CBHCM (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A case manager discovers that a referral resource is no longer accepting new clients. What is the BEST immediate action?

Report the resource to the state licensing board
Close the case and wait for the resource to reopen
Document the barrier and identify alternative resources to meet the client's need (Correct answer)
Ask the client to contact the resource independently in the future

Correct answer: Document the barrier and identify alternative resources to meet the client's need

When a preferred resource is unavailable, the case manager should document this barrier and proactively identify alternative resources to ensure the client's needs are still addressed without delay.

Question 2: A case manager discovers that billing codes submitted for a client were upcoded by the agency to receive higher reimbursement. This is BEST classified as:

A documentation error requiring correction
An internal quality improvement issue only
An acceptable billing practice if services were close to the billed code
Healthcare fraud subject to federal prosecution (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Healthcare fraud subject to federal prosecution

Upcoding — submitting billing codes for higher-reimbursed services than those actually provided — constitutes healthcare fraud under federal law.

Question 3: The ETHNIC mnemonic used in culturally competent assessment stands for:

Ethnicity, Trust, History, Identity, Norms, Communication
Environment, Tradition, Health, Integration, Norms, Culture
Evaluation, Treatment, Habits, Illness, Needs, Culture
Explanation, Treatment, Healers, Negotiate, Intervention, Collaborate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Explanation, Treatment, Healers, Negotiate, Intervention, Collaborate

The ETHNIC framework (Explanation, Treatment, Healers, Negotiate, Intervention, Collaborate) guides culturally sensitive clinical interviews.

Question 4: A case manager is assessing lethality after a client discloses suicidal ideation. Which factor most significantly increases immediate risk?

Ideation with a specific plan and access to means (Correct answer)
Expressing hopelessness about the future
Passive ideation with no plan
History of depression without prior attempts

Correct answer: Ideation with a specific plan and access to means

A specific plan combined with access to lethal means is the strongest predictor of imminent suicidal risk.

Question 5: Which evidence-based practice focuses on helping clients achieve personal recovery goals within community settings?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) (Correct answer)
Diagnostic interviewing only
Hospitalization-first model
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Correct answer: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice that provides intensive, community-based support to help clients achieve personal recovery goals.

Question 6: A client from a collectivist cultural background insists on including extended family members in treatment decisions. The case manager's BEST response is to:

Refer the client to group therapy as a substitute for family inclusion
Obtain proper releases and incorporate family involvement as a cultural strength (Correct answer)
Explain that treatment decisions must remain confidential and individual
Limit family involvement to avoid conflicts of interest

Correct answer: Obtain proper releases and incorporate family involvement as a cultural strength

Recognizing collectivist values and incorporating family as a strength with proper consent reflects culturally competent practice.

Question 7: What is the primary purpose of conducting a client assessment in behavioral health case management?

To understand the client's mental health, substance use, and overall needs (Correct answer)
To determine the client's eligibility for insurance coverage
To prescribe medication
To complete administrative paperwork

Correct answer: To understand the client's mental health, substance use, and overall needs

The primary purpose of conducting a client assessment in behavioral health case management is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client's mental health, substance use, and overall needs. This involves gathering information about their symptoms, history, social support, living situation, and personal strengths. This holistic assessment forms the foundation for developing an individualized care plan that effectively addresses all identified areas of concern.

Question 8: Which intervention is most appropriate when a client in crisis is hyperventilating and experiencing panic?

Asking detailed intake questions
Reviewing their medication history
Scheduling a follow-up appointment
Guided diaphragmatic breathing exercises (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Guided diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, directly counteracting the physiological panic response.

Question 9: A case manager working with a Native American client learns the client prefers healing ceremonies alongside Western psychiatric treatment. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Discourage traditional practices as they may interfere with medication
Respect the client's preferences and coordinate with traditional healers when possible (Correct answer)
Consult with a supervisor before allowing non-Western healing approaches
Document the preference but recommend evidence-based treatment only

Correct answer: Respect the client's preferences and coordinate with traditional healers when possible

Culturally competent care integrates the client's traditional healing practices with Western treatment when clinically appropriate and desired by the client.

Question 10: Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in behavioral health case managers is BEST addressed by:

Scheduling additional training on trauma treatment modalities
Organizational supports including regular supervision, peer consultation, and manageable caseloads (Correct answer)
Advising case managers to maintain strict professional detachment from all clients
Limiting case managers to clients with less severe trauma histories

Correct answer: Organizational supports including regular supervision, peer consultation, and manageable caseloads

Secondary traumatic stress (also called compassion fatigue) is best mitigated at the organizational level through regular clinical supervision, peer support, manageable caseloads, and self-care policies — not by restricting case assignments or demanding emotional detachment.

Question 11: A case manager is writing a progress note for a client who missed a scheduled appointment. Which entry is the MOST professional and objective?

Client was contacted via phone; he stated, 'I forgot about the appointment.' A follow-up was scheduled for next week. (Correct answer)
Client probably forgot about his appointment again because he doesn't care about getting help.
Client irresponsibly no-showed for his appointment today.
Client failed to show up for his appointment, which is typical of his lack of motivation.

Correct answer: Client was contacted via phone; he stated, 'I forgot about the appointment.' A follow-up was scheduled for next week.

The best documentation is objective, factual, and free of judgment or assumptions. This answer documents the facts (client was contacted, a direct quote was used for the reason) and the action taken (follow-up scheduled) without adding personal opinions, labels, or speculating on the client's motives. [9, 22, 29]

Question 12: In behavioral health case management, what does the term 'incident report' specifically refer to?

A formal document recording an unexpected event that could harm a client or staff (Correct answer)
A billing summary submitted to insurance
A routine progress note completed after each session
A referral form sent to a specialist

Correct answer: A formal document recording an unexpected event that could harm a client or staff

Incident reports document unexpected events such as client falls, elopements, or safety threats to ensure accountability and quality improvement.

Question 13: A case manager is developing a service plan for a new client. The most critical first step in this process, grounded in a person-centered approach, is to:

Determine the appropriate diagnosis based on the assessment.
Establish a strict timeline for service completion.
Identify and prioritize the client's own stated goals and aspirations. (Correct answer)
Assign the client to available community programs and services.

