Deck 11: Intervention: Case Management and the Roles of Other Professionals

Question 1

A family that has just become involved with protective services might feel

A) displaced anger
B) fear and may withdraw
C) depression
D) some members may feel suicidal
E) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

The custody of the children is determined by

A) who wants them
B) the potential danger to them
C) the families ability to use resources
D) b and c only
E) all of the above

Answer 2

b and c only

Question 3

The ____________ is often the first contact who sets the tone for the family's later contacts with the medical team.

A) nurse
B) physician
C) intern
D) medical social worker

Answer 3

nurse

Question 4

The chances of an abusive family member of being arrested by the police are __________.

A) high
B) rare
C) dependent upon how the police view them
D) depends on whether the case comes in on the day or night shift
E) all of the above

Question 5

If you were a protective services worker about to go out on your first home visit with a family, what would you guess might happen? What reactions might the family have? Are there cultural variations to these reactions?

Question 6

What is meant by a team approach? Describe in brief the roles of professionals on that team and how they could wok together effectively. Be specific.