DSM-IV Includes Five Axes

question 36

Multiple Choice

DSM-IV includes five axes. The second axis is used to diagnose:

• A) psychiatric disorders
• B) personality disorders
• C) medical conditions
• D) psychosocial functioning

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Definitions:

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems and monitor heart health.

Electrical Activity

Electrical activity refers to the movement of electrically charged particles, such as electrons, which is a fundamental process within various systems including the human body's nervous and cardiac systems.

Leads

In medical context, wires or electrodes used in various diagnostic machines to detect and record electrical activity, such as in an electrocardiogram (EKG).

Precordial Electrode

Used in electrocardiography, positioned on the chest to record the electrical activity of the heart from different angles.