1. What is the primary goal of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation? a) To prescribe medication only b) To assess physical health c) To understand psychological functioning and guide treatment d) To determine insurance eligibility Answer: c) To understand psychological functioning and guide treatment
2. Which section includes the patient’s own words about their symptoms? a) Mental Status Exam b) Chief Complaint c) Risk Assessment d) Diagnostic Impression Answer: b) Chief Complaint
3. What does MSE stand for? a) Medical Screening Evaluation b) Mental Status Examination c) Mood Stability Estimate d) Medication Safety Evaluation Answer: b) Mental Status Examination
4. Which therapy modality focuses on family structure and boundaries? a) CBT b) Structural Family Therapy c) Psychodynamic Therapy d) EMDR Answer: b) Structural Family Therapy
5. What is a common risk factor assessed in family evaluations? a) Blood pressure b) Suicidal ideation c) Vitamin deficiency d) Skin condition Answer: b) Suicidal ideation
6. Which therapy explores intergenerational family patterns? a) Bowenian Therapy b) Group Therapy c) IPT d) DBT Answer: a) Bowenian Therapy
7. What does the formulation section summarize? a) Medication side effects b) Biopsychosocial contributors to illness c) Billing information d) Legal history Answer: b) Biopsychosocial contributors to illness
8. Which of the following is a psychotherapy modality used for couples? a) CBT b) Gottman Method c) Light Therapy d) Occupational Therapy Answer: b) Gottman Method
9. What is the role of psychoeducation in family therapy? a) To diagnose mental illness b) To teach communication and coping skills c) To prescribe medication d) To conduct lab tests Answer: b) To teach communication and coping skills
10. Which professional typically conducts psychiatric evaluations? a) Radiologist b) Psychiatrist or mental health clinician c) Dentist d) Physical therapist Answer: b) Psychiatrist or mental health clinician
11. What is a key component of the Mental Status Exam? a) Blood sugar level b) Thought process c) Insurance status d) Height and weight Answer: b) Thought process
12. What does HIPAA protect? a) Medication dosages b) Patient confidentiality c) Diagnostic codes d) Therapy outcomes Answer: b) Patient confidentiality
13. Which therapy is best for treating anxiety in individuals? a) CBT b) Bowenian Therapy c) EFT d) Light Therapy Answer: a) CBT
14. What is the purpose of family therapy in psychiatric care? a) To isolate the patient b) To improve family dynamics and support recovery c) To replace medication d) To conduct physical exams Answer: b) To improve family dynamics and support recovery
15. What should be avoided in psychiatric documentation? a) Objective language b) Patient quotes c) Jargon and vague terms d) Confidentiality statements Answer: c) Jargon and vague terms