BC ADM Psychosocial Support & Care Coordination 5

Question 1

A patient with diabetes who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) presents with unexplained A1C variability. The most important initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Screen for IPV using a validated tool in a private setting and provide safety resources

Answer

IPV is a major social determinant affecting health outcomes; screening in a private, safe environment and offering resources is a core care coordination responsibility.

Question 2

In population health management for diabetes, which metric is most commonly used to identify patients at highest risk who need proactive outreach?

Accepted Answer

Most recent A1C combined with care gap data

Answer

Combining A1C data with care gap analysis (missed labs, appointments, medications) enables risk stratification to prioritize outreach to high-need patients.

Question 3

A patient reports that their religious fasting practices affect their diabetes management. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the patient to develop a personalized fasting plan that accounts for their beliefs

Answer

Culturally sensitive care requires collaborating with patients to safely modify medication timing and monitoring during religious fasting periods.

Question 4

Peer support programs for people with diabetes have been shown to primarily improve which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy and emotional well-being

Answer

Peer support programs are most strongly associated with improved self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and sustained engagement in self-management behaviors.

Question 5

When discussing technology use (CGM, insulin pumps) with a patient, which psychosocial factor should be assessed before initiating?

Accepted Answer

The patient's readiness, numeracy, and comfort level with device use

Answer

Assessing readiness, numeracy, and comfort with technology ensures that device initiation supports rather than overwhelms the patient's self-management capacity.

(BC ADM) Advanced Diabetes Management Certification Practice Test

(BC ADM) Advanced Diabetes Management Certification Practice Test

BC ADM Psychosocial Support & Care Coordination 5