(100% Correct, Updated Study Guide)
Introduction:
This document contains the complete set of verified questions and
answers for the MCHABO QMHA-1 (Qualified Mental Health
Associate) test. It covers all key competencies assessed in the
certification exam, including communication, assessment,
documentation, crisis intervention, cultural competency, and ethical
practice. The guide includes 60+ detailed, correct responses for both
theory and scenario-based questions, ensuring full preparation for
test-takers. It is ideal for individuals studying for QMHA-1
certification or reviewing mental health support best practices.
Exam Questions and Answers
6. How can you teach basic & community living skills?--- correct
precise answers --- -using methods within the scope of practice
-understand definitions of basic living skills
-models desirable behavior regarding community living skills.
7. Resource Referral--- correct precise answers --- -assists
persons receiving to obtain needed community resources
-connect healthcare consumers and family members to other
members of the behavioral health and healthcare team
-maintain awareness of an array of outside community resources
-understand referral process
,8. Implementing interventions--- correct precise answers --- -
implement designated interventions and behavioral management
strategies
-implement treatment plan interventions within scope of practice
-understand intervention techniques
-understand trauma informed care
9. Enhancing consumer participation--- correct precise answers
--- -organizes, supervises and encourages participation in social,
educational, spiritual, cultural and recreational activities
-reinforce target behaviors
-demonstrate ettective communication in group activities
1. What do QMHA's do?--- correct precise answers ---
Communicate with clients receiving mental health services, assist
in gathering info. for mental health evaluations, support and assist
clients in reaching goals on their treatment plan.
2. How do you engage consumers?--- correct precise answers ---
-Establish a helping relationship by demonstrating empathy,
respect, and genuineness.
-active listening
-implement measure to avoid crisis
-Use person-first language
3. How do you orient consumers?--- correct precise answers --- -
Orients the consumer receiving services to the program including
rules and expectations
, -explain to consumers and families roles and responsibilities of
each team member
-explain forms
-explain purposes
-explain mandatory abuse reporting
4. How do you collect information for assessment?--- correct
precise answers --- -assist in gathering information about basic and
community living characteristics of the person receiving for
assessment purposes.
-demonstrate ettective interviewing techniques
-use open ended questions
-active listening skills
-respond to self identified-needs
-refrain from use of diagnostic labels
5. What are the roles of monitoring, observing & reporting?---
correct precise answers --- -Monitors and records the behavior of
the person receiving services in order to measure their response to
interventions
-demonstrate practicality, flexibility and adaptability
-maintain awareness of treatment goals
-understands an upholds consumer confidentiality
10. Assisting with activities of daily living--- correct precise
answers --- -assists the person receiving services in completing