CPC Patient Navigation and Advocacy 5

Question 1

A community paramedic identifies a patient living in substandard housing with mold contributing to asthma exacerbations. What is the MOST comprehensive advocacy action?

Accepted Answer

Document the hazard, educate the patient on rights, and connect them with housing authority or legal aid

Answer

Documenting hazards and connecting the patient to housing authorities and legal aid addresses the root environmental cause of asthma exacerbations.

Question 2

Which element is ESSENTIAL when developing an individualized care plan for a community paramedicine patient?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating patient-identified goals and priorities alongside clinical recommendations

Answer

Patient-centered care plans incorporate the patient's own goals, which increases engagement and adherence.

Question 3

A community paramedic notices a patient has untreated dental pain that is worsening a poorly controlled diabetic condition. What navigation step BEST addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient to a federally qualified health center (FQHC) or dental school clinic offering sliding-scale fees

Answer

FQHCs and dental school clinics offer affordable dental care on a sliding-scale basis for uninsured or underinsured patients.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, in which scenario may a community paramedic share patient information without explicit consent?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating care with treating providers directly involved in the patient's care

Answer

HIPAA's treatment exception permits sharing protected health information among treating providers without explicit patient consent.

Question 5

A patient with severe social isolation and no family support is at risk for self-neglect. Which community resource is MOST appropriate to involve?

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services (APS) and community senior center

Answer

Adult Protective Services is mandated to investigate self-neglect, while senior centers provide social engagement to reduce isolation.

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

CPC Patient Navigation and Advocacy 5