CCM Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy 3

Question 1

The primary goal of post-acute care follow-up within 7 days of hospital discharge is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the risk of preventable 30-day readmissions

Answer

Early post-discharge follow-up is a key evidence-based intervention to identify and resolve issues that lead to preventable 30-day hospital readmissions.

Question 2

Social determinants of health (SDOH) screening in care management is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Identify non-clinical barriers that affect health outcomes

Answer

SDOH screening identifies factors like housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation barriers that directly impact a patient's ability to follow their care plan.

Question 3

A care manager working with a terminally ill patient who wants to remain at home should prioritize referral to:

Accepted Answer

Home hospice services

Answer

Home hospice services align with the patient's goal of remaining at home while providing comfort-focused care, symptom management, and family support.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a care manager may share a patient's protected health information (PHI) with a family member without written authorization when:

Accepted Answer

The patient is present and verbally agrees to the disclosure

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to family members when the patient is present, has capacity, and verbally agrees or does not object to the sharing of information.

Question 5

Which intervention is most effective in improving medication adherence in patients with multiple chronic conditions?

Accepted Answer

Simplifying the medication regimen and providing pill organizers

Answer

Regimen simplification and practical tools like pill organizers directly address the cognitive and logistical barriers that most commonly cause non-adherence in complex patients.

(CCM) Certified Care Management Professional Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Care Management Professional Practice Test

CCM Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy 3