ANSA Recovery & Resilience Factors 2

Question 1

On the ANSA, a rating of '1' for a resilience/recovery strength such as Natural Supports indicates:

Accepted Answer

The strength exists but requires some development to be useful

Answer

A rating of 1 for strengths on the ANSA means the strength is identified but needs some development to be effectively used in planning.

Question 2

Which ANSA resilience factor best captures an individual's belief that their situation can improve and that positive change is possible?

Accepted Answer

Optimism

Answer

Optimism reflects the individual's hopefulness and belief in the possibility of positive change, a key resilience factor on the ANSA.

Question 3

When assessing 'Natural Supports' in the ANSA Recovery & Resilience domain, a clinician should consider:

Accepted Answer

Family, friends, and community members who provide informal assistance

Answer

Natural Supports includes informal networks such as family, friends, and community members who provide assistance outside of formal services.

Question 4

A person who independently manages their medications, maintains hygiene, and keeps medical appointments would score best on which ANSA resilience factor?

Accepted Answer

Self-Care

Answer

Self-Care on the ANSA measures the individual's ability to independently manage personal health and daily living tasks.

Question 5

On the ANSA, 'Coping Skills' as a recovery factor refers to:

Accepted Answer

The individual's ability to manage stress and adversity through adaptive strategies

Answer

Coping Skills in the ANSA context measures how well the individual uses adaptive strategies to handle stress, adversity, and challenges.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Recovery & Resilience Factors 2