ANSA Physical Health & Functional Needs Flashcards
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In the ANSA, what does a score of 3 on a physical health item indicate?
Answer: Immediate or intensive action required
A score of 3 on the ANSA indicates the need is of the highest severity and requires immediate or intensive intervention.
Which ANSA domain best captures a client's need for assistance with bathing, dressing, or grooming due to a physical disability?
Answer: Self-Care/Daily Living
Self-Care/Daily Living in the ANSA addresses a client's ability to manage personal hygiene and basic activities of daily living.
A client reports severe obesity that is untreated and significantly affecting their mobility. Which ANSA rating applies?
Answer: 2
An untreated condition that significantly impacts functioning and requires an action plan is rated 2 on the ANSA.
Why is it important to assess physical health alongside mental health in the ANSA framework?
Answer: Physical and mental health interact and both influence recovery
The ANSA recognizes that physical and mental health are interconnected, and addressing both improves overall recovery outcomes.
A client has a recent cancer diagnosis that requires immediate oncology referral. What ANSA rating would this receive?
Answer: 3
A newly diagnosed serious condition requiring immediate specialist referral warrants an ANSA rating of 3.
Which statement best describes a strength-based approach to physical health needs in the ANSA?
Answer: Document both the health need and the client's ability to self-manage or engage with treatment
The ANSA encourages documenting both needs and strengths, including a client's motivation and capacity to engage in managing their own physical health.