assessment

Question 1

examples of suicide risk factors other than previous attempts

Answer 1

significant loss, hopelessness, despair, sadness/depressed, isolation, substance abuse, illness

Question 2

describe screening vs. assessment tools

Answer 2

screenings (such as CAGE for alcohoo and SAD PERSONS for suicide)determije if a problem exists, but are not complete assessments

Question 3

describe the SAD PERSONS screening for suicide

Answer 3

Sex (male)
Age (15-25, 44-65)
Depression
Previous attempts
ETOH use
Rational thinking loss
Social support lack
Organized plan
No spouse
Sickness

Question 4

describe CAGE questionaire for alcoholism

Answer 4

-have you ever felt you need to Cut down on alc?
-have people Annoyed you from criticizing drinking
-have you ever felt Guilty about drinking
-have you had a drink first thing in the morining to steady nerves or get rid of hangover? (Eye-opener)

Question 5

which psych test has 567 true/false and takes 60-90 mins

Answer 5

minnesota multiphasic personality inventory

Question 6

which psych test uses ink blots to assess aspects of personality

Answer 6

rorschach test

Question 7

what is an exam tool that assesses cognitive function commonly used with dementia

Answer 7

MMSE (mini mental state exam)

Question 8

what tool is a 21 item self-reporting inventory that measures characteristic attitudes and symptoms of depression. takes 10 mins, each response is rated 0-3

Answer 8

beck depression inventory (BDI)