Relias Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

A behavioral health clinician uses the PHQ-9 to screen a patient. A score of 15 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Moderately severe depression

Answer

On the PHQ-9, a score of 15–19 falls in the moderately severe depression range and typically warrants active treatment.

Question 2

Which type of validity evidence is gathered by comparing an assessment's results to a gold-standard measure administered at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent validity

Answer

Concurrent validity is established when a new measure correlates strongly with an accepted criterion measure given simultaneously.

Question 3

The AUDIT-C screening tool is used to identify:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption

Answer

The AUDIT-C is a 3-item abbreviated version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test designed to screen for hazardous drinking.

Question 4

A clinician conducting a mental status examination asks a patient to interpret the phrase 'Don't cry over spilled milk.' This tests:

Accepted Answer

Abstract thinking

Answer

Interpreting proverbs or similarities requires abstract reasoning, a key component assessed within the mental status examination.

Question 5

Which finding on an APGAR score assessment at 5 minutes is MOST concerning and requires immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Score of 3

Answer

An APGAR score of 3 or below at 5 minutes indicates severe depression requiring immediate resuscitative intervention.

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