shorter and more compact.

True False

The outcome of lawsuits (filed by clients against professionals) CANNOT be related to the thoroughness of the professional's assessment of the client.

True False

The only professional qualification for performing the clinical portions of a Biopsychosocial Assessment is approval of a supervisor.

True False

10)

A goal of performing a good Biopsychosocial Assessment is to facilitate (choose one) . . .

	a treatment plan that meets the needs of the client.
	accurate diagnosis(es).
	a foundation upon which we can assess the progress of the individual – comparing whether or not he is making progress.
	good documentation of the client's LEVEL OF CARE when a managed care company is paying for the treatment.
	All of these.

11)

It is LEGALLY UNWISE to include our own professional observations and conclusions in a written assessment. We should report ONLY what the client and his legal representatives say about his problems and issues.

True False

12)

This course tells us that the Biopsychosocial Assessment of children and adolescents must be _________________ in order to be acceptable.

	typed or word-processed
	internally consistent
	done over a period or several days
	re-done every 9 months

13)

We have described a few 'Maladaptive Assessment Syndromes' which can apply to even competent professionals. Which below is NOT one of those mentioned?

	The Passive Reporter Syndrome
	The Incoherent Assessment Syndrome
	The Overzealous Syndrome
	The Poorly Documented Level of Care Syndrome

14)

Once a mental health or AOD issue has been identified in a Biopsychosocial Assessment, it is not necessary to address the issue again within the treatment record, if it's not the main reason that the client sought treatment.

True False

15)

The rights of parents to obtain information about their minor child PROHIBIT us from using our judgment, about what assessment information 'should' or 'should not be' released to the parents.

True False

16)

This course tells us that an 'Assessment of Acute Risk' should be performed only by a person with a doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D) or above.

True False

17)

The 'Assessment of Acute Risk' should be performed . . .

	when a POTENTIAL client presents with indicators of suicidality or intent to kill or inflict serious bodily harm on self or others.
	as a free-standing risk assessment at any time, when indicators of potential harm to self or others arise AFTER admission.
	when an admission decision must be made but there is insufficient time to perform a full Biopsychosocial Assessment prior to the admission.
	All of the above
	The first and second answers above, only

18)

If an adverse outcome or critical event occurs (e.g., client attempts suicide or hurts someone else), the licensed practitioner should be able to say to a court and jury,

	'I had no way of knowing that the client would actually try to hurt himself.'
	'Clients sometimes say one thing but really mean another.'
	'In my best professional judgment as a licensed practitioner, I did not believe that the client was in fact a danger to herself or others, based upon the following findings . . .'
	Any of the above responses would be appropriate.

19)

In a Risk Assessment of minors, we do not need to consider whether the client's 'method of harm' is readily available because caretakes will be monitoring him or her.

True False

20)

This course tells us that we should approach the way that we assess and treat clients from a RISK MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE. Which item below would be considered a serious FAILURE, from a RISK MANAGEMENT perspective?

	Failing to document everything that the client says at each session.
	Failing to do a Risk Assessment on every client, as a routine practice.
	Failing to intervene and change the treatment approach, when it is clear that the client is deteriorating or is at risk of harm.

21)

Examples of EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS which we mentioned in our Biopsychosocial Assessment include such things as . . . [choose one answer]

	hyperactivity, aggression, disruptive behavior, substance abuse,
	oppositional behaviors, refusal to follow rules and directions
	withdrawn behaviors, isolation, crying, sad affect, feelings of inadequacy,
	All of the above
	The first and second answers only

22)

When we perform the Biopsychosocial Assessment, we are primarily there to listen and record the reports of the child or adolescent and the responsible adults. Clinical formulations and diagnosis must come later in the treatment process.

True False

23)

When performing the substance abuse portion of the assessment, we _________________ that the child or adolescent has abused substances, before affixing a 'substance use' diagnosis.

	must see a positive drug test which will prove
	are looking for a clear admission
	are looking for social, behavioral, and/or physical indicators

24)

Examples of INTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS which we mentioned in our Biopsychosocial Assessment include such things as . . . [choose only one answer]

	juvenile delinquency
	sleep and eating disturbance, and other clinical indicators of depression or anxiety
	anger and frustration, crying, sad affect, feelings of inadequacy
	All but the first answer above.
	None of the above.

25)

This course tells us that it is NOT appropriate to affix a DUAL DIAGNOSIS to a Biopsychosocial Assessment of a child or adolescent.

True False

26)

In the Substance Abuse Screening section of the Biopsychosocial Assessment, which of the following is NOT addressed?

	Emotional or social/behavioral problems which are (or appear to be) associated with chemical abuse or dependency
	Report of presence or absence of physiological events which may be associated with substance use issues
	The identity of the client's 'supplier'
	Any information indicating that consumer's parents, grandparents, siblings, other relatives, or spouse, or significant other have / had psychological or emotional or drug use problems.
	Any feeling that alcohol and/or drug use has affected how he or she behaves sexually.

27)

Determining a diagnosis during a Biopsychosocial Assessment depends upon one thing: What you actually see in terms of symptoms.

True False

28)

CEU By Net has divided its Biopsychosocial Assessment into two parts - essentially, the 'historical and social' section (Part A) and the Clinical Interview section (Part B). Questions related to the child's or adolescent's SEXUAL EXPERIENCES AND ISSUES are contained in Part A.

True False