CBHCM Assessment and Planning 2

Question 1

A behavioral health case manager is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment. Which domain is MOST important to evaluate when determining a client's support network?

Accepted Answer

Social factors such as family relationships and community ties

Answer

Social factors, including family relationships and community ties, directly reflect the strength and availability of a client's support network.

Question 2

When using the DSM-5 to guide assessment, a case manager notes a client has 'clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.' This criterion primarily helps distinguish:

Accepted Answer

Disorder from normal variation

Answer

Clinically significant impairment is a key DSM-5 criterion used to differentiate a diagnosable mental disorder from normal human experiences or stress reactions.

Question 3

A case manager is completing a functional assessment for a client with schizophrenia. Which tool is MOST appropriate for measuring the client's ability to perform activities of daily living?

Accepted Answer

GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning)

Answer

The GAF scale specifically measures overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning, making it appropriate for evaluating ADL capacity.

Question 4

During care planning, a case manager identifies that a client's goals conflict with the treatment team's recommendations. The BEST initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a collaborative discussion between the client and treatment team

Answer

Person-centered care requires facilitating dialogue between clients and providers to reconcile differences and develop mutually agreed-upon goals.

Question 5

A case manager notices a client scored 20 on the PHQ-9 at intake and 12 at the 4-week follow-up. This change BEST indicates:

Accepted Answer

The client's depression severity has decreased from severe to moderate

Answer

A PHQ-9 score of 20 falls in the severe range and 12 falls in the moderate range, indicating a reduction in depressive symptom severity.

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

(CBHCM) Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Practice Test

CBHCM Assessment and Planning 2