MHACBO QMHP EXAM WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUSTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS 2026/2027
Q: What is the MHACBO QMHP Competencies derived from?
A: Federal standards and the CES scientific Role Delineation Analysis of Advanced Mental Health
Workers.
Q: What year was the National Direct Service Workforce (DSW) Resource Center: Final Competency Set
published by CMS?
A: 2014.
Q: What is one of the core competencies outlined in the DSW Final Competency Set?
A: Communication.
Q: What is a core competency for Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care?
A: Interpersonal communication.
Q: Which competency is focused on collaboration and teamwork in integrated care?
A: Collaboration and teamwork.
Q: Which is an evidence-based practice (EBP) commonly used in mental health programs?
A: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
Q: What is one of the most important criteria when considering admission to mental health residential
care?
A: Medical necessity.
Q: Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
A: Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions.
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,Q: Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
A: Subpoena.
Q: Which medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
A: Presents low motivation for change.
Q: What is HIPAA related to in mental health services?
A: Privacy and confidentiality rules.
Q: Which federal regulation governs substance abuse confidentiality?
A: CFR 42 PII (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations).
Q: What document outlines mandatory reporting of abuse in Oregon?
A: The State of Oregon's guidelines on how to report abuse and neglect.
Q: Which DSM-V diagnosis involves depressive symptoms that cause distress or impairment in
functioning?
A: Major Depressive Disorder.
Q: Which of the following medications are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: Which of the following is an EBP commonly used in Mental Health Programs?
a) DBT
b) Reiki
c) Acupuncture
d) Mindfulness
A: a) DBT
Q: Which of the following criteria is most important when considering admission into mental health
residential care?
a) Houselessness
b) Disability status
c) Motivation for change
d) Medical necessity
A: d) Medical necessity
Q: Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
a) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
b) Motivation for change
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, c) Gender identity
d) Diet and exercise
A: a) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
Q: Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
a) Medical Emergency
b) Subpoena
c) Audit
d) Mandatory reporting of abuse
A: b) Subpoena
Q: Which of the following medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
a) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
b) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
c) Valium, Xanax, Ativand) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
A: d) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Q: Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
a) History of manic/hypomanic episode
b) Depressive symptoms are not due to substance use
c) Presents low motivation for change
d) Depressive symptoms cause distress/impairment in an individual's functioning
A: c) Presents low motivation for change
Q: What is the purpose of the document related to mental health professional competencies?
A: It provides an empirically-based competency blueprint to guide professionals preparing for the
mental health associate competency examination.
Q: Which organizations are recognized authorities on professional competencies for behavioral
healthcare workers?
A: SAMHSA-HRSA, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS), and Comprehensive Examination
Services (CES).
Q: What document did SAMHSA-HRSA release in 2014?
A: Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care.
Q: Which competency categories are included in SAMHSA-HRSA's Core Competencies for Integrated
Behavioral Health & Primary Care?
A:
Interpersonal communication
Collaboration and teamwork
Screening and assessment
Care planning and care coordination
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CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUSTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS 2026/2027
Q: What is the MHACBO QMHP Competencies derived from?
A: Federal standards and the CES scientific Role Delineation Analysis of Advanced Mental Health
Workers.
Q: What year was the National Direct Service Workforce (DSW) Resource Center: Final Competency Set
published by CMS?
A: 2014.
Q: What is one of the core competencies outlined in the DSW Final Competency Set?
A: Communication.
Q: What is a core competency for Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care?
A: Interpersonal communication.
Q: Which competency is focused on collaboration and teamwork in integrated care?
A: Collaboration and teamwork.
Q: Which is an evidence-based practice (EBP) commonly used in mental health programs?
A: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
Q: What is one of the most important criteria when considering admission to mental health residential
care?
A: Medical necessity.
Q: Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
A: Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions.
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,Q: Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
A: Subpoena.
Q: Which medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
A: Presents low motivation for change.
Q: What is HIPAA related to in mental health services?
A: Privacy and confidentiality rules.
Q: Which federal regulation governs substance abuse confidentiality?
A: CFR 42 PII (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations).
Q: What document outlines mandatory reporting of abuse in Oregon?
A: The State of Oregon's guidelines on how to report abuse and neglect.
Q: Which DSM-V diagnosis involves depressive symptoms that cause distress or impairment in
functioning?
A: Major Depressive Disorder.
Q: Which of the following medications are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: Which of the following is an EBP commonly used in Mental Health Programs?
a) DBT
b) Reiki
c) Acupuncture
d) Mindfulness
A: a) DBT
Q: Which of the following criteria is most important when considering admission into mental health
residential care?
a) Houselessness
b) Disability status
c) Motivation for change
d) Medical necessity
A: d) Medical necessity
Q: Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
a) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
b) Motivation for change
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, c) Gender identity
d) Diet and exercise
A: a) Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions
Q: Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
a) Medical Emergency
b) Subpoena
c) Audit
d) Mandatory reporting of abuse
A: b) Subpoena
Q: Which of the following medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
a) Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
b) Haldol, Prolixin, Stelazine
c) Valium, Xanax, Ativand) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
A: d) Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal
Q: Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?
a) History of manic/hypomanic episode
b) Depressive symptoms are not due to substance use
c) Presents low motivation for change
d) Depressive symptoms cause distress/impairment in an individual's functioning
A: c) Presents low motivation for change
Q: What is the purpose of the document related to mental health professional competencies?
A: It provides an empirically-based competency blueprint to guide professionals preparing for the
mental health associate competency examination.
Q: Which organizations are recognized authorities on professional competencies for behavioral
healthcare workers?
A: SAMHSA-HRSA, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS), and Comprehensive Examination
Services (CES).
Q: What document did SAMHSA-HRSA release in 2014?
A: Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care.
Q: Which competency categories are included in SAMHSA-HRSA's Core Competencies for Integrated
Behavioral Health & Primary Care?
A:
Interpersonal communication
Collaboration and teamwork
Screening and assessment
Care planning and care coordination
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