Question 1

A practitioner works part time at a restaurant, not realizing that the restaurant owner’s son is a participant in the psychiatric rehabilitation program where the practitioner works. Upon learning of this connection, the practitioner would:

Options :

A : Quit the restaurant job, citing the conflict of interest.

B : Monitor the situation until the dual relationship becomes an issue.

C : Reassure the restaurant owner that the practitioner is bound by confidentiality.

D : Consult with his program supervisor about the situation.

Answer: D

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

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 4

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

Question 5

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

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