CCM Rehabilitation and Vocational Concepts 3

Question 1

Which model of disability focuses on societal barriers as the primary cause of disability rather than the individual's impairment?

Accepted Answer

Social model

Answer

The social model holds that disability results from societal barriers, attitudes, and exclusions rather than from the person's physical or mental impairment alone.

Question 2

A case manager coordinating services for a client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) should prioritize which rehabilitation specialist FIRST to address cognitive deficits affecting daily functioning?

Accepted Answer

Neuropsychologist

Answer

A neuropsychologist conducts standardized testing to identify specific cognitive impairments from TBI, establishing the baseline necessary for all rehabilitation planning.

Question 3

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) classifies jobs according to which primary factor?

Accepted Answer

Physical demand levels and skill requirements

Answer

The DOT categorizes occupations based on worker functions (data, people, things), physical demands, and General Educational Development (GED) levels.

Question 4

Which term describes the practice of placing a person with a disability into competitive employment and providing ongoing support rather than training first in a sheltered setting?

Accepted Answer

Supported employment

Answer

Supported employment places individuals with significant disabilities directly into integrated, competitive jobs and provides individualized ongoing support (job coaching) as needed.

Question 5

A client refuses a modified-duty position offered by their employer following a work injury. Which consequence most commonly applies in workers' compensation cases?

Accepted Answer

Temporary disability benefits may be suspended or reduced

Answer

Most state workers' compensation laws allow suspension or reduction of temporary disability benefits when a claimant refuses a bona fide, medically-appropriate offer of modified duty.

CCM - Certified Case Manager Exam Practice Test

CCM - Certified Case Manager Exam Practice Test

CCM Rehabilitation and Vocational Concepts 3