As Part of the Patient Evaluation, You Perform Tests and Measures

question 9

Multiple Choice

As part of the patient evaluation, you perform tests and measures to document your findings in a standard and objective way.You document a positive Stemmer sign when you find which of the following?

• A)There is tenderness of the lymph nodes on palpation.
• B)Skin on the dorsum of the fingers could not be pinched.
• C)Skin is shiny and red.
• D)Viscous fluid is weeping from the skin.

Identify and differentiate among various dissociative disorders such as dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, and dissociative identity disorder.

Recognize the prevalence of amnesia claims in criminal cases, specifically in homicide.

Describe the characteristics of depersonalization/derealization disorder.

Understand the diagnosis criteria and distinctions between dissociative amnesia with and without dissociative fugue.

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Definitions:

Empowering

The act of giving someone the authority or confidence to do something, fostering independence and self-determination.

Suggestion Involvement

The act of making proposals or recommendations as a part of the engagement in a process or discussion.

Theory Y

A management theory that assumes employees are self-motivated, enjoy work, and will take responsibility if given the opportunity.

Subordinates

Individuals who are under the authority or control of someone else in an organizational hierarchy.