Question 1

After the discharge summary is complete, whom else should you write to or contact? Why?

Accepted Answer

A summary of treatment should be sent to each professional you are referring the client. Not only does this establish continuity of care, it also maintains your programs relationship with other resources in the community. Remember, there are strict federal laws protecting client confidentiality. You must have a signed consent/release of information form on file before any information can be shared.

Question 2

he discharge summary must be entered into the client record:

Accepted Answer

A)  at discharge. 
B)  within 72 hours of discharge. 
C)  upon the closure staffing. 
D)  within 7 days of the physical discharge. 
E)  within 15 days of the physical discharge (or otherwise mandated by the accrediting body). 
A)  at discharge. 
B)  within 72 hours of discharge. 
C)  upon the closure staffing. 
D)  within 7 days of the physical discharge. 
E)  within 15 days of the physical discharge (or otherwise mandated by the accrediting body). E

Question 3

Research with physicians and airline pilots indicates that the best outcomes are gained when a case manager follows clients for ____________ after treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 weeks 
B)  Till they engage in 12 step meetings 
C)  90 days 
D)  one year 
E)  five years 
A)  12 weeks 
B)  Till they engage in 12 step meetings 
C)  90 days 
D)  one year 
E)  five years E

Question 4

What are some different types of service that may be recommended post treatment? What is the purpose of each?

Accepted Answer

No client can be expected to have resolv

Question 5

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from outpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not intoxicated or in withdrawal. 
B)  There is a complicating medical condition requiring treatment in another setting. 
C)  Medical issues have stabilized and can be addressed in an outpatient setting. 
D)  The client recognizes the severity of their addiction. 
E)  All of the above are discharge criterion. 
A)  Not intoxicated or in withdrawal. 
B)  There is a complicating medical condition requiring treatment in another setting. 
C)  Medical issues have stabilized and can be addressed in an outpatient setting. 
D)  The client recognizes the severity of their addiction. 
E)  All of the above are discharge criterion.

Question 6

If the client is still shaky and has complicating medical, emotional disorders, he or she would benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A)  aftercare group. 
B)  halfway house. 
C)  inpatient treatment. 
D)  continuing care. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  aftercare group. 
B)  halfway house. 
C)  inpatient treatment. 
D)  continuing care. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 7

If clients depart "AMA" a discharge summary is still required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Per a longitudinal study of recovery Airline Pilots, the relapse rate falls to nearly zero after:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment. 
B)  they commit to 12 steps. 
C)  they contract with a continuing care case manager. 
D)  90 days. 
E)  five years. 
A)  treatment. 
B)  they commit to 12 steps. 
C)  they contract with a continuing care case manager. 
D)  90 days. 
E)  five years.

Question 9

You should try to find ___________________ following treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  a group 
B)  aftercare 
C)  a halfway house 
D)  the least restrictive environment 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a group 
B)  aftercare 
C)  a halfway house 
D)  the least restrictive environment 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Upon departure from treatment clients will have ___________ and need reinforcement and support.

Accepted Answer

A)  urges 
B)  fear 
C)  mixed feeling 
D)  overconfidence 
E)  relief 
A)  urges 
B)  fear 
C)  mixed feeling 
D)  overconfidence 
E)  relief

Question 11

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from inpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient meets criterion for a more intense level of treatment. 
B)  An emotional/behavioral problem exists that needs treatment in another setting. 
C)  The client does not meet any of the level III continuing care dimensions. 
D)  The client is not in the required "stage of change." 
E)  All the above are discharge criterion. 
A)  The patient meets criterion for a more intense level of treatment. 
B)  An emotional/behavioral problem exists that needs treatment in another setting. 
C)  The client does not meet any of the level III continuing care dimensions. 
D)  The client is not in the required "stage of change." 
E)  All the above are discharge criterion.

Question 12

he discharge summary must summarize which of the following (circle all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Final assessment of the current condition 
B)  Discharge primary diagnosis 
C)  Discharge secondary diagnosis 
D)  Discharge tertiary diagnosis 
E)  Recommendations 
A)  Final assessment of the current condition 
B)  Discharge primary diagnosis 
C)  Discharge secondary diagnosis 
D)  Discharge tertiary diagnosis 
E)  Recommendations

Question 13

he continuing care contract should be leveraged with some agreed upon "painful" consequences. What are some examples of a painful consequence? What is their purpose?

