ANSA Caregiver Assessment & Support 4

Question 1

A caregiver is inconsistent in implementing a behavior support plan developed by the clinical team. Which ANSA domain is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver Supervision

Answer

Caregiver Supervision captures the caregiver's ability to monitor, implement plans, and provide consistent oversight for the individual in their care.

Question 2

An individual's caregiver fails to administer prescribed medication consistently despite training. What rating on Caregiver Supervision is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

2 – Supervision needs that require support

Answer

Inconsistent medication administration indicates a supervision gap that requires targeted training or support services, warranting a rating of 2.

Question 3

During a crisis, a caregiver calls 911 immediately instead of using the individualized crisis plan developed with the treatment team. What does this suggest for the ANSA?

Accepted Answer

The caregiver needs additional training in using the person's crisis plan

Answer

Bypassing the individualized crisis plan suggests the caregiver needs training and support to use it effectively, which should be addressed in the service plan.

Question 4

A caregiver reports that they monitor the individual's whereabouts closely but allows unsupervised internet access for hours. How should ANSA supervision be rated?

Accepted Answer

2 – Supervision has a specific gap requiring intervention

Answer

The caregiver demonstrates supervision in one area but has a significant gap in digital safety that requires targeted intervention.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios would warrant a rating of '3' on Caregiver Supervision in the ANSA?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver leaves a suicidal individual home alone without a safety plan

Answer

Leaving a suicidal individual unsupervised without a safety plan represents an immediate safety threat requiring urgent caregiver and system response.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Caregiver Assessment & Support 4