CPC Patient Navigation and Advocacy 2

Question 1

A community paramedic visits a patient who refuses to take prescribed medications due to cost. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's insurance coverage and explore assistance programs

Answer

Document refusal and move on

Answer

Contact the physician to discontinue the medication

Answer

Advise the patient to purchase generic alternatives on their own

Question 2

Which community resource is MOST appropriate to connect a food-insecure patient with in the United States?

Accepted Answer

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Answer

Medicaid waiver program

Answer

Area Agency on Aging

Answer

Community Mental Health Center

Question 3

A patient with limited English proficiency needs health education. What is the best practice for a community paramedic?

Accepted Answer

Use a trained medical interpreter or translation service

Answer

Use a family member as an interpreter

Answer

Speak slowly and hope the patient understands

Answer

Provide written materials in English only

Question 4

When advocating for a patient within the healthcare system, which approach BEST defines the community paramedic's role?

Accepted Answer

Acting as a liaison between the patient and their care team to ensure needs are addressed

Answer

Making medical decisions on the patient's behalf

Answer

Replacing the primary care physician as the main point of contact

Answer

Limiting advocacy to emergency situations only

Question 5

A homebound elderly patient has untreated hypertension but has not seen a doctor in two years. After stabilizing the patient, what is the community paramedic's priority navigation step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange follow-up with a primary care provider and address transportation barriers

Answer

Transport to the emergency department immediately

Answer

Prescribe antihypertensives directly

Answer

Notify adult protective services without the patient's consent

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes a social determinant of health relevant to patient navigation?

Accepted Answer

Housing stability

Answer

Serum cholesterol level

Answer

Pulse oximetry reading

Answer

Echocardiogram result

Question 7

A patient discloses during a home visit that they are experiencing domestic violence. What is the community paramedic's first obligation?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient's immediate safety and provide information on local resources

Answer

Confront the suspected abuser immediately

Answer

File a police report without the patient's knowledge

Answer

Document the visit as routine and take no further action