APSE CESP Exam - Topic 3 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 3

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You are meeting for the first time with a 45-year-old male who is considering employment after many years of mental health treatment. Which of the following is the BEST way to know more about him in order to tailor services to meet his needs?

AAsk family and clinicians who know him well lo inform you about what he has been able lo do in the past and what they think he can do now

BAsk him directly about his background and desire for services.

Cplace him in a job now to determine his capabilities.

DRead his case file, because people who have known him probably have written about him. and the file will contain many of the answers you need.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Ming at Aug 07, 2024, 07:40 PM

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Alline

3 months ago

Surprised that placing him in a job is even an option!

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Janine

3 months ago

Option A could give good insights too, but I prefer B.

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Verlene

3 months ago

Not sure if just reading the case file is enough.

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Kenneth

4 months ago

Definitely agree with option B!

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Penney

4 months ago

I think asking him directly is the best way to go.

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Cherelle

4 months ago

Reading the case file could help, but it might not give the full picture. I feel like a combination of methods might be necessary to really understand his needs.

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Deonna

4 months ago

Placing him in a job right away seems risky. I recall a practice question where we discussed the need for assessment before jumping into employment.

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Ilda

4 months ago

I think asking family and clinicians could provide valuable insights, but it feels a bit invasive. I wonder if it might undermine his autonomy.

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Alease

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of direct communication with clients. Asking him about his background seems like a good approach, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best option here.

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Coleen

5 months ago

Reading the case file could be helpful, but I don't want to make assumptions. Talking to him directly and letting him guide the conversation seems like the best way to tailor services to his current needs.

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Ma

5 months ago

I'm a little hesitant about relying too much on what others have said about him in the past. People can change a lot, especially after mental health treatment. I think it's important to get his own input.

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Lai

5 months ago

Asking him directly about his background and desires seems like the most straightforward way to get the information I need. I want to hear his story in his own words.

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William

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky question. I'm not sure if I should focus on getting information from his past or letting him share his own perspective. I'll have to think carefully about the best approach.

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Keena

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is asking about where the expected values for the planogram metrics are set. Based on my understanding, that would be in the Assessment Indicator Definition.

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Yolando

5 months ago

Organizing into modules is definitely a best practice, but I'm having trouble remembering all the specific advantages. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I hit the main points in my answer.

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Chau

5 months ago

Cisco Tetration sounds like a powerful tool, but I don't recall if it's designed for this specific use case. It seems more complex than what the engineer needs.

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Glendora

9 months ago

Hmm, placing him in a job without understanding his needs first? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. B is the way to go - get to know the individual and tailor services accordingly.

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Bobbye

8 months ago

D) Read his case file, because people who have known him probably have written about him, and the file will contain many of the answers you need.

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Cortney

8 months ago

That's a good point. It's important to understand his needs before placing him in a job.

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Ben

8 months ago

B) Ask him directly about his background and desire for services.

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Jamal

8 months ago

A) Ask family and clinicians who know him well to inform you about what he has been able to do in the past and what they think he can do now.

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Patti

9 months ago

Haha, C is a bold move - just throwing him in the deep end to see if he can swim. Definitely not the way to go here. B is the clear winner in my opinion.

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Edward

8 months ago

C) Place him in a job now to determine his capabilities.

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Keneth

9 months ago

B) Ask him directly about his background and desire for services.

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Luis

9 months ago

A) Ask family and clinicians who know him well to inform you about what he has been able to do in the past and what they think he can do now.

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Venita

10 months ago

B for sure. We need to build trust and rapport, and that starts with open communication. The other options feel a bit impersonal or intrusive.

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Shelia

9 months ago

A) Ask family and clinicians who know him well to inform you about what he has been able to do in the past and what they think he can do now

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Aleisha

9 months ago

B) Ask him directly about his background and desire for services.

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Celestine

9 months ago

A) Ask family and clinicians who know him well to inform you about what he has been able to do in the past and what they think he can do now

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Ettie

10 months ago

D is tempting, but reading a case file can miss important nuances. I agree with B - let's hear it straight from the source and get to know him as an individual.

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Laticia

9 months ago

A) Asking family and clinicians can provide valuable insights as well.

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Heidy

9 months ago

B is the best way to get to know him and tailor services to his needs.

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Erasmo

10 months ago

B) Ask him directly about his background and desire for services.

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Precious

10 months ago

A) Ask family and clinicians who know him well to inform you about what he has been able to do in the past and what they think he can do now.

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Caitlin

11 months ago

I think the best option is B. Asking him directly about his background and desires is the most respectful and informative approach. We shouldn't make assumptions about his capabilities based on what others have said.

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