Accepted Answer

By the end of treatment a client will ha

Question 14

Clients are ready for discharge if they do not meet the criterion for substance dependence disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

he more that people help and the fewer clients isolate; the more likely they will stay in recovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most treatment agencies offer continuing care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a client may not be able to stay sober/clean between appointments and need additional support they would benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A)  aftercare group. 
B)  halfway house. 
C)  inpatient treatment. 
D)  continuing care. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  aftercare group. 
B)  halfway house. 
C)  inpatient treatment. 
D)  continuing care. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 18

Most programs suggest clients continue to work the 12 steps after discharge;

Accepted Answer

A)  most clients go to 90 meetings in 90 days. 
B)  most clients get a sponsor immediately. 
C)  most clients go to meetings regularly. 
D)  some clients go to a couple meetings then drop out. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  most clients go to 90 meetings in 90 days. 
B)  most clients get a sponsor immediately. 
C)  most clients go to meetings regularly. 
D)  some clients go to a couple meetings then drop out. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 19

Clients should agree to painful consequences if not following their continuing care plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discharge planning begins at:

Accepted Answer

A)  intake. 
B)  admission. 
C)  the first staffing. 
D)  treatment plan review. 
E)  28 days. 
A)  intake. 
B)  admission. 
C)  the first staffing. 
D)  treatment plan review. 
E)  28 days.

After the discharge summary is complete, whom else should you write to or contact? Why?

he discharge summary must be entered into the client record:

Research with physicians and airline pilots indicates that the best outcomes are gained when a case manager follows clients for ____________ after treatment.

What are some different types of service that may be recommended post treatment? What is the purpose of each?

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from outpatient treatment?

If the client is still shaky and has complicating medical, emotional disorders, he or she would benefit from:

If clients depart "AMA" a discharge summary is still required.

Per a longitudinal study of recovery Airline Pilots, the relapse rate falls to nearly zero after:

You should try to find ___________________ following treatment.

Upon departure from treatment clients will have ___________ and need reinforcement and support.

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from inpatient treatment?

he discharge summary must summarize which of the following (circle all that apply)?

he continuing care contract should be leveraged with some agreed upon "painful" consequences. What are some examples of a painful consequence? What is their purpose?

Clients are ready for discharge if they do not meet the criterion for substance dependence disorders.

he more that people help and the fewer clients isolate; the more likely they will stay in recovery.

Most treatment agencies offer continuing care.

If a client may not be able to stay sober/clean between appointments and need additional support they would benefit from:

Most programs suggest clients continue to work the 12 steps after discharge;

Clients should agree to painful consequences if not following their continuing care plan.

Discharge planning begins at:

Heirst Contact

1st Hours

The Biopsychosocial Interview

The Treatment Plan

Individual Treatment

Group Therapy

The Drugs

Recovery Skills

The Steps

The Lectures

Special Problems

Adolescent

The Family Program

The Clinical Staff

The Good Counselor

Filters

Exam 15: Discharge Planning and Continuing Care

After the discharge summary is complete, whom else should you write to or contact? Why?

he discharge summary must be entered into the client record:

Research with physicians and airline pilots indicates that the best outcomes are gained when a case manager follows clients for ____________ after treatment.

What are some different types of service that may be recommended post treatment? What is the purpose of each?

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from outpatient treatment?

If the client is still shaky and has complicating medical, emotional disorders, he or she would benefit from:

If clients depart "AMA" a discharge summary is still required.

Per a longitudinal study of recovery Airline Pilots, the relapse rate falls to nearly zero after:

You should try to find ___________________ following treatment.

Upon departure from treatment clients will have ___________ and need reinforcement and support.

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from inpatient treatment?

he discharge summary must summarize which of the following (circle all that apply)?

he continuing care contract should be leveraged with some agreed upon "painful" consequences. What are some examples of a painful consequence? What is their purpose?

Clients are ready for discharge if they do not meet the criterion for substance dependence disorders.

he more that people help and the fewer clients isolate; the more likely they will stay in recovery.

Most treatment agencies offer continuing care.

If a client may not be able to stay sober/clean between appointments and need additional support they would benefit from:

Most programs suggest clients continue to work the 12 steps after discharge;

Clients should agree to painful consequences if not following their continuing care plan.

Discharge planning begins at:

Heirst Contact

1st Hours

The Biopsychosocial Interview

The Treatment Plan

Individual Treatment

Group Therapy

The Drugs

Recovery Skills

The Steps

The Lectures

Special Problems

Adolescent

The Family Program

The Clinical Staff

The Good Counselor

Filters