CCP Interdisciplinary Team Roles 3

Question 1

A behavioral health specialist embedded in a chronic care team is MOST focused on:

Accepted Answer

Addressing depression, anxiety, and health behavior change

Answer

Behavioral health specialists address mental health comorbidities and motivate behavior change, which are critical drivers of chronic disease outcomes.

Question 2

During a team huddle, the nurse practitioner reports a patient's HbA1c remains uncontrolled at 9.8%. Which team action reflects TRUE interdisciplinary practice?

Accepted Answer

The team jointly reviews adherence, diet, stress, and medications before developing a plan

Answer

True interdisciplinary practice involves all relevant disciplines contributing their expertise simultaneously to form a unified, patient-centered plan.

Question 3

A health educator on the chronic care team is developing a self-management program for patients with heart failure. The educator's PRIMARY goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Build patients' knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to symptom changes

Answer

Health educators empower patients with the knowledge and self-efficacy to monitor symptoms and take appropriate action, reducing hospitalizations.

Question 4

A case manager's role in chronic care is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating services across providers and settings to meet patient goals

Answer

Case managers serve as central coordinators who align clinical services, community resources, and patient goals across the continuum of care.

Question 5

Which team member is PRIMARILY responsible for assessing a patient's functional ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) in the home setting?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapist

Answer

Occupational therapists evaluate and retrain patients in ADLs, adapting tasks and environments to support independent functioning at home.

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

CCP Interdisciplinary Team Roles 3