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Q: What is the primary way professionals prepare for the QMHP exam?
A: Experience hours working as a QMHP.
Q: What does the QMHP exam assess?
A: It assesses Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs) in the context of mental
health services.
Q: Which regulations govern the delivery of mental health services in Oregon?
A: The Oregon Administrative Rules, particularly Division 19 Outpatient rules.
Q: What is the MHACBO QMHP Competencies derived from?
A: Federal standards and the CES scientific Role Delineation Analysis of Advanced
Mental Health Workers.
Q: What year was the National Direct Service Workforce (DSW) Resource Center:
Final Competency Set published by CMS?
,A: 2014.
Q: What is one of the core competencies outlined in the DSW Final Competency
Set?
A: Communication.
Q: What is a core competency for Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care?
A: Interpersonal communication.
Q: Which competency is focused on collaboration and teamwork in integrated
care?
A: Collaboration and teamwork.
Q: Which is an evidence-based practice (EBP) commonly used in mental health
programs?
A: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
Q: What is one of the most important criteria when considering admission to
mental health residential care?
,A: Medical necessity.
Q: Which of the following is most likely to impact a diagnostic assessment?
A: Alcohol, drug use, and other comorbid medical conditions.
Q: Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to confidentiality?
A: Subpoena.
Q: Which medications are most often used for bipolar disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: Which of the following is NOT required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive
Disorder?
A: Presents low motivation for change.
Q: What is HIPAA related to in mental health services?
A: Privacy and confidentiality rules.
, Q: Which federal regulation governs substance abuse confidentiality?
A: CFR 42 PII (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations).
Q: What document outlines mandatory reporting of abuse in Oregon?
A: The State of Oregon's guidelines on how to report abuse and neglect.
Q: Which DSM-V diagnosis involves depressive symptoms that cause distress or
impairment in functioning?
A: Major Depressive Disorder.
Q: Which of the following medications are commonly used to treat bipolar
disorder?
A: Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal.
Q: What is a common diagnostic tool for mental health professionals?
Q: What is a common diagnostic tool for mental health professionals?
Q: Which of the following is an EBP commonly used in Mental Health Programs?