CDC Volume 3 Self-Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers
(401) 1. What effect does the lack of self-awareness by a journeyman have on a patient? -
Answer-limit your ability to be accepting of the patient
(401) 2. Define empathy. - Answer-acknowledge how a patient feels without actually feeling
the same way
(401) 3. When establishing a therapeutic alliance initially, how will the patient view the
interviewer? - Answer-as an authority figure
(401) 4. Why is it important for the patient to view the interviewer as an ally instead of a
person who is in a position of authority? Give two reasons. - Answer--so the patient doesn't
think the MHT will solve their problems for them
-patient will understand that its a team working towards a common goal
(401) 5. What interviewing skills are considered critical? - Answer-being self aware, capable
of conveying acceptance, being observant and possessing empathy
(402) 1. What is verbal following? - Answer-responding verbally to what is being said without
changing the subject
(402) 2. What words are considered most effective when using open-ended questions? -
Answer-what, who when, where, how
(402) 3. What words are often associated with close-ended questions? - Answer-is, are, do,
did
(402) 4. What are the benefits of using reflection in an interview? - Answer--focus attention
on current feelings
-encourages the patient to talk
, -provides feedback to the patient on how the interviewer sees the situation
(402) 5. What is the benefit of self-disclosure to a patient in an interview? - Answer-it
communicates to the patient that you have a clear understanding of what he or she is going
through because, perhaps, you have been through something similar. Self-disclosure also
validates your empathy
(403) 1. How do some patients mask their status as a self-referral? - Answer-his or her
spouse or supervisor is highly recommending he or she seeks assistance
(403) 2. What information can be gained by reviewing the patient's Outpatient Record? -
Answer-it will allow you to become familiar with any previous psychiatric treatment, chronic
medical conditions or injuries that may related to the patient's visit
(403) 3. When should you avoid soliciting information from a self-referral patient's family? -
Answer-if the patient is self-referred, cooperative, cognizant, and a good historian
(403) 4. What are some instances when a self-referred patient's commander or first sergeant
can be contacted without the consent of the patient? - Answer-SI/HI, threats or gestures;
threats to national security, or inability to perform PRP responsibilities
(404) 1. What are some examples of patients who report to the clinic as non-voluntary
referrals? - Answer-CDE's, an allegation of family maltreatment, substance abuse history
(404) 2. Why might family members be uncooperative as a resource of non-voluntary
referral? - Answer-fear reprisal, fear of losing livelihood, fear of getting the member in
trouble
(405) 1. Many of our relationships are formed or centered on which individuals? - Answer-
parents, siblings, coworkers, peers
(405) 2. What is the benefit of knowing your patient's educational level? - Answer-allows you
to better communicate
(401) 1. What effect does the lack of self-awareness by a journeyman have on a patient? -
Answer-limit your ability to be accepting of the patient
(401) 2. Define empathy. - Answer-acknowledge how a patient feels without actually feeling
the same way
(401) 3. When establishing a therapeutic alliance initially, how will the patient view the
interviewer? - Answer-as an authority figure
(401) 4. Why is it important for the patient to view the interviewer as an ally instead of a
person who is in a position of authority? Give two reasons. - Answer--so the patient doesn't
think the MHT will solve their problems for them
-patient will understand that its a team working towards a common goal
(401) 5. What interviewing skills are considered critical? - Answer-being self aware, capable
of conveying acceptance, being observant and possessing empathy
(402) 1. What is verbal following? - Answer-responding verbally to what is being said without
changing the subject
(402) 2. What words are considered most effective when using open-ended questions? -
Answer-what, who when, where, how
(402) 3. What words are often associated with close-ended questions? - Answer-is, are, do,
did
(402) 4. What are the benefits of using reflection in an interview? - Answer--focus attention
on current feelings
-encourages the patient to talk
, -provides feedback to the patient on how the interviewer sees the situation
(402) 5. What is the benefit of self-disclosure to a patient in an interview? - Answer-it
communicates to the patient that you have a clear understanding of what he or she is going
through because, perhaps, you have been through something similar. Self-disclosure also
validates your empathy
(403) 1. How do some patients mask their status as a self-referral? - Answer-his or her
spouse or supervisor is highly recommending he or she seeks assistance
(403) 2. What information can be gained by reviewing the patient's Outpatient Record? -
Answer-it will allow you to become familiar with any previous psychiatric treatment, chronic
medical conditions or injuries that may related to the patient's visit
(403) 3. When should you avoid soliciting information from a self-referral patient's family? -
Answer-if the patient is self-referred, cooperative, cognizant, and a good historian
(403) 4. What are some instances when a self-referred patient's commander or first sergeant
can be contacted without the consent of the patient? - Answer-SI/HI, threats or gestures;
threats to national security, or inability to perform PRP responsibilities
(404) 1. What are some examples of patients who report to the clinic as non-voluntary
referrals? - Answer-CDE's, an allegation of family maltreatment, substance abuse history
(404) 2. Why might family members be uncooperative as a resource of non-voluntary
referral? - Answer-fear reprisal, fear of losing livelihood, fear of getting the member in
trouble
(405) 1. Many of our relationships are formed or centered on which individuals? - Answer-
parents, siblings, coworkers, peers
(405) 2. What is the benefit of knowing your patient's educational level? - Answer-allows you
to better communicate
