Question 1

Allocation of financial resources typically has the greatest impact on:&#10;A) &#8203;The type of services available&#10;B) &#8203;The types of goals deemed achievable&#10;C) &#8203;The quality of services&#10;D) &#8203;The duration of services

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Refusal to identify next-of-kin is a:&#10;A) &#8203;Legitimate reason to deny services&#10;B) &#8203;Legal issue; there must be a person to be contacted in the event of an emergency&#10;C) &#8203;Generally regarded as a right of the client&#10;D) &#8203;Decision which must foster discussion between counselor and client

Accepted Answer

Clients generally have the right to refuse to identify a next-of-kin, as it pertains to their personal privacy and autonomy.

Question 3

The ________ date refers to the fact that you are stating clearly to the providers how long you expect it will take for the service to meet the goals your client and you decided upon.&#10;A) &#8203;Referral&#10;B) &#8203;Review&#10;C) &#8203;Target&#10;D) &#8203;Anticipated

Accepted Answer

The target date refers to the timeframe in which the service provider is expected to achieve the goals that have been established with the client. The other options do not accurately describe this concept. Referral refers to the recommendation of a service provider, review refers to an evaluation of progress, and anticipated refers to something that is expected to happen in the future.

Question 4

The review date,in its strictest but fairest aspect,is a time to contemplate:&#10;A) &#8203;Criticism&#10;B) &#8203;Incompetence&#10;C) &#8203;Discontinuation of funding&#10;D) &#8203;Failure

Accepted Answer

The answer of The review date,in its strictest but fairest...

Question 5

In general,which of the following is not a typical procedural manner of making an initial referral?&#10;A) &#8203;Fax&#10;B) &#8203;E-mail&#10;C) &#8203;Phone&#10;D) &#8203;Old-fashioned mail in an envelope

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general,which of the following is not...

Question 6

Which of the following is not an activity completed following the case meeting?&#10;A) &#8203;The supervisor signs the formal service plan.&#10;B) &#8203;The final plan is discussed with the client.&#10;C) &#8203;The final service plan is rewritten.&#10;D) &#8203;The client is asked for feedback, and an assessment of his or her feelings is undertaken.

Accepted Answer

The final service plan is not rewritten following the case meeting. It is finalized and signed by the supervisor.

Question 7

A client becomes a formal participant in your caseload following:&#10;A) &#8203;The initial assessment&#10;B) &#8203;The establishment of a plan&#10;C) &#8203;A verification letter&#10;D) &#8203;A referral

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a plan signifies that the client has formally agreed to participate in the services offered, marking their official entry into the caseload. This step follows initial assessments and possibly referrals, and it involves a mutual agreement on the goals and methods of treatment or support.

Question 8

A specific area of concern on the face-sheet is contraindications regarding:&#10;A) &#8203;Pregnancy, medications, and treatment&#10;B) &#8203;Childbirth and marital status&#10;C) &#8203;Psychiatric evaluation and court-ordered treatment&#10;D) &#8203;Age and numbers not to be called

Accepted Answer

Contradictions regarding pregnancy, medications, and treatment are important to note on the face-sheet as they can impact the individual's health and treatment plan. Childbirth and marital status, psychiatric evaluation and court-ordered treatment, and age and numbers not to be called may be important for other aspects of care, but are not specific areas of concern on the face-sheet.

Question 9

A referral for notification form typically contains:&#10;A) &#8203;A multi-axial diagnosis&#10;B) &#8203;A diagnosis with a code&#10;C) &#8203;The anticipated cost of service&#10;D) &#8203;A detailed description of the client's symptoms

Accepted Answer

A referral for notification form typically contains a diagnosis with a code, which is used to communicate the reason for the referral to the insurance company or other service provider. Other information that may be included in the form could include the client's contact information, demographics, and any relevant medical history, but the diagnosis code is typically the key piece of information needed for the referral. A multi-axial diagnosis or detailed description of symptoms may be included in other types of clinical documentation, but these are not typically part of a referral form. The anticipated cost of service may be discussed between the service provider and the insurance company, but this information would not typically be included on the referral form itself.

Question 10

How many dates appear on a typical referral form?&#10;A) &#8203;3&#10;B) &#8203;4&#10;C) &#8203;2&#10;D) &#8203;5

Accepted Answer

A typical referral form usually includes two dates: the date the referral is made and the date of the appointment or service.

Deck 21: Preparing for a Service Planning Conference or Disposition Planning Meeting