LMHC Evaluation Requirements 3

Question 1

Which diagnostic classification system is primarily used by LMHCs in the United States for clinical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5-TR

Answer

The DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition, Text Revision) is the standard diagnostic reference for mental health clinicians in the U.S.

Question 2

During an initial assessment, a counselor asks a client to recall three words after five minutes. This task primarily evaluates which cognitive function?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory

Answer

Delayed word recall is a classic screening task for short-term (recent) memory impairment.

Question 3

A counselor documents 'flight of ideas' in a mental status exam. This term describes which aspect of the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Thought process

Answer

Flight of ideas is a thought process disturbance characterized by rapid shifts between loosely connected ideas, often seen in mania.

Question 4

Which instrument is specifically designed to assess PTSD symptom severity in adults using DSM-5 criteria?

Accepted Answer

CAPS-5

Answer

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) is the gold-standard clinician-administered diagnostic measure for PTSD.

Question 5

A counselor is conducting a functional assessment. What is the primary goal of this type of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Identifying a client's level of daily functioning and impairment

Answer

Functional assessments evaluate how symptoms affect a client's ability to perform daily activities and maintain role functioning.

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

LMHC Evaluation Requirements 3