Correct answer: Identify and prioritize the client's own stated goals and aspirations.

Person-centered planning is a core principle in behavioral health case management. This approach requires the planning process to be directed by the individual receiving services. Therefore, the most critical first step is to collaboratively identify the client's own goals, preferences, and what they want to achieve, which then guides the entire service plan.

Question 14: The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a validated screening tool designed to detect:

Opioid dependence and withdrawal risk
Hazardous and harmful alcohol use as well as possible dependence (Correct answer)
Alcohol-related liver disease severity
Dual diagnosis of alcohol and mental health disorders

Correct answer: Hazardous and harmful alcohol use as well as possible dependence

The AUDIT was developed by the WHO to identify hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption patterns, including possible alcohol dependence.

Question 15: A client who was successfully linked to vocational services reports losing their job due to symptom relapse. What step should the case manager take FIRST?

Wait for the next scheduled review
Assess the client's current clinical status and review the care plan (Correct answer)
Refer the client directly back to the same vocational program
Remove vocational services from the care plan permanently

Correct answer: Assess the client's current clinical status and review the care plan

Symptom relapse affecting functioning requires immediate reassessment and care plan review before re-referral.

Question 16: Under HIPAA, behavioral health case managers are permitted to share client information with other treating providers without a signed authorization under which provision?

The research exemption
The marketing exception
Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO) (Correct answer)
Minimum necessary standard override

Correct answer: Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO)

HIPAA's TPO provision allows sharing of protected health information without client authorization when it is for the purpose of treatment coordination among providers.

Question 17: The primary difference between SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is:

SSI is need-based and does not require work history; SSDI is based on work credits earned (Correct answer)
SSI is for veterans only; SSDI is for the general population
SSI provides Medicare coverage; SSDI provides Medicaid coverage
SSDI is only available to individuals under age 50

Correct answer: SSI is need-based and does not require work history; SSDI is based on work credits earned

SSI is a needs-based program funded by general tax revenues, available to low-income individuals regardless of work history. SSDI is an insurance program based on Social Security work credits. SSI recipients typically receive Medicaid; SSDI recipients receive Medicare after a 24-month waiting period.

Question 18: What is the purpose of seeking supervision and support as a behavioral health case manager?

To avoid making decisions independently
To gain additional work tasks
To address complex cases and receive guidance on challenging issues (Correct answer)
To obtain administrative support from supervisors

Correct answer: To address complex cases and receive guidance on challenging issues

Seeking supervision and support is a cornerstone of professional development and ethical practice for behavioral health case managers. It provides an invaluable opportunity to discuss complex client situations, ethical dilemmas, and personal challenges with an experienced professional. This guidance helps case managers develop their skills, ensure appropriate interventions, and prevent burnout, ultimately leading to better client care.

Question 19: Which legal standard is used to determine whether an adult client has the capacity to make informed healthcare decisions?

The client must be free of all psychiatric symptoms
The client must understand, appreciate, reason, and communicate a choice (Correct answer)
The client must have no prior involuntary hospitalization history
The client must have a mental health professional's written approval

Correct answer: The client must understand, appreciate, reason, and communicate a choice

Decision-making capacity is assessed by evaluating the client's ability to understand information, appreciate its implications, reason about choices, and communicate a decision.

Question 20: The 'no wrong door' approach in behavioral health recovery systems means:

All treatment modalities are equally valid for every client
Individuals can access services through any entry point and be connected to appropriate care (Correct answer)
Clients cannot be turned away for inability to pay
All behavioral health facilities must have accessible entrances

Correct answer: Individuals can access services through any entry point and be connected to appropriate care

The 'no wrong door' model ensures that regardless of where a person seeks help, they are welcomed and connected to the services they need, reducing fragmentation.

Question 21: Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a biopsychosocial assessment in behavioral health case management?

To establish a primary psychiatric diagnosis for the treatment record
To identify biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the client's health and functioning (Correct answer)
To determine eligibility for Medicaid reimbursement
To screen for substance use disorders only

Correct answer: To identify biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the client's health and functioning

A biopsychosocial assessment provides a holistic picture of the client across biological, psychological, and social domains to guide individualized care planning.

Question 22: What role does community integration play in behavioral health recovery?

It replaces clinical treatment entirely
It is discouraged during acute treatment phases
It is a key outcome goal enabling full participation in community life (Correct answer)
It only applies to substance use disorders

Correct answer: It is a key outcome goal enabling full participation in community life

Community integration is a core recovery outcome, enabling individuals to participate fully in community life including work, relationships, and civic activities.

Question 23: A case manager is completing a cultural formulation interview (CFI) as part of a comprehensive assessment. The PRIMARY goal of the CFI is to:

Assess whether the client's culture endorses mental health treatment
Translate diagnostic criteria into culturally appropriate language
Determine if the client qualifies for culturally specific treatment programs
Understand how the client's cultural background shapes their illness experience and help-seeking (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Understand how the client's cultural background shapes their illness experience and help-seeking

The CFI explores how cultural factors influence the client's explanatory model, illness experience, coping, and preferences for care.

Question 24: During reassessment, a client who previously engaged well now shows decreased participation and missed appointments. The case manager should FIRST:

Reduce the frequency of services to match the client's engagement level
Discharge the client for non-compliance
Explore possible barriers and changes in the client's circumstances (Correct answer)
Contact the client's emergency contact without consent

Correct answer: Explore possible barriers and changes in the client's circumstances

Decreased engagement often signals new barriers, life stressors, or symptom worsening; exploring these collaboratively is the appropriate first step.

Question 25: What is the MAIN goal of monitoring client progress in behavioral health case management?

Limiting client access to expensive services
Demonstrating productivity metrics to supervisors
Reducing agency liability by documenting compliance
Ensuring services remain appropriate, effective, and responsive to changing needs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ensuring services remain appropriate, effective, and responsive to changing needs

Monitoring ensures services stay aligned with the client's evolving needs and recovery goals.

