ANSA Risk & Safety Evaluation 3

Question 1

A client with a history of fire-setting has not exhibited the behavior in 18 months and is engaged in treatment. The MOST appropriate ANSA rating for this risk domain is:

Accepted Answer

1 — history suggests watchfulness is warranted

Answer

A rating of 1 reflects a history that warrants monitoring even when current behavior is absent, guiding ongoing vigilance in the safety plan.

Question 2

When completing the ANSA with someone who has intellectual disabilities, the assessor should:

Accepted Answer

Use simplified language and augmentative communication supports to gather the individual's perspective

Answer

The ANSA is designed to be adapted to the individual's communication needs so their voice is included in the assessment.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the ANSA 'Risk Behaviors' module compared to the 'Needs' module?

Accepted Answer

Risk behaviors capture potential harm to self or others; needs capture functional impairment areas

Answer

Risk Behaviors in the ANSA specifically target safety-related concerns such as danger to self or others, while the Needs module addresses broader functional and psychiatric challenges.

Question 4

A practitioner is updating an ANSA after a client was involved in a domestic violence incident as a victim. Which domain rating is MOST likely to change?

Accepted Answer

Victimization

Answer

Victimization on the ANSA directly captures whether an individual has experienced abuse, violence, or exploitation, and would be updated to reflect the new incident.

Question 5

In ANSA-based safety planning, a rating of '3' for Danger to Others obligates the assessor to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the team and initiate immediate action, which may include a duty-to-warn assessment

Answer

A rating of 3 on Danger to Others triggers immediate action protocols including team notification and potential duty-to-warn obligations.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Risk & Safety Evaluation 3