CCTC CCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator Psychosocial Assessment and Support Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which standardized tool is most commonly used by transplant coordinators to screen for depression in transplant candidates?

Accepted Answer

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Answer

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Answer

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Question 2

A transplant candidate discloses active alcohol use during psychosocial evaluation. What is the minimum sobriety period typically required by most US transplant programs before listing for liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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3 months

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12 months

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24 months

Question 3

Which member of the transplant multidisciplinary team is primarily responsible for conducting formal psychosocial evaluations of transplant candidates?

Accepted Answer

Transplant social worker or psychologist

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Transplant coordinator

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Transplant hepatologist

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Financial counselor

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of identifying a designated caregiver during pre-transplant evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To provide essential physical and emotional support during recovery and ensure medication adherence

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To complete insurance paperwork

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To act as a financial guarantor for transplant costs

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To attend all clinic appointments as a legal requirement

Question 5

A listed transplant recipient is found to have relapsed to illicit drug use. According to UNOS policy and standard transplant practice, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Place the patient on hold status and refer to substance use treatment

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Proceed with transplant if an organ becomes available immediately

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Permanently delist the patient without further evaluation

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Notify law enforcement about the substance use

Question 6

Which of the following psychosocial factors is considered a RELATIVE contraindication to transplant listing by most US programs?

Accepted Answer

Active non-adherence to current medical regimen without demonstrated improvement

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History of treated depression now in remission

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Presence of a supportive spouse as sole caregiver

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Prior history of completed psychotherapy