A New Instrument Developed to Measure Mental Status Has Been

question 23

Multiple Choice

A new instrument developed to measure mental status has been determined to be highly valid.What does this attribute mean?

• A) It is sensitive but not specific.
• B) Its use results in minimal random errors.
• C) It accurately measures level of mentation.
• D) Determination of interrater reliability is unnecessary.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Therapies

Focuses on improving communication patterns and how people relate to others to alleviate psychiatric conditions.

Constructivist Therapies

Approaches to psychotherapy that emphasize the individual's capacity to construct their sense of reality, focusing on personal meaning and the process of discovery through therapeutic dialogue.

Evidence-Based Practice

The integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best current research evidence into the decision-making process for patient care.

Clinical Expertise

The skill, knowledge, and judgment that healthcare practitioners acquire through their experience and clinical practice.