PCHA FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
and CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not
listening, losing things diverting attention, forgetfulness - CORRECT ANSWER-
Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of
sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones
turn, interrupting - CORRECT ANSWER-Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - CORRECT ANSWER-
hyperactivity
,Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - CORRECT ANSWER-
DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - CORRECT ANSWER-poor academic
performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
What are the following symptoms categorized as for PTSD:
Avoidance of distressing memories/thoguhts/feelings
Avoidance of reminders like people, places, situations - CORRECT ANSWER-
Avoidance
What are the following symptoms categorized as for PTSD:
Recurrent/intrusive memories of trauma, children engage in repetitive play
expressing trauma themes
Distressing dreams/nightmares
Dissociative reactions or flashbacks
Intense psychological/physiological reactions when exposed to cues the symbolize
ore represent an aspect of trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-Intrusion
When do s/s occur for PTSD - CORRECT ANSWER-Within the first 3 months and
at least for 1 month
, the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms within 3 months of the
onset of a new stressor, with significant impairment in social or occupational
functioning but do not persist past 6 months after the initial stressor has resolved.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Adjustment disorders
The child's symptoms have been present for 2 months; - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adjustment disorder is most likely
PTSD symptoms must be present for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 month
Adjustment disorder specifiers - CORRECT ANSWER-Depressed mood, anixety,
mixed anxiety & depressed mood, disturbance of conduct, mixed disturbance of
emotions and conduct
What has no clear resolution such as physical disability or living in a community
with high crime rates. ACEs are at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-persistent
adjustment disorder
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - CORRECT ANSWER-Issues with EF,
attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx and
performance at work and in relationships
and CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not
listening, losing things diverting attention, forgetfulness - CORRECT ANSWER-
Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task,
disorganization, trouble sustaining mental effort - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of
sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones
turn, interrupting - CORRECT ANSWER-Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble
playing quietly - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood - CORRECT ANSWER-
hyperactivity
,Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience - CORRECT ANSWER-
DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens - CORRECT ANSWER-poor academic
performance, trouble driving, trouble in social situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
What are the following symptoms categorized as for PTSD:
Avoidance of distressing memories/thoguhts/feelings
Avoidance of reminders like people, places, situations - CORRECT ANSWER-
Avoidance
What are the following symptoms categorized as for PTSD:
Recurrent/intrusive memories of trauma, children engage in repetitive play
expressing trauma themes
Distressing dreams/nightmares
Dissociative reactions or flashbacks
Intense psychological/physiological reactions when exposed to cues the symbolize
ore represent an aspect of trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-Intrusion
When do s/s occur for PTSD - CORRECT ANSWER-Within the first 3 months and
at least for 1 month
, the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms within 3 months of the
onset of a new stressor, with significant impairment in social or occupational
functioning but do not persist past 6 months after the initial stressor has resolved.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Adjustment disorders
The child's symptoms have been present for 2 months; - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adjustment disorder is most likely
PTSD symptoms must be present for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 month
Adjustment disorder specifiers - CORRECT ANSWER-Depressed mood, anixety,
mixed anxiety & depressed mood, disturbance of conduct, mixed disturbance of
emotions and conduct
What has no clear resolution such as physical disability or living in a community
with high crime rates. ACEs are at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-persistent
adjustment disorder
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult - CORRECT ANSWER-Issues with EF,
attention, working memory, that cause issues with day to day fnx and
performance at work and in relationships
