LPCC Patient Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

During a mental status examination, 'serial sevens' is a task used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Concentration and attention

Answer

Asking a client to count backward from 100 by sevens assesses concentration and sustained attention.

Question 2

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Stratify the intensity and lethality of suicidal ideation and behavior

Answer

The C-SSRS categorizes suicidal ideation and behavior along a spectrum of severity, aiding clinicians in risk stratification.

Question 3

A LPCC is assessing an older adult client for cognitive impairment. Which brief screening tool is most commonly used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) or MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)

Answer

The MMSE and MoCA are the most widely used brief cognitive screening tools, assessing orientation, memory, language, and executive function.

Question 4

Which term describes a client's ability to understand the nature of their illness and the need for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Insight

Answer

Insight in mental status examination refers to the client's awareness and understanding of their own mental illness and its implications.

Question 5

A counselor uses the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) with a new client. A score of 16 most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Probable alcohol dependence

Answer

AUDIT scores of 16–19 suggest harmful or high-level problem drinking, while scores ≥20 indicate probable dependence; a score of 16 falls at the boundary indicating probable dependence.

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LPCC Patient Assessment and Evaluation 3