Question 26: During a crisis assessment, a client tells the case manager, 'I just can't go on like this, it's all too much.' What is the case manager's most critical next step?

Ask direct questions to assess for suicidal ideation, plan, and intent. (Correct answer)
Provide a list of community resources for financial assistance.
End the session and schedule a follow-up for the next week.
Change the subject to a more positive topic to improve the client's mood.

Correct answer: Ask direct questions to assess for suicidal ideation, plan, and intent.

Any statement that could indicate self-harm must be followed by a direct and thorough suicide risk assessment. [5, 10] This involves asking specific questions about suicidal thoughts (ideation), whether they have a plan, and if they intend to act on it. [9, 27] Ignoring the statement or changing the subject is negligent, and providing other resources without addressing the immediate safety risk is inappropriate. [24]

Question 27: A case manager is selecting an assessment tool for a non-English-speaking client. The MOST important consideration is:

Whether the tool has been validated in the client's primary language and cultural context (Correct answer)
The length of the tool to minimize client burden
Using the same tool administered to all other clients for consistency
The tool's popularity in published research

Correct answer: Whether the tool has been validated in the client's primary language and cultural context

Assessment tools must be validated in the client's primary language and cultural context to ensure reliability and reduce measurement bias.

Question 28: When a case manager identifies that a client's treatment plan does not reflect their cultural values, the MOST appropriate action is to:

Collaborate with the client and treatment team to revise the plan to incorporate cultural values (Correct answer)
Transfer the client to a provider from the same cultural background
Implement the plan as written since it was clinically developed
Document the concern and raise it at the next team meeting without involving the client

Correct answer: Collaborate with the client and treatment team to revise the plan to incorporate cultural values

Culturally competent care requires actively integrating the client's cultural values into treatment planning through collaborative revision.

Question 29: What does 'peer support' mean in recovery-oriented behavioral health care?

Inpatient group therapy
Family therapy sessions
Mutual support between individuals with lived experience (Correct answer)
Support from licensed clinicians only

Correct answer: Mutual support between individuals with lived experience

Peer support involves mutual assistance between individuals who share lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges.

Question 30: Health disparities are defined MOST accurately as:

Preventable differences in health outcomes linked to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages (Correct answer)
Differences in health outcomes that are expected based on genetic variation
Variations in health care quality that result from differences in patient preferences
Gaps in insurance coverage between private and public payer populations

Correct answer: Preventable differences in health outcomes linked to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages

Health disparities are differences in health outcomes that are preventable and systematically linked to social determinants and disadvantage.

Question 31: Mobile crisis teams are most effective when they include:

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians only
Only law enforcement officers trained in CIT
Co-responders including a mental health professional and peer support (Correct answer)
Social workers operating independently from all emergency services

Correct answer: Co-responders including a mental health professional and peer support

Co-responder models pairing mental health professionals with peer support have demonstrated the best outcomes for psychiatric crisis response.

Question 32: During the service planning and development phase, the case manager's primary role is to act as a:

Facilitator who coordinates and collaborates with the client and service providers. (Correct answer)
Compliance officer who ensures all paperwork is completed.
Therapist providing clinical interventions.
Diagnostician determining the client's mental health status.

Correct answer: Facilitator who coordinates and collaborates with the client and service providers.

The case manager's role in service planning is to facilitate a collaborative process. This involves assessing needs, identifying goals with the client, and coordinating with various providers and resources to create a comprehensive plan that meets the client's needs.

Question 33: A behavioral health organization experiences a data breach exposing 600 clients' protected health information. Under HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule, the organization MUST notify:

Law enforcement within 24 hours and clients within 90 days
HHS only, as individuals have a right to waive notification
Only the affected individuals within 60 days
Affected individuals, HHS, and prominent media outlets in the affected area within 60 days (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Affected individuals, HHS, and prominent media outlets in the affected area within 60 days

For breaches affecting 500 or more individuals in a state, HIPAA requires notification to affected individuals, HHS, and prominent media outlets in the affected area within 60 days.

Question 34: A client's service plan must include a plan for relapse prevention when the primary diagnosis involves:

Adjustment disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder only
Substance use disorder (Correct answer)
Major depressive disorder only

Correct answer: Substance use disorder

Relapse prevention planning is a standard component of service plans for substance use disorders, addressing triggers, coping strategies, and response to early warning signs.

Question 35: Rolling with resistance in Motivational Interviewing means:

Persisting with the same argument until the client accepts the case manager's perspective
Suspending MI and transitioning to a more directive counseling approach
Documenting client resistance as non-compliance in the clinical record
Avoiding argument and redirecting or reframing rather than confronting the client's pushback (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Avoiding argument and redirecting or reframing rather than confronting the client's pushback

Rolling with resistance (now called 'discord' in updated MI) means not arguing against the client's pushback. Instead, the case manager sidesteps, reframes, or reflects back the client's perspective, preserving the relationship and keeping the client engaged.

Question 36: A case manager notices a client with serious mental illness has stopped attending their recovery support group after a relapse. What is the most recovery-oriented response?

Explore barriers to re-engagement and collaboratively problem-solve (Correct answer)
Discharge the client for non-compliance
Increase medication monitoring as the primary intervention
Refer the client back to inpatient psychiatric care

Correct answer: Explore barriers to re-engagement and collaboratively problem-solve

Recovery-oriented care views relapse as part of the recovery journey and focuses on understanding barriers and supporting renewed engagement.

Question 37: Which of the following is a key component of ethical practice in behavioral health case management?

Discussing client cases openly in public forums
Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries (Correct answer)
Providing personal opinions about the client’s behavior
Avoiding any form of supervision or feedback

Correct answer: Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

Ethical practice in behavioral health case management fundamentally relies on trust and respect for the client. Maintaining confidentiality protects sensitive client information, fostering a safe environment for disclosure and treatment. Professional boundaries ensure that the relationship remains therapeutic and client-centered, preventing conflicts of interest and exploitation, which are crucial for effective and ethical care.

