CCM Psychosocial & Behavioral Health Support 3

Question 1

A client recently lost their spouse and reports prolonged difficulty functioning, persistent yearning, and emotional numbness lasting over 12 months. This presentation is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged grief disorder

Answer

Prolonged grief disorder (also called complicated grief) is characterized by intense, persistent grief lasting more than 12 months that significantly impairs functioning, distinguishing it from normal bereavement.

Question 2

Which federal agency is the primary source for evidence-based behavioral health resources, treatment locators, and public education in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Answer

SAMHSA is the lead U.S. federal agency for improving behavioral health in the nation, providing evidence-based guidelines, the National Helpline, treatment locator, and educational resources.

Question 3

A care manager identifies that an elderly client living alone rarely leaves home, has few social contacts, and reports feeling lonely. The FIRST step in addressing this issue is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the client's social support network and preferences

Answer

Before implementing any intervention, a comprehensive assessment of social isolation must be conducted to understand the client's existing supports, preferences, and the extent of the problem.

Question 4

Which of the following statements BEST reflects an ethical principle when a care manager disagrees with a client's psychosocial decision?

Accepted Answer

The care manager should follow the client's wishes as long as the client has decisional capacity

Answer

Autonomy — the right of a competent client to make their own decisions — is a foundational ethical principle; care managers must respect client choices even when they personally disagree, provided the client has decisional capacity.

Question 5

A care manager is developing a psychosocial support plan for a client from a collectivist cultural background. Which approach is MOST culturally appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Incorporate family and community decision-making into the care plan

Answer

Collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony and family involvement in decision-making; incorporating family and community perspectives into care planning is a culturally responsive practice for these clients.

(CCM) Certified Care Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Care Manager Practice Test

CCM Psychosocial & Behavioral Health Support 3