During a Diagnostic Interview, a Psychiatrist Asks the Client If

question 63

Multiple Choice

During a diagnostic interview, a psychiatrist asks the client if he or she knows what day it is, what his or her name is, and where he or she is.These questions are designed to assess ____.

• A)disorientation
• B)discomfort
• C)subjective distress
• D)dysfunction

Assess trends in disability rates and the factors contributing to them.

Critique the medical establishment's role in defining and managing health and sickness.

Explore the concepts of medicalization and how advancements in science influence diagnoses.

Understand the jurisdiction and structure of bankruptcy courts within the U.S. legal system.

---

Definitions:

Incision

A surgical cut made in the skin or flesh by a sharp instrument, often as the first step in an operative procedure.

AntiCOAGulant

A medication used to prevent or reduce blood coagulation (clotting), often prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack.

International Normalized Ratio

A blood test value that measures the time it takes for blood to clot and compares it to an average.

Preadmission Testing

Medical tests conducted before admission to a hospital or before an operation to assess the patient's health status and risk factors.