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NClaborn

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Which of the following best describes the typical use/ administration of the Mental Status Exam (MSE) in clinical (non-inpatient) settings?
 
  a. At the beginning of each session, to monitor the client's progress toward treatment goals
  b. When the clinician suspects that the client may have some level of intellectual disability
  c. To determine whether or not the client meets the DSM-5 criteria for a specific disorder
  d. During the first and last session, as a means of evaluating the client's overall progress

Question 2

Inventories and checklists typically used in clinical assessment fall under what umbrella of test categories?
 
  a. Functioning
  b. Memory
  c. Personality
  d. Psychometric



Brenm

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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