Print Page - What are the major differences between assessment and diagnosis.

What are the major differences between assessment and diagnosis.

a. A diagnosis is usually made by a licensed psychologist, physician, social worker, or chemical dependency counselor.
b. A diagnosis is usually approached through a clinical interview.
c. A diagnosis takes into account social justice issues that impact the client symptoms.

Which question is not included in the GA Twenty Questions?

a. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
b. After winning, did you put your winnings in a savings account for the future?
c. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
d. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?

The following statements reflect important reasons for screening elders for gambling problems, except:

a. In one prevalence study, around 11 of seniors at a primary-care clinic were identified as at-risk gamblers.
b. Older persons are regularly recruited to spend time at casinos through providing buses from senior centers, special days for seniors, and accommodations (wheelchairs, scooters, even oxygen).
c. As a person ages, it becomes more difficult to control impulsive behavior.

What is a response that indicates reflective listening and empathy in the following situation?

a. So have you thought about applying for food stamps?
b. woman who is experiencing gambling problems says, I don't have any money to pay the rent, my food is running out, and I'm about to lose my job...
c. You've run out of money, the food is gone, and you're about to lose your job....
d. So you're really at the end of your rope and probably wondering if you should even be here...
e. Are you able to feed your kids?

In the Harm Reduction Therapy Center (HRTC) in San Francisco, information is gathered from family and others only if the client wishes to, and then only with the client present. This is different from the CSAT recommendation that every effort be made to contact all parties, including family, probation officers, and treatment professionals who have worked with the person. Why does the Harm Reduction Therapy Center have a different policy than the CSAT recommendation?

a. Establishing trust is paramount to building relationship, and HRTC does not want to jeopardize that process for any reason.
b. CSAT recommendations do not apply to harm reduction methods.
c. HRTC does not believe the collateral information is important.

When in doubt about how to work successfully with a client with COD issues, it is best to

a. stay connected with the client regardless of the circumstances.
b. set firm expectations and do not deviate.
c. remember that there is little hope for substance abusers with mental health problems.

Which of the following are benefits of using the AUDIT screen for substance abuse problems?

a. Discriminates between different levels of risky behavior with alcohol.
b. Takes only 20 minutes to screen.
c. Is specifically designed to diagnose alcoholism.

Which of the following is the best screening tool for Black obstetric patients and for White women?

a. 20 Questions
b. AUDIT
c. TWEAK
d. CAGE

In the boxed reading, Jane B., it is clear that Jane needs

a. Residential/Inpatient Treatment.
b. Intensive mental disorder case management.
c. Involuntary Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Treatment.

The U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment recommends age-specific treatment for older adults with addiction problems rather than treatment in mixed settings.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Biology Forums - Study Force

Other Fields Homework Help Family Studies Topic started by: jihuygu on Feb 21, 2018