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Which of the following is considered an objective finding in psychiatric assessment?
Which of the following is considered an objective finding in psychiatric assessment?
- Hallucinations
- Depressed mood
- Anxiety
- Psychomotor retardation (correct)
Which of the following is a disorder of affect?
Which of the following is a disorder of affect?
- Delusions
- Obsessions
- Anosognosia
- Euphoria (correct)
What does the composition of the mind include?
What does the composition of the mind include?
- Process of thought and perception (correct)
- External stimuli
- Emotions and feelings
- Physical sensations
What skill involves applying aspects to observe psychiatric patients?
What skill involves applying aspects to observe psychiatric patients?
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What is an example of a subjective evidence in psychiatric assessment?
What is an example of a subjective evidence in psychiatric assessment?
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Study Notes
Psychiatric Assessment
- Objective finding: a observable or measurable symptom, sign, or behavior, such as a tremor, a rash, or a specific lab result.
Psychiatric Disorders
- Disorder of affect: a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder, characterized by a disturbance in the emotional tone.
Composition of the Mind
- Includes: conscious and unconscious components, such as thoughts, feelings, and memories.
Psychiatric Assessment Skills
- Observation skill: applying aspects to observe psychiatric patients, involving the ability to notice and record details about the patient's behavior, speech, and physical appearance.
Psychiatric Assessment Evidence
- Subjective evidence: a patient's self-reported symptoms, feelings, or experiences, such as their description of a hallucination or a feeling of sadness.
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