Question 38: When identifying resources for a client, which factor is most important to consider?

The resources' alignment with the client's needs and goals (Correct answer)
The client's geographic location
The cost of the resources
The availability of the resources to the general public

Correct answer: The resources' alignment with the client's needs and goals

When identifying resources for a client, the most important factor to consider is the resources' alignment with the client's specific needs and established goals. While practical aspects like cost and geographic location are relevant, a resource's effectiveness hinges on its ability to directly address the client's unique challenges, cultural background, and preferences. Matching resources to individual needs maximizes the likelihood of positive outcomes and client engagement in their care.

Question 39: A case manager documents a client's care plan and notes that goals were set WITHOUT the client's meaningful participation. This practice MOST directly violates:

Confidentiality standards for group treatment
Mandatory reporting requirements
The principle of person-centered planning and informed consent (Correct answer)
HIPAA privacy regulations

Correct answer: The principle of person-centered planning and informed consent

Person-centered planning requires meaningful client participation in goal-setting; excluding the client violates both ethical standards and informed consent principles.

Question 40: What is the purpose of a 'utilization review' in behavioral health case management?

To evaluate the medical necessity and appropriate use of services (Correct answer)
To review client criminal history
To review employee performance only
To audit financial expenditures

Correct answer: To evaluate the medical necessity and appropriate use of services

Utilization review evaluates whether services are medically necessary, appropriate, and delivered at the right level of care.

Question 41: A client in a rural area lacks transportation to mental health appointments. What is the BEST coordination response?

Reduce the client's treatment intensity without alternatives
Ask the client to resolve transportation independently
Explore telehealth options and local transportation assistance programs (Correct answer)
Discharge the client since services are inaccessible

Correct answer: Explore telehealth options and local transportation assistance programs

Addressing transportation barriers through telehealth and local resources maintains access to needed behavioral health services.

Question 42: Which of the following is an essential component of an individualized care plan?

A detailed financial budget for the client
The client's medical history only
A list of the client’s previous treatments
Specific goals, interventions, and services tailored to the client’s needs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Specific goals, interventions, and services tailored to the client’s needs

An essential component of an individualized care plan is the inclusion of specific goals, interventions, and services that are tailored precisely to the client’s unique needs. These goals should be measurable and realistic, reflecting the client's aspirations and challenges. The interventions and services outlined are designed to help the client achieve these goals, ensuring the care plan is person-centered and effective in promoting recovery and well-being.

Question 43: During an engagement session, a case manager says to a client, 'On one hand, you're saying that you want to find stable housing, but on the other hand, you continue to miss appointments with the housing authority.' This technique is an example of what core skill in Motivational Interviewing?

Supporting self-efficacy
Expressing empathy
Developing discrepancy (Correct answer)
Rolling with resistance

Correct answer: Developing discrepancy

Developing discrepancy is a key technique in Motivational Interviewing where the case manager highlights the inconsistencies between the client's stated goals and their current behaviors. This is done to help the client recognize their own ambivalence and enhance their motivation for change.

Question 44: A case manager wants to refer a low-income client to free legal aid services for a benefits denial appeal. Which national network coordinates free civil legal services for low-income Americans?

ACLU Legal Defense Fund
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) (Correct answer)
American Bar Association Pro Bono Center

Correct answer: Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the primary federal funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans and coordinates a national network of local legal aid programs.

Question 45: During assessment, a client reports symptoms of both anxiety and PTSD. The case manager should:

Treat anxiety first, then reassess for PTSD after symptoms stabilize
Assess both conditions fully using validated tools, as they commonly co-occur and both inform treatment (Correct answer)
Refer to a psychiatrist for diagnosis before conducting any further assessment
Document only the most prominent diagnosis to simplify treatment planning

Correct answer: Assess both conditions fully using validated tools, as they commonly co-occur and both inform treatment

PTSD and anxiety disorders frequently co-occur and using validated tools for each ensures comprehensive assessment that captures both sets of clinical needs.

Question 46: Which element is NOT typically required in a legally compliant progress note?

Date of service
Client's insurance premium amount (Correct answer)
Client's response to intervention
Clinician's signature and credentials

Correct answer: Client's insurance premium amount

Insurance premium amounts are billing/administrative data and have no place in a clinical progress note.

Question 47: When a service plan includes a step-down from intensive outpatient to standard outpatient care, the case manager should primarily ensure:

The intensive outpatient program agrees to waive remaining sessions
The insurance company approves the change before it is documented
The client demonstrates clinical stability and has a clear aftercare plan (Correct answer)
The client has transportation to the new lower level of care

Correct answer: The client demonstrates clinical stability and has a clear aftercare plan

Step-down transitions require demonstrated clinical stability and a concrete aftercare plan to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care.

Question 48: A case manager is working with a client who reports increasing feelings of hopelessness, has started giving away personal possessions, and has a family history of suicide. Which of the following is the case manager's IMMEDIATE priority?

Developing a long-term wellness plan.
Completing a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
Referring the client to a vocational training program.
Conducting a thorough suicide risk assessment. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Conducting a thorough suicide risk assessment.

The client is presenting with several significant risk factors and warning signs for suicide, including hopelessness, giving away possessions, and a family history. The immediate priority in this situation is to assess the level of risk for self-harm to ensure the client's safety. All other interventions would follow after safety has been addressed.

Question 49: Which metric measures the percentage of clients who disengage from services prematurely?

Incidence rate
Dropout or attrition rate (Correct answer)
Prevalence rate
Fidelity score

Correct answer: Dropout or attrition rate

The dropout or attrition rate measures the percentage of clients who leave services before completing their treatment plan.

Question 50: During engagement, a client states, 'I only came here because my parole officer said I had to.' The case manager's BEST initial response is to:

Explain that mandated clients cannot benefit from treatment and document accordingly
Set firm expectations that the client must be internally motivated to participate
Acknowledge the external pressure and explore what the client personally hopes to get from the meetings (Correct answer)
Immediately contact the parole officer to confirm the referral mandate

Correct answer: Acknowledge the external pressure and explore what the client personally hopes to get from the meetings

Acknowledging external pressure while exploring any personal goals the client may have builds engagement even with initially unmotivated clients.

