Exam Preview for 6844: Assessments In Mental Health June 4, 2025

Assessments In Mental Health

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1. When reviewing a patient’s chart before completing an assessment, which information is most important to gather? Psychiatric history, current symptoms, and precautions Previous outpatient appointments Recent surgeries/procedures Daily routine
2. Which assessment uses a leather-lacing task to evaluate cognitive function? Barthel Index Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS) Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) Modified Interest Checklist
3. How does the KELS assessment help guide discharge planning? It lists a patient’s emotional regulation abilities. It shows a level of cognitive impairment. It helps determine if a patient can live independently or what support they need. It documents psychiatric symptoms.
4. What is the primary purpose of using the Barthel Index? To assess interest in leisure activities To determine functional independence in ADLs To evaluate the ability to complete IADLs To measure cognitive impairment
5. When evaluating a patient with depression in an inpatient psychiatric unit, which assessment would be best to support intervention development through identifying meaningful activities? Barthel Index Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS) Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) Modified Interest Checklist