Verified Questions & Answers for A+
What is the purpose of differential diagnosis? - It is the provides providers with the initial
hypothesis. It is a working list of potential problems that can be associated with initial or chief
complaints.
When are screening tools inappropriate to use? - 1.Complex Cases: Brief screening tools
may not be suitable for clients with complex mental health issues or comorbidities. Since
mental health diagnoses often overlap, a more comprehensive assessment may be necessary to
capture the full scope of the client's condition.
2.Severe Symptoms: If a client presents with symptoms that require immediate intervention, a
brief screening tool may not provide the depth of information needed for effective treatment
planning. In such cases, a full mental health evaluation is warranted.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: Brief screening tools may not account for cultural differences in symptom
expression or understanding of mental health. This can lead to misinterpretation of results and
inappropriate.
What is the #1 screening tool for anxiety? - The GAD-7 is designed to assess the severity
of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms.
In a GAD-7 what does the higher numbers mean? - Each item is scored from 0 (not at all)
to 3 (nearly every day), with total scores ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate more
severe anxiety.
0-4: minimal anxiety
5-9: Mild anxiety
10-14 Moderate
>15 Severe
What tool evaluates the severity of anxiety? - A clinician-rated scale that assesses the
severity of anxiety symptoms.
0-56 score. 14 questions rating on a 0-4 scale.
<17 Mild
18-24 Mild to moderate