Question 51: A CBHCM is helping a client develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Which component addresses what the client wants others to do when they are unable to make decisions for themselves?

Post-crisis plan
Triggers section
Crisis plan (Correct answer)
Daily maintenance plan

Correct answer: Crisis plan

The crisis plan section of WRAP specifies what supporters and providers should do when the individual is in crisis and cannot direct their own care.

Question 52: A case manager is developing a service plan for a client who is homeless. Which service should be identified as the HIGHEST priority?

Securing safe and stable housing (Correct answer)
Enrollment in a vocational training program
Initiating outpatient psychotherapy twice weekly
Completing a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation

Correct answer: Securing safe and stable housing

Housing stability is the foundational precondition for effective behavioral health treatment; 'Housing First' evidence demonstrates that housing must precede or accompany other services.

Question 53: Reflective practice in professional development PRIMARILY involves:

Reviewing client case notes at the end of each month
Attending annual continuing education conferences only
Asking clients to evaluate the case manager's performance
Critically examining one's own assumptions, biases, and professional actions to improve practice (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Critically examining one's own assumptions, biases, and professional actions to improve practice

Reflective practice is an ongoing process of critically examining one's own work, assumptions, and biases to enhance professional effectiveness.

Question 54: A case manager is developing a continuity plan for a client who frequently experiences crises. This plan should primarily include:

The case manager's personal cell phone number as the sole contact
Early warning signs, coping strategies, emergency contacts, and step-down care options (Correct answer)
A list of the client's psychiatric diagnoses for emergency responders
A hospitalization authorization signed in advance

Correct answer: Early warning signs, coping strategies, emergency contacts, and step-down care options

A robust continuity plan addresses early warning signs, personalized coping tools, support network contacts, and a graduated step-down care pathway.

Question 55: Which of the following actions by a case manager best demonstrates advocacy within the service planning process?

Completing required documentation on time
Following the prescriber's treatment recommendations without question
Requesting authorization for a service the client needs but has been denied (Correct answer)
Deferring all service decisions to the multidisciplinary team

Correct answer: Requesting authorization for a service the client needs but has been denied

Advocacy involves actively working to obtain services and resources on behalf of clients, including challenging denials and navigating systemic barriers to care.

Question 56: A safety plan differs from a no-suicide contract primarily because:

Safety plans are shorter documents
No-suicide contracts are more legally binding
Safety plans require hospitalization commitments
Safety plans are collaborative tools with coping steps, while no-suicide contracts rely on a promise with little evidence of effectiveness (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Safety plans are collaborative tools with coping steps, while no-suicide contracts rely on a promise with little evidence of effectiveness

Safety plans are evidence-based collaborative documents outlining warning signs, coping strategies, and support resources, while no-suicide contracts lack empirical support.

Question 57: Which type of documentation serves as the official record of a multidisciplinary team meeting regarding a client's care?

Meeting minutes or a care coordination note (Correct answer)
A referral summary
A discharge summary
An intake form

Correct answer: Meeting minutes or a care coordination note

Care coordination notes or meeting minutes capture decisions, participants, and action items from multidisciplinary team discussions about a client's care.

Question 58: A behavioral health case manager discovers that a colleague is billing for services not rendered. What is the case manager's primary ethical obligation?

Document the incident but take no further action
Ignore the situation to preserve workplace harmony
Confront the colleague privately and hope they self-correct
Report the fraud to the appropriate supervisor or compliance officer (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Report the fraud to the appropriate supervisor or compliance officer

Case managers have an ethical duty to report fraud and billing irregularities through proper channels to protect clients and the integrity of the profession.

Question 59: What is 'motivational interviewing' primarily used for in behavioral health case management?

Exploring and strengthening a client's motivation to change (Correct answer)
Conducting psychiatric evaluations
Processing insurance claims
Documenting treatment history

Correct answer: Exploring and strengthening a client's motivation to change

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach used to explore and enhance a client's intrinsic motivation to change.

Question 60: Which component of the Objective section of a SOAP note would be MOST appropriate to include?

Client believes their neighbor is monitoring them
Client states they have not slept in three days
Client expressed a desire to improve family relationships
Client appeared disheveled and spoke rapidly during the interview (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Client appeared disheveled and spoke rapidly during the interview

The Objective section contains measurable, observable data such as the clinician's direct behavioral observations during the encounter.

Question 61: A case manager documents the following in a progress note: 'Client appeared disheveled, spoke in a rapid tone, and reported sleeping only 2 hours last night. He was angry about his medication side effects.' Which part of this statement represents subjective data?

He was angry about his medication side effects
Spoke in a rapid tone
Reported sleeping only 2 hours last night (Correct answer)
Client appeared disheveled

Correct answer: Reported sleeping only 2 hours last night

Subjective data is information reported by the client from their personal perspective, which cannot be directly measured by the clinician. The client's self-report of sleeping for 2 hours is subjective. The other options are objective observations made by the case manager (disheveled appearance, rapid speech) or an interpretation of emotion ('angry'). [16, 22, 29]

Question 62: A case manager is conducting a needs assessment and the client states, 'I just want to feel normal again.' The BEST next step is to:

Document the statement verbatim without further exploration
Refer the client to therapy to explore the meaning of this statement
Translate this into a specific measurable goal collaboratively with the client (Correct answer)
Advise the client that 'feeling normal' is not a realistic clinical goal

Correct answer: Translate this into a specific measurable goal collaboratively with the client

Translating vague client language into specific, measurable goals collaboratively ensures the care plan is both client-centered and clinically actionable.

Question 63: Which of the following is an example of cross-systems coordination in behavioral health case management?

Scheduling client appointments within a single agency
Collaborating with criminal justice, housing, and healthcare providers for one client (Correct answer)
Conducting individual therapy sessions
A case manager writing progress notes independently

Correct answer: Collaborating with criminal justice, housing, and healthcare providers for one client

Cross-systems coordination involves working across multiple sectors (justice, housing, health) to address a client's complex needs.

