CCP CCP Social Determinants of Health & Community Resources 2

Question 1

Which SDOH domain is MOST directly linked to poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity

Answer

Food insecurity is most directly linked to poor glycemic control because patients may eat high-glycemic foods when healthy options are unavailable or unaffordable.

Question 2

A CCP notices a patient's chronic conditions are worsening despite adherence to medication. The CCP should assess for:

Accepted Answer

Underlying social stressors such as job loss or domestic stress

Answer

Worsening health despite medication adherence often signals unaddressed social stressors that undermine overall wellness and self-management capacity.

Question 3

In the context of CCP practice, 'warm handoffs' to community health workers are used to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate personal introductions that increase trust and follow-through on referrals

Answer

A warm handoff involves a personal introduction between the care professional and the community health worker, improving patient trust and referral completion rates.

Question 4

Which SDOH factor is MOST associated with increased emergency department utilization among chronic disease patients?

Accepted Answer

Low health literacy combined with lack of social support

Answer

Patients with low health literacy and inadequate social support are significantly more likely to use the emergency department as a primary care source.

Question 5

When completing an SDOH screening, a CCP discovers a patient experiences intimate partner violence (IPV). The CCP must:

Accepted Answer

Follow mandatory reporting laws and provide safe resource referrals per state guidelines

Answer

CCPs must comply with applicable mandatory reporting laws while offering trauma-informed support and safe resources such as hotlines and shelters.

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

CCP CCP Social Determinants of Health & Community Resources 2