Volume 2 Flashcards
Besides the commander, who can also initiate a non-voluntary evaluation? (1-2)
the base legal office
When reviewing a non-voluntary patients medical record what should you focus on? (1-3)
previous referrals or possible contributory ailments.
What is your primary source of information for a non-voluntary referral? (1-3)
command, supervisor, and peers
Social history consists of what 3 areas? (1-3)
social
occupational/academic
home environment
True or False.
A client with very little academic capacity or lower educational level will have a difficult time functioning in a group setting.
True
Which are of the social history is a good indicator for showing a pattern of stability in your clients life? (1-5)
occupational history
Which area of the social history can provide a launching platform for treatment? (1-6)
The ability of the client to understand and articulate his or her values and the ability to implement values-based decision-making is an excellent platform for treatment.
What are the 8 areas that make up a client’s history? (1-6)
substance used frequency progression severity/amount used onset primary substance route of administration effects (blackouts, tremors, tolerance)
What is the most important part of the assessment process? (1-8)
MSE
What are the 5 universally recognized types of affect? (1-9)
appropriate inappropriate flat blunted liable
What is the focus of attention when evaluating perceptual process? (1-11)
The ability of your client to interpret physical stimulation from his/her environment into psychological information.
In which area should we pay particular attention to vocabulary proficiency and reasoning? (1-12)
intelligence
What are the 3 factors needed to produce a crisis? (1-15)
an event
the meaning of the event to the individual and/or family
the nature and extent of the individual’s and/or family’s coping mechanisms
Before a civilian employee can regain driving privileges after being involved in a DWI/DUI incident on base, the employee must do what? (2-2)
complete the AF substance awareness seminar
When an active duty member is admitted to a MTF or any civilian hospital; who must be notified? (2-5)
the member’s unit commander
What should occur if a client refuses to sign the consent for treatment? (2-5)
document on the client’s refusal form
What is the purpose of HIPPA? (2-7)
The purpose of the Act is to improve the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage, improve access to long-term care services and coverage, and to simplify the administration of healthcare.
What are some instances when the client’s record can be released without his or her authorization? (2-7)
subpoena, court order, or public health requirements as well as national security requirements
What are some exceptions to the written consent rule? (2-9)
OSI
Federal or state courts or administrative bodies
government departments
medical research or scientific organization
Which form is universally recognized throughout the federal government as a medical records request between federal agencies? (2-10)
DD Form 877
Identifying your program goals and objectives has what effect on the client? (2-13)
provides a foundation where the client can begin
The FAP is comprised of what 3 primary areas? (2-13)
prevention services
maltreatment intervention
research and evaluation
IAW AFI 40-301, what is the objective of the FAP? (2-14)
Collaborating with key community leaders, the IDS and other helping agencies to provide services that enhance the resilience of the AF communities and reduce the incidence of family maltreatment.
Which US President’s Commission on MH helped establish the 1st Mental Health Bill of Rights? (2-15)
Carter
Self disclosure with a client should be unilateral. What does this mean? (3-3)
The helping relationship should remain unilateral; it should involve on side only
An effective communication technique is to occasionally repeat what is being said. This is known as what? (3-3)
reflecting
What basic ethical foundation encompasses the notion that you will make ethical decisions in good faith based upon the good of the client first. (3-4)
beneficence
Which basic ethical foundation of trust states you will not intentionally harm the patent through malice or incompetence? (3-4)
nonmaleficence
To ensure continuity of care, who will be notified when clients known to be at high risk for lethal or dangerous behavior exist? (3-6)
appropriate on call providers and emergency room staff
What are psychiatric advance directives used for? (3-7)
To state preferences for, or dislikes of, specific treatments, designate someone to make decisions for them, or make other advance decision about care.
What 3 things does a mental health provider make as written recommendations to a member’s commanding officer? (3-12)
proposed treatment
precautions
fitness/suitability for continued service
If your patient is having trouble coming up with strengths what might you suggest? (4-1)
friends, hobbies, interests
What is the 1st step in the client’s ownership of the problem? (4-2)
identifying the origins of the problems
If your client is having a difficult time prioritizing his/her problems how can you help them? (4-2)
organize each problem by the most consequential
How long is the minimum treatment for alcohol abuse? (4-3)
6 months for alcohol abuse
12 months for alcohol dependence`