NCMHCE Strategies/Important Exam Considerations Questions & Answers 2024

NCMHCE Strategies/Important Exam Considerations Questions & Answers 2024 How to identify Disorder on Exam - ANSWER-1.) What are symptoms? 2.) What is duration? 3.) What is their intensity (Danger to self or self or others or affecting ADL's/Work/Relationships? Exam considerations: 1.) Normal stressor suggests adjustment disorder Must Remember for Exam - ANSWER-Link EVERYTHING back to symptoms, stressors, and diagnosis. 9 Categories of Common Symptoms - ANSWER-1.) Emotional Concerns-angry, fearful, panic, worry. 2.)Compulsive-workaholic, hoarding, picking skin, hair pulling. 3.) Impulsive-destructive behaviors 4.) Marked hyperactivity-constantly moving 5.) Learning Problems-distracted, short attention span 6.) Neuromuscular-difficulty writing 7.) Cognitive/perceptual distortion-trapped 8.) Physical complaints-leg aches, hives fatigue 9.) Seep problems-nightmares Exam Information Gathering Process - ANSWER-1.) Identify symptoms 2.) Identify problems they create 3.) Assessment 4.) Mental Status Exam 5.) Assessment of functioning pre and post 6.) Evaluation of progress Examples to monitor client's progress on treatment goals/outcomes - ANSWER-1.) Are they following through on referrals 2.) Completing Homework assignments? 3.) Report from teachers if working with kids 4.) Sometimes self report if client has high reliability/awareness 5.) Are they completing ADL's/Obligations effectively 6.)Decrease in problematic symptoms/behaviors Decision Making Skill Examples on Exam - ANSWER-1.) Diagnosis 2.) Treatment Planning 3.)Short-term goals 4.) Appropriate interventions/techniques employed 5.)Adjunct Services 6.) Ehtical guidelines 7.) Appropriate referrals 8.)Service Coordination 9.) Who else is involved with client's care(professionally) 10.) Termination process and referrals