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Answers 100%.
What is a medical evaluation? correct answers include recommendations including the
individual's physical, emotional and intellectual capacities
What is a medical consultation? correct answers communication with a medical professional
who may help interpret available medical data, determine any implications for health and
employment, and recommend further medical care if needed.
What is a medical diagnosis? correct answers general health status appraisal of an individual;
determines whether a physical or mental impairment is present
What is a physical examination? correct answers exam in which a physician obtains
information concerning a client's medical history and states findings; the medical service
used most often in human services.
Define diagnosis correct answers obtaining a complete medical history and conducting a
comprehensive physical exam.
What is a psychological (psych) evaluation? correct answers behavioral or mental health
evaluation that contributes to the understanding of the client.
What are some reasons that case managers make referrals for psych evaluations? correct
answers •To establish a diagnosis in order to meet criteria of eligibility for services.
•To provide justification for a particular service.
•To obtain information about a client's personality, aptitude, interests, intelligence, and
achievement.
•To resolve contradictions or ambiguities or to add information that is missing.
•To answer particular questions regarding the client.
What is included in a psych evaluation? correct answers The evaluation itself includes a study
of past behavior, conclusions drawn from observations of current behavior, a diagnosis, and
recommendations.
What is a psychological report and what is it's purpose? correct answers A written document
that explains an individual's personal characteristics, mental status, and social history.
• This document provides information that helps to determine what are the problems and
challenges facing the client and what might be possible interventions.
What are possible sources of information for psychological report? correct answers Sources
include the interview between the psychologist and the client; test data; behavior observed
during the evaluation; any available medical reports and social histories; and any
observations, case notes, or summaries written by other professionals involved with the case.
, What is included in the psychological report? correct answers The components of the report
include orienting data (the reason for the referral and pertinent background information),
illustrative and analytical content (interpretation of raw data), and conclusions (diagnosis and
recommendations).
What is the DSM-V correct answers A manual that provides a way of classifying mental
disorders through a multi-diagnostic approach.
What does someone's social history provide? correct answers information about the way an
individual experiences a problem, past problem-solving behaviors, developmental stages, and
interpersonal relationships.
What are the advantages and limitations of receiving someones social history? correct
answers • Advantages include: completes the picture of a client; may provide a better
assessment of the client's needs; may fulfill legal requirements; and can help build the
relationship.
• Limitations include: categorizations and judgments may be premature; excessive
questioning may lead to a dependent role for the client; may give an inaccurate view of what
will happen; and some clients may construe it as therapy.
What is included in the social history? correct answers The following areas may appear in a
social history: identifying information; presenting problem; referral; medical history;
personal/family history; education; work history; economic situation; and personality
information. The client provides most of the information for a social history, but other
sources may also contribute.
What is a monitoring service? correct answers • The case manager reviews the services
received by the client, any conditions that may have changed since the planning phase, and
the extent of progress toward the goals and objectives stated in the plan.
This is more than following up on the contact; it may mean offering information, intervening
in a crisis, or making another referral.
The case manager repeatedly asks the following questions: correct answers -Has the
identified problem changed?
-Was the referral made correctly?
-Were the desired outcomes achieved?
-Were cultural differences attended to?
-Should the plan be altered?
-Should the plan be closed?
-Not keeping abreast of developments in a case can result in delays in needed services (or
even nonperformance).
What are some suggestions for enhancing communication when working with other
professionals? correct answers avoid stereotyping other professionals; don't hesitate to ask for
clarification; help others learn your terminology by using it and explaining its meaning; and
awareness that other professionals may have different styles of communication.
Answers 100%.
What is a medical evaluation? correct answers include recommendations including the
individual's physical, emotional and intellectual capacities
What is a medical consultation? correct answers communication with a medical professional
who may help interpret available medical data, determine any implications for health and
employment, and recommend further medical care if needed.
What is a medical diagnosis? correct answers general health status appraisal of an individual;
determines whether a physical or mental impairment is present
What is a physical examination? correct answers exam in which a physician obtains
information concerning a client's medical history and states findings; the medical service
used most often in human services.
Define diagnosis correct answers obtaining a complete medical history and conducting a
comprehensive physical exam.
What is a psychological (psych) evaluation? correct answers behavioral or mental health
evaluation that contributes to the understanding of the client.
What are some reasons that case managers make referrals for psych evaluations? correct
answers •To establish a diagnosis in order to meet criteria of eligibility for services.
•To provide justification for a particular service.
•To obtain information about a client's personality, aptitude, interests, intelligence, and
achievement.
•To resolve contradictions or ambiguities or to add information that is missing.
•To answer particular questions regarding the client.
What is included in a psych evaluation? correct answers The evaluation itself includes a study
of past behavior, conclusions drawn from observations of current behavior, a diagnosis, and
recommendations.
What is a psychological report and what is it's purpose? correct answers A written document
that explains an individual's personal characteristics, mental status, and social history.
• This document provides information that helps to determine what are the problems and
challenges facing the client and what might be possible interventions.
What are possible sources of information for psychological report? correct answers Sources
include the interview between the psychologist and the client; test data; behavior observed
during the evaluation; any available medical reports and social histories; and any
observations, case notes, or summaries written by other professionals involved with the case.
, What is included in the psychological report? correct answers The components of the report
include orienting data (the reason for the referral and pertinent background information),
illustrative and analytical content (interpretation of raw data), and conclusions (diagnosis and
recommendations).
What is the DSM-V correct answers A manual that provides a way of classifying mental
disorders through a multi-diagnostic approach.
What does someone's social history provide? correct answers information about the way an
individual experiences a problem, past problem-solving behaviors, developmental stages, and
interpersonal relationships.
What are the advantages and limitations of receiving someones social history? correct
answers • Advantages include: completes the picture of a client; may provide a better
assessment of the client's needs; may fulfill legal requirements; and can help build the
relationship.
• Limitations include: categorizations and judgments may be premature; excessive
questioning may lead to a dependent role for the client; may give an inaccurate view of what
will happen; and some clients may construe it as therapy.
What is included in the social history? correct answers The following areas may appear in a
social history: identifying information; presenting problem; referral; medical history;
personal/family history; education; work history; economic situation; and personality
information. The client provides most of the information for a social history, but other
sources may also contribute.
What is a monitoring service? correct answers • The case manager reviews the services
received by the client, any conditions that may have changed since the planning phase, and
the extent of progress toward the goals and objectives stated in the plan.
This is more than following up on the contact; it may mean offering information, intervening
in a crisis, or making another referral.
The case manager repeatedly asks the following questions: correct answers -Has the
identified problem changed?
-Was the referral made correctly?
-Were the desired outcomes achieved?
-Were cultural differences attended to?
-Should the plan be altered?
-Should the plan be closed?
-Not keeping abreast of developments in a case can result in delays in needed services (or
even nonperformance).
What are some suggestions for enhancing communication when working with other
professionals? correct answers avoid stereotyping other professionals; don't hesitate to ask for
clarification; help others learn your terminology by using it and explaining its meaning; and
awareness that other professionals may have different styles of communication.
