Otis Brown is a 27 year-old African American gentleman who recently had a motorcycle
accident while driving on the interstate. Although Otis wore a helmet, he suffered severe
head trauma. There is no evidence that he suffered disturbances with language, his ability
to carry out motor activities, to recognize common objects, or to plan or organize
activities. However, Otis does have difficulty with his memory and is unable to transfer
any newly learned information into long-term memory. What would be the most likely
diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder for Otis?
a) Epstein-Barr syndrome
b) Neurasthenia deficit
c) Generalized delirum
d) Traumatic brain injury
d)
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A) ?You should spend a considerable time in the beginning of the interview discussing any medical equipment the client is using, so you will be familiar with his or her coping skills B) ?Be sure to stand as often as possible so you will be ready to lend assistance when needed C) ?Focus on the person, not the disability D) ?Always provide assistance, even when it is not asked for by the client
The gave returning military unprecedented opportunities to obtain a college education
a) AmeriCorps b) GI Bill c) Morrill Act d) National Defense Student Loan Program
The most commonly used techniques in behavior therapy fall into which category?
a. operant conditioning b. respondent conditioning c. cognitive/affective techniques d. none of the above
As Ida Cannon realized, practicing social work in a host setting presents special challenges. You have been hired as the first social worker in a primary care office. You have been asked to show how you will bring added value to the organization. Describe three types of social work interventions you will provide and the positive fiscal impact they will have on the healthcare organization.
a. Rapid psychosocial assessment/care planning – patient treatment compliance, with impacts on reduced length of hospitalization (LOS) and otherwise unnecessary readmission while enhancing prospects of patient recovery and satisfaction with delivered care and health. b. Patient and family counseling – Knowledgeable compliance with treatment leading to enhanced prospects for recovery while performing a crucial risk-management function by reducing potential patient/family litigation associated with miscommunication. c. Resource referral - Securing financial assistance for treatment reduces monetary burden to patient/family; contributes to organizational reimbursement. Use of available, less expensive community resources reduces patient hospital reliance. d. Outpatient clinic intervention – patient treatment compliance; securing of outside resources needed for efficient, uninterrupted use of crucial health care; avoidance of unnecessary inpatient admissions.