Care and Needs Scale (CANS) questions well answered graded A+ passed

Care and Needs Scale (CANS) questions well
answered graded A+ passed
1. What does the CANS assess? measure the level of support needs of those with
traumatic
brain injury

2. What population does the CANS Adolescents with TBI
focus on? Adults with TBI

3. What are the 2 scales in Section 1:
the CANS? Needs Checklist -for evaluating the type of care and
support need

Section 2:
Support Levels -for assessing the length of time that
can be left alone (scored from levels 0-7)

4. What are the 8 levels of support 0 - can live totally independent
in the CANS?
1 - can live alone but needs intermittent assistance

2 - can be left alone for almost a week but
needs weekly contact

3- left alone for a few days, assistance a few days a
week

4 - can be left alone for part of the day but not
overnight, regular assistance needed (up to
11hrs)

5 - can be left alone for part of the day but not
overnight, regular assistance needed (12-
19hrs)

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