Exam 9: Building a Case File

Case files fulfill which of the following purposes? I. Serve as a resource during a financial audit or legal review II. Replace a case manager's testimony in cases of child maltreatment III. Summarize work done with the client from intake to aftercare IV. Provide information for measuring an agency's effectiveness ​

A narrative psychological report includes which of the following? I.The orienting data II.The psychologist's conclusions III.The medical data IV.The vocational information V.The eligibility criteria ​

A procedure that is used to appraise the general health status of the individual and establish whether a physical or mental impairment is present is called: ​

A written document that explains an individual's personal characteristics, mental status, and personal history is a: ​

Educational information may become a part of a client's case file if: ​

When working with people who have disabilities, medical knowledge is important because: ​

Many different agencies approach medical information in different ways. Some agencies: I.may require documentation of a mental or physical disability or condition in determining eligibility for services. II.may use the results of medical examinations as a part of their ongoing assessment procedures. III.may use medical records to explain the client's personal characteristics, mental status, and social history. IV.may use medical information as a substitute for a psychological evaluation or a detailed social history. ​

To make social history-taking a positive experience, the case manager should: I.make sure the client understands the benefits of the data gathering. II.attempt to put solutions to the client's concerns in place. III.concentrate on completing all the required forms and documents. IV.use the time to continue building the relationship with the client. ​

In medical terminology, the word element that usually denotes a procedure, condition, or the disease is the: ​

A written document that provides information about the way an individual experiences problems, past problem-solving behaviors, developmental stages, and interpersonal relationships is a(n): ​

In medical terminology, the word element that usually denotes number, time, position, direction, or negation is the: ​

An accurate and complete social history should include which of the following? I.An interpretation of medical terminology and information II.A brief description of the client's presenting problem III.Any identifying information about the client IV.A detailed interpretation of psychological test data V.A description of family and interpersonal relationships ​

In completing a social history, the case manager should be sensitive to the culture of the client because: I.culture-bound questions can create barriers to the development of the helping relationship. II.individuals from collectivist cultures may not be willing to share their personal story. III.the client who is a member of a minority group might value the group more than the individual. IV.the client's telling of his or her experience of history may be that of the group or family. ​

The process of gathering data related to the occupational interests and behaviors of the client is: ​

One advantage of completing a social history with a client is that: ​

A client may be referred for psychological evaluation so that the case manager may: I.establish a diagnosis to ensure that eligibility criteria for services are met. II.provide justification for a service offered by the agency. III.obtain information regarding the client's personality, aptitude, and interests. IV.resolve any contradictions or ambiguities in the client's case file. ​

When making a referral for psychological evaluation, the case manager should: ​