Short Answer Questions
You are required to read and respond to each of the questions below. You will be assessed on your ability to:
- Demonstrate your knowledge of assessment and referral practices
- Demonstrate your literacy skills to communicate complex ideas
- Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Questions -
Q1: Describe the significance of building non-judgmental rapport with clients.
Q2: Write down in your own words the definition of assessment as it is used within the community sector.
Q3: List the four (4) commonly used assessment tools.
Q4: List four (4) interpersonal communication techniques that are helpful when undertaking assessment interviews with clients.
Q5: Describe the types of client circumstances we need to be aware of in order to assess the level of safety of your client:
Q6: Define the term 'dual diagnosis' in less than 100 words.
Q7: List four (4) major areas that need to be covered in an assessment interview.
Q8: Explain two (2) reasons why we may need to refer clients to another service.
Q9: In the event that your client is unable to understand English, what steps do you need to take in order to ensure that all parties involved understand your communication with your client?
Q10: If you are unclear or unsure of how to assess or address a client's needs, what steps do you need to take to ensure that the client's needs are properly addressed?