Question 64: The concept of 'cultural humility' is best described as a case manager's:

A. Commitment to a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning to address power imbalances between provider and client. (Correct answer)
B. Achievement of expert-level knowledge about a client's specific culture.
C. Ability to treat all clients in the exact same way to ensure fairness.
D. Willingness to defer all clinical decisions to the client's family members.

Correct answer: A. Commitment to a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning to address power imbalances between provider and client.

Cultural humility is a dynamic, lifelong process focused on self-reflection, critiquing one's own biases, and redressing power imbalances in the client-provider relationship. [1, 3, 5] It is distinct from cultural competence, which can imply a finite endpoint of becoming an 'expert'. [2, 3]

Question 65: A case manager receives a subpoena for a client's mental health records. The BEST first action is to:

Notify the client and consult legal counsel before releasing records (Correct answer)
Destroy the records to protect the client
Immediately release the records to comply with the court order
Refuse to release any records on grounds of confidentiality

Correct answer: Notify the client and consult legal counsel before releasing records

A subpoena requires the case manager to notify the client and consult legal counsel, as the client may have the right to contest the disclosure.

Question 66: When monitoring a client's service plan, the case manager should use which type of data to evaluate goal achievement?

Insurance authorization records as the primary metric
Subjective clinical impressions from session notes only
Only standardized psychiatric rating scales
Both objective data (e.g., employment status, housing) and subjective client-reported outcomes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Both objective data (e.g., employment status, housing) and subjective client-reported outcomes

Comprehensive plan monitoring integrates objective data such as functional outcomes with subjective client self-report to provide a complete picture of progress.

Question 67: A case manager is developing a care plan for a client with bipolar disorder who recently lost their job. Which approach BEST reflects a strengths-based coordination model?

Place the client in a day treatment program immediately
Identify the client's past coping skills and community supports to build recovery goals (Correct answer)
Focus exclusively on the client's psychiatric symptoms
Refer the client to disability benefits without exploring employment options

Correct answer: Identify the client's past coping skills and community supports to build recovery goals

A strengths-based approach identifies existing client capabilities and resources to build a recovery-oriented care plan.

Question 68: When a case manager suspects a client is experiencing domestic violence, culturally competent advocacy requires:

Assessing safety, providing information about options, and respecting the client's autonomy in decision-making (Correct answer)
Immediately contacting law enforcement regardless of the client's wishes
Involving the client's family to address the situation collectively
Focusing on the client's mental health symptoms rather than the violence

Correct answer: Assessing safety, providing information about options, and respecting the client's autonomy in decision-making

Safety assessment, provision of information, and respect for client autonomy are core principles in trauma-informed, culturally competent domestic violence advocacy.

Question 69: Which of the following is a critical legal and ethical requirement that must be in place before a case manager can share a client's progress notes with an outside housing agency?

A signed, specific, and time-limited Release of Information (ROI) from the client. [19, 21] (Correct answer)
An email request from the housing agency.
Approval from the case manager's direct supervisor.
A verbal agreement from the client during a session.

Correct answer: A signed, specific, and time-limited Release of Information (ROI) from the client. [19, 21]

Sharing protected health information (PHI) with an outside entity requires a valid, written Release of Information (ROI) signed by the client (or their legal guardian). This authorization must specify what information can be shared, with whom, for what purpose, and for how long, in compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality laws. [19, 21, 26]

Question 70: A client in recovery from opioid use disorder is prescribed buprenorphine. A peer in their recovery support group tells the client they are 'not really in recovery' because they take medication. How should the case manager address this situation?

Validate the peer's perspective as a common view in 12-step communities
Advise the client to leave the recovery support group
Reduce the client's buprenorphine dose to address the group's concerns
Educate the client that medication-assisted treatment is a legitimate, evidence-based recovery pathway (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Educate the client that medication-assisted treatment is a legitimate, evidence-based recovery pathway

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine is a recognized, evidence-based recovery pathway, and case managers should counter stigma and affirm the client's recovery.

Question 71: Which of the following physical wellness strategies has the strongest evidence base for improving symptoms of depression in individuals with serious mental illness?

Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids
Acupuncture and massage therapy
Increased sleep duration beyond 9 hours
Regular aerobic exercise (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Regular aerobic exercise

Regular aerobic exercise has robust research support as an evidence-based intervention that reduces depressive symptoms and improves overall wellness in individuals with serious mental illness.

Question 72: In population health management, a behavioral health case manager uses risk stratification PRIMARILY to:

Decide which clients should be discharged from services
Calculate insurance reimbursement rates
Determine which clients are eligible for Medicaid
Identify high-need clients who require intensive care coordination (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Identify high-need clients who require intensive care coordination

Risk stratification categorizes clients by complexity and need so that the most intensive case management resources are directed to highest-risk individuals.

Question 73: When first meeting a client who is mandated to services and expresses anger and mistrust, which engagement strategy is MOST likely to be effective for a behavioral health case manager?

Explaining the negative consequences of non-compliance in detail.
Directing the client to sign all necessary paperwork before starting the conversation.
Using open-ended questions and reflective listening to build rapport. (Correct answer)
Immediately focusing on the client's problems and required tasks.

Correct answer: Using open-ended questions and reflective listening to build rapport.

For a resistant or mistrustful client, building rapport is the essential first step. Using open-ended questions and reflective listening are core components of Motivational Interviewing that demonstrate empathy, show the client they are being heard, and create a non-judgmental space. This approach helps to build a collaborative relationship, which is crucial for effective case management.

Question 74: In recovery-oriented care, what is the role of 'hope' as identified by SAMHSA?

Only relevant in faith-based programs
A concept limited to substance use recovery
An optional therapeutic bonus
A foundational element essential to recovery (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A foundational element essential to recovery

SAMHSA identifies hope as a foundational element of recovery, as believing change is possible motivates individuals to pursue their goals.

