CAADC Crisis Intervention and Management 4

Question 1

A client in opioid withdrawal becomes increasingly agitated and reports chest pain. What is the counselor's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Call emergency medical services immediately

Answer

Chest pain during withdrawal may indicate a life-threatening cardiac event, so emergency medical services must be contacted first.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'psychological first aid' in addiction crisis settings?

Accepted Answer

Providing immediate emotional support and connection to resources without imposing treatment

Answer

Psychological first aid focuses on offering compassionate, non-intrusive support and linking individuals to resources without forcing treatment.

Question 3

A counselor is working with a client who experienced a relapse after a significant loss. Using a trauma-informed crisis approach, the counselor should PRIMARILY:

Accepted Answer

Explore the connection between the loss, emotional pain, and substance use

Answer

A trauma-informed approach recognizes the link between emotional pain from loss and substance use, guiding the intervention toward understanding underlying triggers.

Question 4

When using the SLAP formula to assess suicide lethality, which component evaluates whether the client has the means to carry out the plan?

Accepted Answer

Availability

Answer

Availability in the SLAP formula refers to whether the client has access to the means identified in their suicide plan.

Question 5

A client discloses that they plan to harm a specific coworker after leaving the session. Under the Tarasoff duty-to-warn principle, the counselor must:

Accepted Answer

Warn the intended victim and notify law enforcement

Answer

The Tarasoff ruling establishes a legal duty to protect identifiable third parties by warning them and notifying appropriate authorities.

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC Crisis Intervention and Management 4