Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic assessment skill?&#10;A) probing questions&#10;B) focusing&#10;C) free association&#10;D) clarifying statements

Accepted Answer

Probing questions, focusing, and clarifying statements are all basic assessment skills commonly used by healthcare professionals. Free association, however, is a technique used in psychoanalytic therapy to allow patients to express their thoughts freely without the use of conscious censorship. It is not a basic assessment skill used in the general healthcare setting.

Question 2

The type of assessment that involves a face-to-face clinical interview is&#10;A) quantitative assessment&#10;B) qualitative assessment&#10;C) behavioral assessment&#10;D) indirect assessment

Accepted Answer

Qualitative assessment involves gathering in-depth, non-numerical information through methods such as clinical interviews, making it the correct choice. Quantitative assessment involves gathering numerical data, behavioral assessment focuses on observable behavior, and indirect assessment involves gathering information through third-party sources like surveys.

Question 3

Which of the following is an open ended question?&#10;A) &#34;What happened next?&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Are you feeling ok today?&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Who came with you today?&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Are you depressed today?&#34;

Accepted Answer

An open-ended question is one that allows the person being asked to give a detailed and thoughtful response, rather than a simple yes or no answer. "What happened next?" is an example of an open-ended question as it leaves room for the person answering to provide a detailed explanation. The other options are close ended questions which ask for a specific response such as a Yes or No answer.

Question 4

The best probing question to reveal a formative influence in a client's life would be&#10;A) &#34;What would you like to talk about today?&#34;&#10;B) &#34;What do you mean when you say 'confused'?&#34;&#10;C) &#34;What happened then?&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Who in your life has influenced you the most?&#34;

Accepted Answer

The best way to reveal a formative influence in a client's life is by asking about the people who have had the greatest impact on them. This allows the client to reflect on their relationship and experiences with those individuals, and identify the specific ways in which they have shaped their beliefs, values, and behaviors. Asking about a specific person also helps to establish a deeper connection with the client and create a more open and trusting therapeutic relationship. The other options are more general questions and do not specifically target the client's influential experiences.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best probing question to ask when you are looking for a client's strength?&#10;A) &#34;Who worries the most in your family?&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Would you tell me about something that you have done that you are proud of?&#34;&#10;C) &#34;How are you feeling now?&#34;&#10;D) &#34;What did you say then?&#34;

Accepted Answer

Asking a client to describe something they have done that they are proud of can reveal their strengths and accomplishments. Option A is irrelevant, Option C focuses on their current emotion rather than their strengths, and Option D asks about a specific moment rather than their overall strengths.

Question 6

All of the following are problems with asking too many probing questions except&#10;A) questions can be controlling.&#10;B) questions can be leading.&#10;C) questions are not always answered with the truth.&#10;D) questions can give us useful information.

Accepted Answer

The statement "questions can give us useful information" is not a problem with asking too many probing questions. Options A, B, and C are all problems that can arise from asking too many probing questions.

Question 7

Which of the following is a good &#34;focusing&#34; statement?&#10;A) &#34;How has it been going this week?&#34;&#10;B) &#34;What does your mother think about that?&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Why do you continue to use heroin if you are so concerned about it?&#34;&#10;D) &#34;You said that you worry too much. Can you give me an example of what worries you the most?&#34;

Accepted Answer

Option D is a good focusing statement as it helps to narrow down the conversation to a specific topic or issue. It also encourages the person to provide more specific and detailed information, which can be helpful in understanding their concerns and providing appropriate support. Option A is a general opening question, option B might not be relevant to the current conversation, and option C may come across as judgemental and accusatory.

Question 8

The following is an example of a standardized test:&#10;A) Beck Depression Inventory.&#10;B) Face-to-fact interview.&#10;C) teacher interview.&#10;D) reviewing school records.

Accepted Answer

The Beck Depression Inventory is a standardized test that is widely used to assess and diagnose the severity of depression in individuals. It consists of 21 multiple-choice questions and is scored on a scale from 0 to 63. The test has been validated and normed on a large sample size, making it a reliable and valid measure of depression. The other options listed (face-to-face interview, teacher interview, and reviewing school records) are not standardized tests.

Question 9

In counseling, assessment and reassessment are&#10;A) done at the intake session.&#10;B) always require specialists in assessment.&#10;C) reveal the same information.&#10;D) a continuous process.

Accepted Answer

Assessment and reassessment are not a one-time event, but rather a continuous process throughout the counseling process in order to evaluate progress and make adjustments as needed.

Question 10

&#34;Frank, I noticed that you mentioned 'loss of self.' Can you say more about what you were thinking when you said that?&#34; This counselor response is an example of&#10;A) a probing question.&#10;B) a standardized assessment.&#10;C) a focusing statement.&#10;D) a reassessment.

Accepted Answer

This counselor response is an example of a probing question, which is aimed at exploring the client's thoughts and feelings in more depth. The counselor is asking for more information about what Frank meant when he mentioned "loss of self," which indicates a desire to better understand his experience and perspective.

Deck 5: Clinical Assessment Skills