ANSA Mental Health & Substance Use Assessment 2

Question 1

On the ANSA rating scale, a score of '2' for a mental health item means the assessor should:

Accepted Answer

Take immediate action to address this need

Answer

A rating of 2 on the ANSA indicates the need requires action in the current service plan.

Question 2

An adult reports drinking four to five beers nightly and states it does not affect his job performance. How should this be rated on the ANSA Alcohol Use item?

Accepted Answer

2 — action needed in the service plan

Answer

Daily heavy alcohol use that the individual minimizes still meets criteria for action (rating 2) because it poses significant health and safety risk.

Question 3

Which ANSA domain specifically addresses an individual's history of traumatic experiences and their ongoing impact on functioning?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment to Trauma

Answer

The Adjustment to Trauma item captures how well an individual has adapted to and recovered from past traumatic experiences.

Question 4

A clinician rates a client's 'Cognitive Functioning' as 3 on the ANSA. This indicates the client:

Accepted Answer

Has cognitive impairment so severe it creates immediate safety concerns

Answer

A rating of 3 on any ANSA item signals an immediate, safety-level need requiring urgent intervention.

Question 5

When assessing substance use on the ANSA, which factor most directly influences whether use is rated a 1 versus a 2?

Accepted Answer

Whether the use disrupts functioning or poses safety risk

Answer

The distinction between ratings 1 and 2 hinges on functional impairment and safety risk, not merely the type or number of substances.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Mental Health & Substance Use Assessment 2