RELIAS - CASE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
RELIAS - CASE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT A
Complete Practice Examination – Questions 1-300
SECTION 1: CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS & FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1-40)
Question 1
What is the primary goal of case management?
A) Reduce healthcare costs only
B) Coordinate care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
C) Increase hospital admissions
D) Minimize documentation requirements
1
SUCCESS!
,Page 2 of 195
Answer: B
The primary goal of case management is to coordinate care across the healthcare continuum to
achieve optimal patient outcomes while balancing quality, cost, and patient satisfaction.
Question 2
Which organization developed the Standards of Practice for Case Management?
A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
C) The Joint Commission
D) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Answer: B
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) developed the Standards of Practice for
Case Management, which guide case managers in their professional practice.
Question 3
Which of the following is an essential skill for effective case management?
2
SUCCESS!
,Page 3 of 195
A) Clinical knowledge
B) Communication skills
C) Critical thinking
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Effective case management requires clinical knowledge to understand medical conditions and
treatments, communication skills to interact with patients, families, and providers, and critical
thinking to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of the initial patient assessment in case management?
A) To determine insurance coverage
B) To identify patient needs, strengths, and barriers to care
C) To assign a diagnosis
D) To schedule follow-up appointments
Answer: B
The initial assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies the patient's medical,
3
SUCCESS!
, Page 4 of 195
psychological, social, functional, and financial needs, as well as strengths and barriers that may
affect care planning and discharge.
Question 5
The first step in the case management process is:
A) Care coordination
B) Assessment
C) Evaluation
D) Implementation
Answer: B
Assessment is the initial step where the case manager collects comprehensive data about the
client's physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs. This forms the foundation for
all subsequent case management activities.
Question 6
Which of the following is a key component of the assessment phase?
4
SUCCESS!