When meeting a client who is older or from a minority cultural group, the worker

a) should expect defensiveness and resistance.
b) can demonstrate respect through use of a title and surname.
c) may feel free to use slang that is familiar to the client.
d) should sit very close to the client in order to facilitate communication.


Answer: b) can demonstrate respect through use of a title and surname.

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a. William Shakespeare
b. William Wordsworth.
c. William Penn.
d. William Blake.

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List three specific provisions that could improve managed care legislation to protect clients and their rights.

What will be an ideal response?

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The purpose of the intake assessment is to:

A. Pinpoint the person's specific disorder B. Develop an accurate profile of the client's problem C. Avoid delving into the person's social life D. Keep the person focused on presenting problem

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Which of the following is an expression of the notion least restrictive?

A) The highest level of intervention that will get you the least level of independence is the recommended level B) The least amount of in-home care by family members that will get you the most reduced levels of elder abuse is the recommended level C) The least amount of service that will get you the most or highest level of independent functioning in the home setting is appropriate D) The least amount of restrictions on how money is spent will lead to increased creativity and increased spending on interventions

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