Question 75: A client with co-occurring major depression and alcohol use disorder presents for assessment. The case manager should plan to:

Refer to separate programs for mental health and substance use treatment
Address only the primary diagnosis as identified by the psychiatrist
Conduct an integrated assessment addressing both conditions simultaneously (Correct answer)
Treat the depression first and address alcohol use after remission

Correct answer: Conduct an integrated assessment addressing both conditions simultaneously

Integrated assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel approaches.

Question 76: When developing a service plan for an older adult with behavioral health needs, which additional domain should be routinely assessed?

Parenting capacity and child safety
Cognitive functioning, fall risk, and medication polypharmacy (Correct answer)
Employment readiness and vocational goals
School performance and educational attainment

Correct answer: Cognitive functioning, fall risk, and medication polypharmacy

Older adults require assessment of cognitive decline, physical safety risks like falls, and polypharmacy interactions, all of which significantly affect behavioral health service planning.

Question 77: Cultural humility in service plan development requires a case manager to:

Apply evidence-based protocols uniformly regardless of cultural background
Acknowledge their own cultural biases and adapt plans to the client's cultural context (Correct answer)
Refer all culturally diverse clients to a specialist
Translate the service plan into the client's native language only

Correct answer: Acknowledge their own cultural biases and adapt plans to the client's cultural context

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection about one's biases and actively tailoring services to align with the client's cultural values and worldview.

Question 78: What is an important consideration when managing confidential client information?

Ensuring that client information is securely stored and only accessible to authorized personnel (Correct answer)
Discussing client details freely in staff meetings
Sharing client information with anyone who requests it
Keeping all client information in a public folder for easy access

Correct answer: Ensuring that client information is securely stored and only accessible to authorized personnel

An important consideration when managing confidential client information is ensuring that it is securely stored and only accessible to authorized personnel. This involves implementing robust physical and digital security measures to protect client records from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Adhering to strict privacy protocols, such as HIPAA, is crucial for maintaining client trust, protecting their sensitive data, and upholding ethical and legal obligations.

Question 79: Which ethical obligation requires a behavioral health case manager to be truthful with clients about the limitations of services available to them?

Veracity (Correct answer)
Non-maleficence
Justice
Autonomy

Correct answer: Veracity

Veracity (truthfulness) obligates professionals to be honest with clients, including disclosing limitations of available services.

Question 80: A case manager is helping a client transition from an inpatient psychiatric facility back to the community. The plan includes arranging for a psychiatrist, a therapist, and a spot in a supported employment program. The case manager schedules a meeting with representatives from all three providers before the client's discharge. This action is an example of:

Resource development
Crisis intervention
Intake and engagement
Service coordination (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Service coordination

Service coordination is the act of organizing and integrating services from multiple providers to ensure they are not duplicative and work together seamlessly to support the client's needs. Arranging a meeting with all key providers before discharge is a proactive coordination strategy to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care.

Question 81: Which trauma-informed principle involves helping clients understand the impact of trauma without re-traumatizing them through the therapeutic process?

Safety (Correct answer)
Trustworthiness
Empowerment
Peer support

Correct answer: Safety

Creating physical and emotional safety is a core trauma-informed principle that ensures the care environment does not inadvertently reproduce traumatic experiences.

Question 82: A transition-age youth's service plan should specifically address which unique consideration?

Reduction of school-based services as they are no longer relevant
Eligibility for adult Medicaid and transfer of care to adult services (Correct answer)
Conversion to a purely medication-based treatment approach
Discontinuation of family involvement to promote independence

Correct answer: Eligibility for adult Medicaid and transfer of care to adult services

Transition planning for youth aging out of child-serving systems must address insurance transitions, adult service eligibility, and warm hand-offs to prevent service gaps.

Question 83: Which of the following is NOT a required component of a formal behavioral health service plan?

Interventions and services needed to achieve the goals.
The client's strengths and abilities.
Specific, measurable goals and objectives.
A detailed daily schedule for the client to follow. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A detailed daily schedule for the client to follow.

A service plan outlines goals, objectives, strengths, and necessary interventions. While it provides structure, it does not typically dictate a rigid, detailed daily schedule. The plan should empower the client and allow for flexibility in their daily life while working towards their goals.

Question 84: A case manager is working with a client who has a dual diagnosis of major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder. The client's primary stated goal is to find stable housing. How should the case manager approach service planning?

Refer the client to separate providers for mental health, substance use, and housing without coordinating between them.
Insist that the client address their substance use before any housing services can be offered.
Develop an integrated plan that addresses housing needs concurrently with coordinated mental health and substance use treatment. (Correct answer)
Focus solely on housing resources as that is the client's stated priority.

Correct answer: Develop an integrated plan that addresses housing needs concurrently with coordinated mental health and substance use treatment.

Effective service planning for co-occurring disorders requires an integrated approach. The case manager should honor the client's stated goal (housing) while recognizing that their mental health and substance use are interconnected and impact their ability to maintain housing. The plan should coordinate services to address these issues simultaneously for the best outcome.

Question 85: What is 'benchmarking' in behavioral health quality improvement?

Setting a physical benchmark in a case manager's office
Comparing an organization's performance to national standards or best practices (Correct answer)
Measuring client weight and height
Creating a timeline for program completion

Correct answer: Comparing an organization's performance to national standards or best practices

Benchmarking involves comparing an organization's performance metrics against national standards or best practices to identify areas for improvement.

Question 86: A case manager is working with a client who has become visibly agitated and is raising their voice. Which of the following verbal de-escalation techniques is MOST appropriate to use first?

Immediately calling security to have the client removed from the office.
Validating the client's feelings by saying something like, 'I can see why you are so frustrated by this situation.' (Correct answer)
Telling the client to 'calm down' and that they are overreacting.
Remaining silent and avoiding eye contact until the client stops speaking.

Correct answer: Validating the client's feelings by saying something like, 'I can see why you are so frustrated by this situation.'

Effective verbal de-escalation begins with validating the person's feelings without necessarily agreeing with their behavior. [15] This shows empathy and can lower their emotional arousal. [12, 13] Telling someone to 'calm down' often has the opposite effect. Calling security is a last resort, and avoiding engagement can be interpreted as dismissive, potentially escalating the situation. [11]

Question 87: In electronic health records (EHR), which feature most directly supports documentation integrity and non-repudiation?

