CCM - Certified Case Manager Care Transition Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which evidence-based model focuses specifically on reducing hospital readmissions through enhanced transition planning?

Accepted Answer

The Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) by Eric Coleman

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The Chronic Care Model

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The Patient-Centered Medical Home model

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The Accountable Care Organization framework

Question 2

What is the recommended timeframe for scheduling a primary care follow-up appointment after hospital discharge for high-risk patients?

Accepted Answer

Within 48-72 hours

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Within 30 days

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Within 7 days

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Within 2 weeks

Question 3

During a care transition, which factor is the strongest predictor of a client's risk for readmission?

Accepted Answer

Having a previous hospitalization within the past 30 days

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Age over 65

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Living in a rural area

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Having private insurance

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the teach-back method during discharge education?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the client's understanding of discharge instructions by having them explain it back

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To test the client's intelligence level

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To satisfy documentation requirements

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To reduce the time spent on discharge education

Question 5

Which transition barrier is most commonly overlooked but significantly impacts medication adherence post-discharge?

Accepted Answer

Cost and insurance coverage of prescribed medications

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Lack of transportation to the pharmacy

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The client's health literacy level

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Allergies to prescribed medications

Question 6

What distinguishes a care transition from a care transfer in case management terminology?

Accepted Answer

A transition involves a change in health status or care needs while a transfer is a physical relocation between settings

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They are the same concept

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A transfer requires physician approval while a transition does not

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A transition is always planned while a transfer is always emergent