CPG Challenges and Opportunities 2

Question 1

A guardian discovers their ward has untreated depression that was never diagnosed before guardianship. What is the guardian's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Arrange for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and appropriate treatment

Answer

Guardians must ensure wards receive necessary medical and mental health care, including arranging evaluations and treatment for newly identified conditions.

Question 2

When a ward's family members disagree with the guardian's care decisions, what is the most appropriate initial step?

Accepted Answer

Engage in open communication with the family and document the discussion

Answer

Guardians should facilitate communication with family members, document discussions, and attempt to resolve disagreements collaboratively before escalating to the court.

Question 3

Which scenario best illustrates a 'least restrictive alternative' approach in professional guardianship?

Accepted Answer

Exploring supported decision-making and representative payee options before seeking full guardianship

Answer

The least restrictive alternative principle requires exploring less intrusive options such as supported decision-making before seeking or maintaining full guardianship.

Question 4

A guardian faces a conflict between respecting a ward's expressed preferences and protecting the ward's safety. Which ethical principle should guide this tension?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy should be maximized to the extent consistent with avoiding serious harm

Answer

Guardians must balance autonomy with protection, preserving the ward's self-determination as much as possible while preventing serious harm.

Question 5

What challenge is most commonly associated with managing multiple guardianship cases simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Risk of inadequate individualized attention and potential conflicts of interest

Answer

Managing too many cases simultaneously risks insufficient individualized attention to each ward's needs and increases the potential for conflicts of interest.

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

CPG Challenges and Opportunities 2