NCMHCE Simplified Exam 2025/2026
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In order to determine the client's level of functioning, what data
must a counselor gather? CORRECT ANSWERS Work
performance; Social involvement; Daily living activities; Are
behaviors affect work, social life, home life; Has the client
thought about, talked about, planned or attempted suicide; Is the
client experiencing any legal effects due to the behavior; Who
does the client interact with socially; Arrest history
What might a counselor ask the client to determine the client's
support group? CORRECT ANSWERS How would you
describe your current family relationships? How would you
describe your social relationships? Who is the first person you
contact when something is wrong?
During intake, what questions might a counselor ask to make a
provisional DSM-5 diagnosis? CORRECT ANSWERS How
does the client function at work; Does client feel any sense of
control; Does client feel remorse surrounding their behavior;
How frequent is the client doing behavior, symptom duration;
Employment history, social functioning; Substance use
concerns; Problems with sleeping, loss of appetite; Is the client
experiencing distress in their life as a result of the behavior
,Areas a counselor may want to explore to clarify a client's
situation: CORRECT ANSWERS What are the circumstances;
How has the client been sleeping; What is the reason for the
client's action-depending on the situation causing client to seek
counseling; What are the past and current relationship patterns;
What are the client's goals; Has the client had a medical
evaluation; Does client have psychiatry hospitalization history
Once the client intake interview is complete, what problems
might a counselor try to identify? What questions would you ask
a client? CORRECT ANSWERS What is the client's present
concern/past concern; What is the client's social history; What is
client's work history; Does the client find joy in anything; What
is the client's relationship history
Based on the client intake, what issues would a counselor further
address? CORRECT ANSWERS Irrational thought process,
occupational functioning, and romantic relationships
For decision making, what else would be important in tracking a
client's progress? CORRECT ANSWERS Frequency that
act/behavior is occurring; The ability to control the act/behavior;
Self report; Cognitive errors; Social function; Level of insight;
Ability to maintain relationships
, What are the key domains of a Mental Status Exam CORRECT
ANSWERS Appearance, Attitude, Behavior, Perceptions,
Insight, and Judgment
What are the areas that you would assess during a Mental Status
Exam? CORRECT ANSWERS State of consciousness, Insight,
Attention and concentration, Mood and affect, Speech, General
appearance
What might a collaborative treatment plan with consent be?
CORRECT ANSWERS Consultation with psychiatry, case
worker, school counselor, and/or probation officer
What might be some short-term goals? CORRECT ANSWERS
Improve occupational functioning; Improve social functioning;
Ability to engage in relationships; Identify support network;
Identify triggers; Educate client about disorder; Reduce client
symptoms; Identify effective coping skills; Increase awareness
of triggers that precede actions
Adlerian Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Goal-oriented and
humanistic therapy. Work collaboratively during treatment. The
goal is to assist the client in identifying their beliefs about life,
self, others, personal history, feelings, and lifestyle. The client
assesses these beliefs and works on changing the way they
With 100% Correct Answers
In order to determine the client's level of functioning, what data
must a counselor gather? CORRECT ANSWERS Work
performance; Social involvement; Daily living activities; Are
behaviors affect work, social life, home life; Has the client
thought about, talked about, planned or attempted suicide; Is the
client experiencing any legal effects due to the behavior; Who
does the client interact with socially; Arrest history
What might a counselor ask the client to determine the client's
support group? CORRECT ANSWERS How would you
describe your current family relationships? How would you
describe your social relationships? Who is the first person you
contact when something is wrong?
During intake, what questions might a counselor ask to make a
provisional DSM-5 diagnosis? CORRECT ANSWERS How
does the client function at work; Does client feel any sense of
control; Does client feel remorse surrounding their behavior;
How frequent is the client doing behavior, symptom duration;
Employment history, social functioning; Substance use
concerns; Problems with sleeping, loss of appetite; Is the client
experiencing distress in their life as a result of the behavior
,Areas a counselor may want to explore to clarify a client's
situation: CORRECT ANSWERS What are the circumstances;
How has the client been sleeping; What is the reason for the
client's action-depending on the situation causing client to seek
counseling; What are the past and current relationship patterns;
What are the client's goals; Has the client had a medical
evaluation; Does client have psychiatry hospitalization history
Once the client intake interview is complete, what problems
might a counselor try to identify? What questions would you ask
a client? CORRECT ANSWERS What is the client's present
concern/past concern; What is the client's social history; What is
client's work history; Does the client find joy in anything; What
is the client's relationship history
Based on the client intake, what issues would a counselor further
address? CORRECT ANSWERS Irrational thought process,
occupational functioning, and romantic relationships
For decision making, what else would be important in tracking a
client's progress? CORRECT ANSWERS Frequency that
act/behavior is occurring; The ability to control the act/behavior;
Self report; Cognitive errors; Social function; Level of insight;
Ability to maintain relationships
, What are the key domains of a Mental Status Exam CORRECT
ANSWERS Appearance, Attitude, Behavior, Perceptions,
Insight, and Judgment
What are the areas that you would assess during a Mental Status
Exam? CORRECT ANSWERS State of consciousness, Insight,
Attention and concentration, Mood and affect, Speech, General
appearance
What might a collaborative treatment plan with consent be?
CORRECT ANSWERS Consultation with psychiatry, case
worker, school counselor, and/or probation officer
What might be some short-term goals? CORRECT ANSWERS
Improve occupational functioning; Improve social functioning;
Ability to engage in relationships; Identify support network;
Identify triggers; Educate client about disorder; Reduce client
symptoms; Identify effective coping skills; Increase awareness
of triggers that precede actions
Adlerian Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Goal-oriented and
humanistic therapy. Work collaboratively during treatment. The
goal is to assist the client in identifying their beliefs about life,
self, others, personal history, feelings, and lifestyle. The client
assesses these beliefs and works on changing the way they
