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NCMHCE EXAM| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
2026
Assessment is the process of : (6) - correct-answer -Collecting data, analyzing the
nature,causes, and triggers of client problems, identifying strengths, reviewing
the progression of the client's context, synthesizing the client's relevant data, and
formulating an intervention or action plan accordingly
SCID-I - correct-answer -a semistuctured interview for making the major DSM-IV
Axis I diagnoses.
SCID-II - correct-answer -semi-structured interview for making DSM-IV Axis II
(Personality Disorder) diagnoses.
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OMNI-IV - correct-answer -self-report inventory designed to assess abnormal
personality traits
A social history will include (7) - correct-answer -Information about the presenting
problem, social role functioning, family history, employment/educational history,
physical health issues, alcohol or drug issues, mental health issues
The biopsychosocial Hx will include (6) : - correct-answer -Cursory identifying
information, presenting problem/issue, summary impression, goals,
discharge/transition plan, diagnostic impression
BSP, biological/medical - correct-answer -Includes substance related issues,
medical conditions, medications, disability restrictions
NCMHCE EXAM| COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
2026
Assessment is the process of : (6) - correct-answer -Collecting data, analyzing the
nature,causes, and triggers of client problems, identifying strengths, reviewing
the progression of the client's context, synthesizing the client's relevant data, and
formulating an intervention or action plan accordingly
SCID-I - correct-answer -a semistuctured interview for making the major DSM-IV
Axis I diagnoses.
SCID-II - correct-answer -semi-structured interview for making DSM-IV Axis II
(Personality Disorder) diagnoses.
, 2|Page
OMNI-IV - correct-answer -self-report inventory designed to assess abnormal
personality traits
A social history will include (7) - correct-answer -Information about the presenting
problem, social role functioning, family history, employment/educational history,
physical health issues, alcohol or drug issues, mental health issues
The biopsychosocial Hx will include (6) : - correct-answer -Cursory identifying
information, presenting problem/issue, summary impression, goals,
discharge/transition plan, diagnostic impression
BSP, biological/medical - correct-answer -Includes substance related issues,
medical conditions, medications, disability restrictions
