ANSA Risk & Safety Evaluation 2

Question 1

On the ANSA, a rating of '3' for Danger to Self indicates that the person:

Accepted Answer

Requires immediate action due to imminent risk

Answer

A rating of 3 on any ANSA risk item signals an immediate, actionable need requiring urgent intervention.

Question 2

When evaluating elopement risk on the ANSA, which factor most directly raises the rating level?

Accepted Answer

Current intent to leave care combined with means to do so

Answer

Current intent combined with the capability to act on it escalates elopement risk to a higher rating requiring active planning.

Question 3

A practitioner notes that a client's caregiver is currently overwhelmed and unable to supervise safety needs. On the ANSA, this information is BEST captured under which domain?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver Stress and Strain

Answer

Caregiver Stress and Strain captures the caregiver's capacity to meet the individual's needs, including supervision for safety.

Question 4

Which ANSA rating for Sexually Abusive Behavior indicates the behavior is historical only and not currently actionable?

Accepted Answer

Rating 1 — history present but currently manageable

Answer

A rating of 1 on the ANSA signifies that a need or history exists but is currently sufficiently managed and does not require new action.

Question 5

The ANSA principle of 'shared understanding' in risk assessment means:

Accepted Answer

Ratings are developed collaboratively so the individual understands and agrees with the assessment

Answer

Shared understanding is a core ANSA principle where the assessment process is transparent and collaborative with the individual being assessed.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Risk & Safety Evaluation 2