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What is one potential cause of referral related to personal suffering?
Which of the following may indicate a need for referral due to dangerousness?
Which cause of referral could be associated with the relief of family distress?
What symptom would NOT typically lead to a referral based on personal suffering?
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Which factor listed might relate to a patient's legal responsibility?
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What should you ask about the person's marital status?
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What is an important factor to ask about in a previous marriage?
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Which detail is essential when discussing a previous marriage?
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Why should you inquire about the reasons for divorce?
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Which question is least relevant to understanding a person's previous marriage?
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What factors should be considered when evaluating a child's development?
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What question should be asked if a child has not completed their education?
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Which aspect is NOT relevant to assessing a child's educational experience?
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Which of the following behaviors indicates a child might have issues in school?
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What information is important to gather about a child's growth and development?
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What factors are included in the assessment of menstrual history regarding menarche?
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How does age of menopause relate to a patient's menstrual history?
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Which of the following aspects should be considered when evaluating premenstrual tension?
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What aspect of menstrual history can indicate the severity of a patient's menstrual experience?
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Which question would be least relevant when gathering information on menstrual history?
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What is a common challenge faced by individuals in military history regarding their environment?
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Which aspect of military life is often examined when discussing a soldier's experience?
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What does dealing with authority in a military context typically involve?
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What is often a consequence of a soldier's entry into military service?
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How is military life generally characterized in terms of support?
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Study Notes
Patient Referral
- Reasons for referral: Personal suffering with symptoms like depressed mood, obsessions, and insomnia. Legal responsibilities. Dangerousness including suicidal or homicidal tendencies. Seeking relief for the family.
Patient's Marital Status
- For married patients: Determine the wife's name, education level, and if the marriage was based on love or family tradition.
- If patient is divorced: Inquire about cause of divorce, if this is the first divorce, and the date of previous divorces.
Patient's Children
- For patients with children: Determine if the child was planned or unintentional.
- Regarding pregnancy: Address the type of pregnancy and breastfeeding, inquire if child development was typically normal.
- For children enrolled in school: Ask about school enrollment age, type of schooling, academic performance, and disruptive behavior like fighting or skipping school.
- For children who did not finish school: Inquire about the reason for quitting and the age at which they withdrew.
Patient's Menstrual History
- Record age of menarche, patient's feelings towards menstruation, regularity of periods, amount of flow, and premenstrual tension.
- Record age of menopause and feelings toward it.
Patient's Military History
- Investigate the patient's ability to deal with authority figures.
- Analyze the stress of the patient's transition into a new military environment.
- Determine length of military service and if any problems arose during service.
- Ask about experiences in the military and the patient's time of entering and leaving the military.
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Description
This quiz focuses on assessing patient referrals, including reasons for seeking help, marital status, and information regarding the patient's children. It encourages comprehensive understanding of personal circumstances that influence mental health. Test your knowledge on the pertinent questions to ask in these scenarios.
