CPC Patient-Centered Care Planning 2

Question 1

A community paramedic visits an elderly patient with CHF who refuses daily weight monitoring. What is the most patient-centered approach?

Accepted Answer

Explore the patient's reasons and negotiate an acceptable alternative monitoring method

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Document the refusal and move on

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Contact medical direction to override the refusal

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Discontinue the patient's enrollment in the program

Question 2

When developing a care plan for a patient with multiple chronic conditions, which framework best prioritizes interventions?

Accepted Answer

Use the patient's own health priorities as the primary guide alongside clinical evidence

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Treat the most expensive condition first

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Address conditions based on physician preference

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Focus only on the primary diagnosis listed on referral

Question 3

A community paramedic discovers a diabetic patient's A1C is elevated because she cannot afford insulin. The BEST immediate care planning action is:

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and notify the supervising physician about the social determinant barrier

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Refer her to the ED for insulin administration

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Advise the patient to ration her current supply

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Increase her home visit frequency only

Question 4

Which element distinguishes a patient-centered care plan from a traditional medical treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

It incorporates the patient's goals, values, and lifestyle preferences alongside clinical objectives

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It is written in medical terminology for physician review

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It focuses exclusively on medication management

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It is updated only during acute illness episodes

Question 5

A community paramedic is creating a care plan for a Spanish-speaking patient with limited English proficiency. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Use a professional medical interpreter to ensure accurate understanding and informed consent

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Have the patient's adult child interpret all care plan discussions

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Provide written materials in English only and explain verbally

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Skip detailed care planning until the patient learns English

Question 6

When setting SMART goals with a patient in a community paramedic program, which example is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Patient will walk 10 minutes daily for 5 days per week for the next 4 weeks, monitored by daily log

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Patient will feel better soon

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Patient will reduce blood pressure

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Patient will exercise more

Question 7

A patient enrolled in a community paramedic program repeatedly misses scheduled visits. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Reassess the visit schedule and barriers, and modify the care plan to better fit the patient's life circumstances

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Discharge the patient for non-compliance

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Document missed visits and continue the same schedule

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Notify the physician to mandate patient compliance