Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
A referral describes dropping to the floor when demands are presented, but the team has mixed information from caregiver notes plus one direct observation. Which assessment step best fits relevant record and history review? The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 2 settings.
ASend the written protocol again without observing performance
BProceed informally because the team believes the action will help
CSelect assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to child's dropping to the floor when demands are presentedCorrect answer
DTell everyone to try harder and review the case next month
Explanation
Answer CThe clue is the combination of caregiver notes plus one direct observation, dropping to the floor when demands are presented, and the required task: Relevant record and history review. The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 2 settings. Select assessment methods that clarify patterns or function while considering safety and referral needs in relation to child's dropping to the floor when demands are presented is best because it answers that clue through descriptive assessment and functional analysis instead of treating the scenario as a generic behavior problem. On exam items like this, name the decision point first, then eliminate options that rely on one report, a label, a familiar protocol, or an action that skips the relevant data check.
Why this question is hard
ClueKey scenario clueThe clue is the combination of caregiver notes plus one direct observation, dropping to the floor when demands are presented, and the required task: Relevant record and history review. The case file includes 9 recent sessions, 1 implementer, and 2 settings.
TrapCommon trapWritten directions alone do not verify performance or correct implementation errors.
NextIf you missed it, review Descriptive assessment and functional analysisThen answer a few related scenarios before moving back to broad practice.
Why the other choices are weaker
AChoice AWritten directions alone do not verify performance or correct implementation errors.
BChoice BGood intent does not replace consent, documentation, competence, or other safeguards.
DChoice DVague delayed feedback does not create a measurable plan for improvement.
Study tags
Descriptive assessment and functional analysisRelevant record and history reviewdescriptive assessmentfunctional analysis
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