LPCC Patient Assessment and Evaluation 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5)

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate affect

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To identify antecedents and consequences that maintain a problematic behavior

Answer

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

Question 4

The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Somatic and cognitive symptoms of anxiety in the past week

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Social

Answer

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

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LPCC Patient Assessment and Evaluation 2