CMC Client Consultation & Needs Analysis 2

Question 1

During a home assessment for a client with progressive MS, which factor most critically determines whether a ramp or a vertical platform lift is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Available space and the height of the threshold or steps

Answer

The architectural constraints—specifically available horizontal space and the vertical rise—determine whether a ramp (which requires more floor space) or a lift is the appropriate solution.

Question 2

A CMC is conducting a consultation with an elderly client who lives alone and has mild cognitive impairment. Which additional resource should the consultant most strongly consider involving?

Accepted Answer

A family member or designated caregiver in the planning process

Answer

Involving a trusted family member or caregiver ensures that the client's long-term safety needs are properly addressed when the client's cognitive capacity may limit self-advocacy.

Question 3

When documenting a client's needs analysis, why is it important to record both current functional limitations AND projected future decline?

Accepted Answer

To design modifications that remain effective as the client's condition progresses

Answer

Recording projected decline allows the CMC to recommend modifications that accommodate future needs, reducing the cost and disruption of repeated retrofits.

Question 4

A client with bilateral hip replacements reports difficulty rising from standard-height seating. The FIRST assessment step the CMC should take is:

Accepted Answer

Measure the client's popliteal height to determine optimal seat height

Answer

Measuring popliteal height (back of knee to floor) establishes the individualized seat height that supports safe, independent transfers for that specific client.

Question 5

Which interview technique is MOST effective when a client is reluctant to disclose the full extent of their functional limitations?

Accepted Answer

Using open-ended questions and observational assessment during ADL tasks

Answer

Open-ended questions combined with direct observation of activities of daily living reveal limitations the client may minimize or be unaware of when answering direct questions.

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CMC Client Consultation & Needs Analysis 2