Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention Flashcards
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A case manager is working with a grieving widow who refuses to accept that her husband has died. According to Kübler-Ross, which stage of grief is she experiencing?
Answer: Denial
Denial is the first stage in Kübler-Ross's model, where individuals refuse to accept the reality of a loss as a protective psychological mechanism.
Which intervention is MOST appropriate when a case manager identifies that a client has limited social support contributing to social isolation?
Answer: Refer the client to community support groups and social services
Connecting isolated clients to community resources and support groups directly addresses the social determinant of health identified during assessment.
A case manager assesses a client with a history of trauma who becomes highly anxious during medical procedures. This response is BEST explained by which psychological concept?
Answer: Trauma-informed care and trauma triggers
Trauma triggers are stimuli that evoke distress responses in individuals with trauma histories, which is a core concept in trauma-informed care.
When assessing an elderly client for cognitive impairment, which tool is most appropriate for a brief initial screening?
Answer: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
The MMSE is a widely validated brief cognitive screening tool used to detect and monitor cognitive impairment in older adults.
A case manager is working with a client who has a substance use disorder. The client says, 'I know I drink too much, but I'm not ready to quit yet.' What stage of change is the client in?
Answer: Contemplation
Contemplation is characterized by awareness of a problem and ambivalence about change — the client acknowledges the issue but is not yet committed to action.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'locus of control' as it applies to psychosocial assessment?
Answer: A client's belief about who controls outcomes in their life
Locus of control refers to whether individuals believe their life outcomes are primarily controlled by themselves (internal) or by external forces.
A case manager is conducting a suicide risk assessment. Which factor represents the HIGHEST risk for suicide attempt?
Answer: Having a specific plan, means, and timeline
The presence of a specific suicide plan with identified means and a timeline is the strongest indicator of imminent suicide risk requiring immediate intervention.