CAP Assessment and Screening

Question 1

Which screening tool uses a 4-question format with the acronym representing Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener?

Accepted Answer

CAGE

Answer

AUDIT

Answer

DAST-10

Answer

ASI

Question 2

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was developed by which organization?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer

SAMHSA

Answer

NIDA

Answer

ASAM

Question 3

Which comprehensive assessment tool evaluates client functioning across six problem areas including medical, employment, alcohol, drugs, legal, and psychiatric?

Accepted Answer

Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

Answer

AUDIT

Answer

CAGE

Answer

DAST-10

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of screening in the addiction counseling process?

Accepted Answer

To identify individuals who may need a more comprehensive assessment

Answer

To diagnose a substance use disorder

Answer

To develop a formal treatment plan

Answer

To determine the appropriate level of care placement

Question 5

A client scores 8 or higher on the AUDIT. What does this score typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous or harmful alcohol use requiring further assessment

Answer

Abstinence or minimal alcohol use

Answer

Low-risk social drinking

Answer

Complete alcohol dependence requiring inpatient detox

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the six ASAM criteria dimensions used to determine appropriate level of care?

Accepted Answer

Financial stability and current employment status

Answer

Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential

Answer

Biomedical conditions and complications

Answer

Relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential

Question 7

The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is primarily used to assess which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Drug use patterns and associated problems over the past 12 months

Answer

Alcohol use severity over the past year

Answer

Co-occurring psychiatric conditions

Answer

Readiness to enter a treatment program