Psychiatric evaluation in children and adolescents Flashcards
Which of the ff. is true about confidentiality when dealing with children and adolescents?
A. As with adults, confidentiality is absolute and must be
observed at all times.
B. The extent of confidentiality is correlated with the age of
the child.
C. Preschool children are informed that if the clinician thinks that they are dangerous to themselves and others, the parents will be informed.
D. Adolescents may be assured that confidentiality requires
that their permission be requested and that confidentiality
will not be sacrificed.
C
True about the child psychiatric clinical assessment:
A. Children are excellent sources of externalizing symptoms.
B. Persistent theme’s in the child’s play and fantasy reflects on the child’s mood.
C. One should interview the parents before the adolescent.
D. It is all right if the patient is not given any treatment after
this assessment.
B
The goal of the diagnostic assessment of the child is
A. To assess the IQ of the child
B. To be able to construct a genogram of the child’s family
C. To identify the child’s capabilities, interest, and talents
D. To determine psychopathology
C
John is hyperactive and involved in frequent fights. Who is the best source for interview?
A. John
B. Classmates
C. Parents and teachers
D. All of the above
D
Among the following, which testing procedures is/are optional when performing the psychiatric assessment of children and adolescents?
A. Clinical Interview
B. Educational Testing
C. Mental Status Exam
D. All of the Above
B
Which of the following items in the Mental Status Examination is being assessed when asking, “What day is today?”
A. Insight
B. Thought Process
C. Judgment
D. Orientation
D
Which of the following in the Mental Status Exam is assessed in children but not in adults?
A. Ease of separation
B. Mood and affect
C. Attitude
D. Behavior
A
When a patient consults a doctor…
A. Anxiety is the emotional force which drives him to consult.
B. It is because of his desire for knowledge.
C. He wants to know more about his illness.
A
The doctor’s ultimate role is
A. To get the correct diagnosis
B. To prescribe the right medications
C. To skillfully perform the correct medical procedure
D. To change patient behavior
D
A detailed account of a patient’s pre-existing and underlying psychology and biological substrates are given in this point of the psychiatric history.
A. Past Illnesses
B. Fantasies and dreams
C. Family History
D. History of Present Illness
A
Which question falls under “Current Living Condition”?
A. How is privacy dealt with at home?
B. Does the illness affect the lifestyle activities of the patient?
C. Who among the family members can the patient relate to
the most?
D. Is the patient in a long-term relationship?
B
A 25 year old male patient tells a male interviewer “You are gay and i am wasting my time talking to you”. The patient tells of long-lasting and satisfying heterosexual relationships. The interviewer’s best response is:
A. “You are angry at gays because you are gay.”
B. “Can you tell me more about these feelings?”
C. “You are frightening me.”
D. “I can’t be your doctor because you are judging me.”
B
True regarding information obtained from a psychiatric interview:
A. It is complex and multifaceted.
B. It depends on the personality of the doctor and the patient.
C. It depends on the circumstances of the interview.
D. All of the above
D
