ANSA ANSA Physical Health & Functional Needs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the ANSA, what does a score of 3 on a physical health item indicate?
- No current need
- Preventive monitoring
- Need for a service plan
- Immediate or intensive action required (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which ANSA domain best captures a client's need for assistance with bathing, dressing, or grooming due to a physical disability?
- Self-Care/Daily Living (Correct answer)
- Employment/Education
- Risk Behaviors
- Caregiver Needs
Correct 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.
Question 3: A client reports severe obesity that is untreated and significantly affecting their mobility. Which ANSA rating applies?
- 0
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 3
Correct answer: 2
An untreated condition that significantly impacts functioning and requires an action plan is rated 2 on the ANSA.
Question 4: Why is it important to assess physical health alongside mental health in the ANSA framework?
- Physical health is only assessed if the client requests it
- Physical and mental health interact and both influence recovery (Correct answer)
- Physical health is addressed exclusively by medical staff
- The ANSA does not include physical health items
Correct 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.
Question 5: A client has a recent cancer diagnosis that requires immediate oncology referral. What ANSA rating would this receive?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 3
A newly diagnosed serious condition requiring immediate specialist referral warrants an ANSA rating of 3.
Question 6: Which statement best describes a strength-based approach to physical health needs in the ANSA?
- Focus only on deficits to justify service authorization
- Document both the health need and the client's ability to self-manage or engage with treatment (Correct answer)
- Avoid documenting physical health to prevent stigma
- Rate all physical conditions as 2 regardless of severity
Correct 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.
ANSA ANSA Physical Health & Functional Needs 2
In the ANSA, what does a score of 3 on a physical health item indicate?