Question 1

One important criterion for establishing an evidence-based practice is that findings:

Options :

A : Result in a fidelity scale.

B : Are supported by additional investigations.

C : Do not contradict each other.

D : Are implemented within service programs.

Answer: B

Question 2

An individual with schizophrenia is struggling with her college course due to secondary cognitive deficits. The practitioner's first course of action would be to

Options :

A : offer to attend the class with the individual.

B : inform the instructor of the individual’s special needs.

C : assist the individual in developing compensatory strategies.

D : explore with the individual the pros and cons of dropping the course.

Answer: C

Question 3

A 28-year-old individual has been living with his family for six years. The family told him that he must get a job or move out. The individual tells the practitioner that he does not want to move out and has applied for many jobs and has not been successful. What is the practitioner’s next BEST step?

Options :

A : Contact the local employment office for a job referral

B : Ask his peer support specialist for possible ideas

C : Locate alternate housing in the community near his family

D : Help him to be his own advocate with the family

Answer: D

Question 4

The parents of an individual visit the group home and complain to the practitioner that the home is a mess and insist that the staff should clean it. The practitioner:

Options :

A :

Acknowledges that the home might not be as clean as the parents would like and listens to their suggestions.

B : Suggests to the parents that they speak to a supervisor.

C : Advises the parents to explore alternative housing for their child.

D :

Explains to the parents that the residents are required to do their chores and that it is not the staff’s responsibility.

Answer: A

Question 5

The practitioner is meeting with a deaf individual with a psychiatric disability who uses a sign language interpreter. When meeting with the individual, the practitioner should communicate:

Options :

A : Speak alternately to the individual and to the interpreter.

B : Directly to the individual.

C : Slowly and distinctly so the interpreter can keep up.

D : Directly to the interpreter.

Answer: B