Question 1

The text listed _____ as an online resource that makes recommendations to Congress and the president about issues affecting individuals with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The National Council on Disability is an independent federal agency that makes recommendations to Congress and the president about issues affecting individuals with disabilities, fulfilling the description given.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a component of case management?

Accepted Answer

Conflagration, which refers to a large and destructive fire, is not a component of case management. Case management typically involves evaluation, monitoring, and assessment to support and manage the needs of individuals.

Question 3

Resolving the transportation needs of a wheelchair-bound young man is an example of a(an):

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

All of the following are examples of informal resources except :

Accepted Answer

Information and referral services are formal resources, typically provided by organizations or agencies, whereas family, friends, and clergy are informal resources.

Question 5

All of the following were listed in the text as a valuable source of information on community resources except:

Accepted Answer

"Target links" was not mentioned as a valuable source of information on community resources in the provided text. The other options (community resource directories, service organizations and clubs, and yellow pages) are commonly recognized sources for such information.

Question 6

The ______ services principle of case management means that duplication of services will be discouraged and that costs for services will be controlled.

Accepted Answer

The parsimonious services principle emphasizes minimizing duplication of services and controlling costs, aligning with the goal of efficient and cost-effective case management.

Question 7

Several factors are increasing the importance of case management for social workers today, except:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because case management in social work typically focuses on maintaining clients in the least restrictive environment possible, rather than the most restrictive. This approach aims to maximize independence and quality of life for clients.

Question 8

_____ is a method of providing services whereby a professional social worker assesses the needs of a client and/or the client's family, and advocates for a package of multiple services to meet the specific client's complex needs.

Accepted Answer

Case management is the process where a professional social worker assesses a client's needs, plans services, links the service system to the client, monitors progress, and advocates for specific services to meet complex needs.

Question 9

All of the following are principles of case management except :

Accepted Answer

Limited progressiveness is not a principle of case management. Case management focuses on individualized services, fostering autonomy, and ensuring continuity of care to meet the unique needs of each client. Limited progressiveness does not align with the goal of adapting and progressing services to meet changing client needs.

Question 10

Case management assessment must concern itself with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Follow-up is a part of the ongoing case management process rather than an initial assessment concern. Assessment focuses on understanding the client's needs, abilities, and support systems to plan appropriate interventions.

Question 11

Informal resource systems that include groups or units with which clients are naturally involved are called:

Accepted Answer

Social networks refer to the informal resource systems comprising groups or units, such as family, friends, and community organizations, with which clients are naturally involved. These networks provide support, resources, and a sense of belonging.

Question 12

A case manager's service plan includes all of the following dimensions except :

Accepted Answer

The service plan typically includes the formulation of outcome measures, identification of time frames, and prioritization of client needs. Evaluation of service, however, is a separate process that follows the implementation of the service plan to assess its effectiveness and outcomes, not a component of the service plan itself.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a principle of case management?

Accepted Answer

Increasing client dependence contradicts the fundamental goals of case management, which aim to empower clients and promote their independence and self-sufficiency. The other options are aligned with the principles of providing tailored, comprehensive, and efficient services to meet individual client needs.

Question 14

The ____ strives to help the client function independently by facilitating interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed, Case manager, Enabler, and Facilitator, play roles in helping a client function independently by facilitating interpersonal relationships, each from their specific perspective and methodology.

Question 15

All of the following were listed in the text as important to the assessment of formal support systems except :

Accepted Answer

Accountability was not listed as important to the assessment of formal support systems in the text.

Question 16

Evaluation in case management:

Accepted Answer

Evaluation in case management focuses on examining whether impact goals have been achieved, assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of the services provided.

Question 17

_____ is defined in the text as the linking of client systems to needed resources.

Accepted Answer

Brokering is the process of linking clients with resources, acting as an intermediary to ensure that clients gain access to the services they need.

Question 18

The focus of case management is to formulate a client support network that integrates:

Accepted Answer

The focus of case management involves integrating a client support network that includes the involvement of social networks, multiple providers, and leveraging client capacities, making all of the options correct.

Question 19

Which of the following is (are) characteristic of case management?

Accepted Answer

A case manager must assess the client's ability to meet environmental challenges as part of their role in coordinating and managing services to meet the client's needs.

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding brokering?

Accepted Answer

The broker role in social work involves connecting clients with resources, and making a referral is a key part of this process.

Quiz 15: Brokering and Case Management