CCM - Certified Case Manager Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which standardized tool is widely used to screen for depression in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

The PHQ-9 is a validated, widely used depression screening tool.

Question 2

A case manager identifies caregiver burnout. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Assess specific stressors and connect with respite care and support resources

Answer

Assessing stressors and connecting with respite care addresses burnout while maintaining the caregiving arrangement.

Question 3

What is the biopsychosocial model?

Accepted Answer

An integrated model considering biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness

Answer

The biopsychosocial model integrates biological, psychological, and social factors for comprehensive health understanding.

Question 4

Which psychosocial domain addresses the client's perceived ability to manage their health condition?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-efficacy assessment evaluates the client's confidence in managing their health condition.

Question 5

A client recently diagnosed with a chronic illness is in denial. How should the case manager respond?

Accepted Answer

Provide supportive presence, gently offer information, and allow processing at their own pace

Answer

During denial, provide support while gently offering information and allowing the client to process.

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