NR 511 (CHAMBERLAIN UNIV) FINAL
EXAM 2
DIAGNOSES & PRIMARY CARE
PRACTICUM
Q&A
2024
1. Which of the following is a key component of
the Clinical Goal Attainment Scale (CGAS)?
a) A rating of the patient's satisfaction with the
treatment
b) A comparison of the patient's current and
expected level of functioning
c) A measurement of the patient's adherence to
the treatment plan
d) A description of the patient's strengths and
weaknesses
,Answer: B. The CGAS is a tool that assesses the
degree to which a patient has achieved their
clinical goals, based on a comparison of their
current and expected level of functioning in
various domains.
2. What is the main purpose of using diagnoses
in primary care practice?
a) To label the patient's condition and assign a
code for billing
b) To communicate the patient's needs and
guide the treatment plan
c) To evaluate the patient's progress and
outcomes of the treatment
d) To justify the use of medications and other
interventions
Answer: B. Diagnoses are used to communicate
the patient's needs and guide the treatment
plan, based on the best available evidence and
clinical judgment.
,3. Which of the following is an example of a
SMART goal for a patient with depression?
a) To feel happier and more optimistic
b) To reduce depressive symptoms by 50% in six
months
c) To increase social activities and hobbies
d) To attend therapy sessions regularly and take
medications as prescribed
Answer: B. A SMART goal is specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-
bound. Reducing depressive symptoms by 50%
in six months is a SMART goal that can be
monitored and evaluated.
4. What are some advantages of using multiple
choice questions (MCQs) in case studies?
a) They are easy to grade and provide
immediate feedback
b) They can test higher-order thinking skills and
clinical reasoning
c) They can cover a wide range of topics and
, scenarios
d) All of the above
Answer: D. MCQs have many advantages in case
studies, such as ease of grading, immediate
feedback, testing higher-order thinking skills,
and covering a wide range of topics and
scenarios.
5. What are some disadvantages of using
multiple choice questions (MCQs) in case
studies?
a) They can be time-consuming and difficult to
write
b) They can be influenced by guessing and test-
taking strategies
c) They can limit the depth and complexity of
the case study
d) All of the above
Answer: D. MCQs also have some disadvantages
in case studies, such as being time-consuming
and difficult to write, being influenced by
EXAM 2
DIAGNOSES & PRIMARY CARE
PRACTICUM
Q&A
2024
1. Which of the following is a key component of
the Clinical Goal Attainment Scale (CGAS)?
a) A rating of the patient's satisfaction with the
treatment
b) A comparison of the patient's current and
expected level of functioning
c) A measurement of the patient's adherence to
the treatment plan
d) A description of the patient's strengths and
weaknesses
,Answer: B. The CGAS is a tool that assesses the
degree to which a patient has achieved their
clinical goals, based on a comparison of their
current and expected level of functioning in
various domains.
2. What is the main purpose of using diagnoses
in primary care practice?
a) To label the patient's condition and assign a
code for billing
b) To communicate the patient's needs and
guide the treatment plan
c) To evaluate the patient's progress and
outcomes of the treatment
d) To justify the use of medications and other
interventions
Answer: B. Diagnoses are used to communicate
the patient's needs and guide the treatment
plan, based on the best available evidence and
clinical judgment.
,3. Which of the following is an example of a
SMART goal for a patient with depression?
a) To feel happier and more optimistic
b) To reduce depressive symptoms by 50% in six
months
c) To increase social activities and hobbies
d) To attend therapy sessions regularly and take
medications as prescribed
Answer: B. A SMART goal is specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-
bound. Reducing depressive symptoms by 50%
in six months is a SMART goal that can be
monitored and evaluated.
4. What are some advantages of using multiple
choice questions (MCQs) in case studies?
a) They are easy to grade and provide
immediate feedback
b) They can test higher-order thinking skills and
clinical reasoning
c) They can cover a wide range of topics and
, scenarios
d) All of the above
Answer: D. MCQs have many advantages in case
studies, such as ease of grading, immediate
feedback, testing higher-order thinking skills,
and covering a wide range of topics and
scenarios.
5. What are some disadvantages of using
multiple choice questions (MCQs) in case
studies?
a) They can be time-consuming and difficult to
write
b) They can be influenced by guessing and test-
taking strategies
c) They can limit the depth and complexity of
the case study
d) All of the above
Answer: D. MCQs also have some disadvantages
in case studies, such as being time-consuming
and difficult to write, being influenced by