Audit trails with user timestamps (Correct answer)
Color-coded alerts
Client portal access
Auto-fill templates

Correct answer: Audit trails with user timestamps

Audit trails record who accessed or modified a record and when, ensuring accountability and legal defensibility.

Question 88: Which of the following best illustrates a 'person-first' language standard in service plan documentation?

The client with schizophrenia needs housing support (Correct answer)
The mentally ill client needs housing support
The schizophrenic client needs housing support
The chronic patient needs housing support

Correct answer: The client with schizophrenia needs housing support

Person-first language places the individual before the diagnosis ('client with schizophrenia'), reducing stigma and affirming the person's identity beyond their condition.

Question 89: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a crisis safety plan within a service plan?

To authorize involuntary hospitalization if needed
To assign legal responsibility during a psychiatric emergency
To document past hospitalizations for insurance purposes
To outline steps the client and supports can take to prevent or manage a crisis (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To outline steps the client and supports can take to prevent or manage a crisis

A crisis safety plan proactively identifies warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and steps to take, empowering the client to manage crises.

Question 90: In recovery-oriented care, the concept of 'natural supports' refers to:

Unstructured therapeutic environments in nature
Government-funded peer support programs
Herbal supplements used in lieu of psychiatric medication
Family, friends, community members, and informal networks that support recovery (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Family, friends, community members, and informal networks that support recovery

Natural supports are unpaid individuals and community connections—such as family, friends, and faith communities—that help sustain recovery outside formal treatment.

Question 91: When prioritizing needs in a service plan, a case manager should first address:

Goals that are easiest to achieve to build momentum
Needs identified by the referring provider
The goals the client has had the longest
Immediate safety concerns and stabilization needs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Immediate safety concerns and stabilization needs

Safety and stabilization are always the first clinical priority in service planning before addressing longer-term recovery or rehabilitation goals.

Question 92: A case manager who regularly reflects on how their own cultural background influences their clinical judgments is practicing:

Cultural self-awareness or cultural humility (Correct answer)
Transference management
Countertransference analysis
Clinical supervision

Correct answer: Cultural self-awareness or cultural humility

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection about one's own cultural biases and their impact on clinical work.

Question 93: A case manager learns that a colleague routinely backdates progress notes. The most appropriate response is to:

Confront the colleague publicly at a team meeting
Adopt the same practice to reduce workload
Report the concern to a supervisor or compliance officer per agency policy (Correct answer)
Ignore it since it does not affect the case manager's own caseload

Correct answer: Report the concern to a supervisor or compliance officer per agency policy

Backdating records is fraudulent documentation; reporting it through proper channels is both an ethical obligation and a legal requirement.

Question 94: A client experiencing command hallucinations to harm others requires the case manager to:

Reassure the client the voices are not real
Document the hallucinations and continue regular services
Assess for danger to others and consider duty to warn obligations (Correct answer)
Refer to outpatient therapy for long-term treatment

Correct answer: Assess for danger to others and consider duty to warn obligations

Command hallucinations with violent content require immediate danger assessment and may trigger duty-to-warn legal obligations.

Question 95: A client with serious mental illness is transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to community living. The case manager's FIRST priority should be to:

Ensure a 7-day post-discharge follow-up appointment is scheduled (Correct answer)
Mail psychoeducation materials to the client's home
Notify the insurance company of the discharge
Schedule a follow-up appointment in 30 days

Correct answer: Ensure a 7-day post-discharge follow-up appointment is scheduled

Evidence-based practice recommends a 7-day post-discharge follow-up to reduce readmission risk during the high-vulnerability transition period.

Question 96: Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a service plan is functioning as intended?

The plan was signed by the client and all providers
The plan contains detailed clinical language and diagnoses
The plan has been reviewed at the required regulatory intervals
The client is demonstrating measurable progress toward identified goals (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The client is demonstrating measurable progress toward identified goals

The ultimate measure of an effective service plan is observable, measurable progress by the client toward their individualized goals.

Question 97: When evaluating community resources for a client, which factor is MOST important for ensuring the resource will effectively meet the client's needs?

The resource's geographic proximity to the case manager's office
The organization's annual operating budget
The resource's cultural competence and ability to serve the client's specific population (Correct answer)
The number of years the organization has been in operation

Correct answer: The resource's cultural competence and ability to serve the client's specific population

Cultural competence and the ability to serve the client's specific population ensure the resource can effectively meet needs in a culturally responsive, relevant, and respectful manner.

Question 98: The False Claims Act (FCA) is significant in behavioral health because it:

Allows the government to recover damages for fraudulent billing to federal programs (Correct answer)
Prohibits false advertising by mental health agencies
Applies only to pharmaceutical companies
Requires agencies to file false claim insurance on all services

Correct answer: Allows the government to recover damages for fraudulent billing to federal programs

The False Claims Act allows the federal government to recover damages and penalties from entities that submit fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal programs.

Question 99: A behavioral health case manager is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment. Which domain is MOST important to evaluate when determining a client's support network?

Social factors such as family relationships and community ties (Correct answer)
Psychological factors such as cognitive distortions
Spiritual factors such as religious affiliation
Biological factors such as current medications

Correct answer: Social factors such as family relationships and community ties

Social factors, including family relationships and community ties, directly reflect the strength and availability of a client's support network.

Question 100: Which type of data is MOST useful for tracking individual client progress over time?

Longitudinal outcome data from repeated assessments (Correct answer)
Single-point diagnostic data
Aggregate community health statistics
Cross-sectional prevalence data

Correct answer: Longitudinal outcome data from repeated assessments

Longitudinal outcome data collected through repeated assessments over time is most useful for tracking individual client progress and treatment response.

CBHCM (Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager)

The CBHCM certification, administered by the Florida Certification Board, validates competency in behavioral health case management including assessment, service planning, coordination of care, documentation, recovery-oriented practices, and professional ethics.

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