Certified Case Manager Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention 1 Flashcards
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Which psychosocial intervention is most appropriate when a client expresses feelings of hopelessness about their chronic illness?
Answer: Use motivational interviewing techniques to explore the client's ambivalence and build self-efficacy
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, client-centered approach that helps individuals explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, making it the most appropriate first-line psychosocial intervention for hopelessness related to chronic illness.
A case manager is assessing a newly diagnosed cancer patient. Which factor is MOST critical to evaluate as part of a psychosocial assessment?
Answer: The patient's social support network and coping mechanisms
Social support and coping mechanisms are foundational psychosocial factors that directly influence a patient's ability to manage a new serious diagnosis, adhere to treatment, and maintain quality of life.
What does the term 'self-efficacy' refer to in the context of psychosocial case management?
Answer: A client's belief in their own capacity to perform behaviors necessary to achieve a specific goal
Self-efficacy, a concept developed by Albert Bandura, refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations, which strongly influences health behaviors and treatment adherence.
A case manager notices that a client from a non-Western cultural background is refusing a mental health referral due to stigma. What is the BEST approach?
Answer: Explore culturally congruent alternatives and educate the client about mental health in a culturally sensitive manner
Cultural competence requires case managers to acknowledge cultural beliefs, explore alternatives that align with the client's values, and provide education in a respectful, non-coercive manner to promote engagement with needed services.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of conducting a functional status assessment in psychosocial case management?
Answer: To evaluate how a client's physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities affect their daily functioning and independence
Functional status assessment evaluates how physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors impact a client's ability to perform activities of daily living, which informs the care plan and identifies areas requiring support or intervention.
A case manager is working with a client who has a history of trauma. Which approach should guide the case manager's interactions?
Answer: Use a trauma-informed care framework that emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, and client empowerment
Trauma-informed care recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates knowledge about trauma into policies and practices, prioritizing safety, transparency, and empowerment without requiring disclosure or risking re-traumatization.