CAP Assessment and Screening 3

Question 1

The CRAFFT screening tool was specifically developed and validated for use with which population?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents under age 21

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Adults over age 65

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Pregnant women

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Veterans with combat exposure

Question 2

The T-ACE screening tool was specifically developed to detect risky alcohol use in which population?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women during prenatal care

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Adolescents in school settings

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Veterans with PTSD

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Elderly adults in long-term care facilities

Question 3

Which of the following distinguishes screening from a full diagnostic assessment in addiction services?

Accepted Answer

Screening is a brief process to identify potential problems; assessment provides a comprehensive clinical evaluation

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Screening provides a DSM-5 diagnosis; assessment only identifies risk

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Assessment is always conducted before screening

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Screening and assessment are interchangeable terms with no meaningful distinction

Question 4

During a substance use assessment, a client discloses active suicidal ideation with a plan. What is the counselor's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a safety assessment and take appropriate crisis intervention steps immediately

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Complete the remaining assessment questions before addressing the disclosure

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Document the disclosure and schedule a follow-up appointment for next week

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Refer the client to their primary care physician for a follow-up

Question 5

Which of the following represents a key ethical requirement when initiating a substance use assessment with a new client?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining the client's informed consent before conducting the assessment

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Sharing all disclosed information with the client's family members

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Completing the assessment without client input to maintain objectivity

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Documenting assessment findings in publicly accessible records

Question 6

ASAM criteria recommend that patient placement decisions be based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A multidimensional clinical assessment across six dimensions

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The client's insurance coverage and ability to pay

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The counselor's personal preference for a particular level of care

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The client's request for a specific program type

Question 7

Which statement best describes the role of collateral information in a comprehensive addiction assessment?

Accepted Answer

Collateral information from family, records, or other providers supplements and validates client self-report

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Collateral information should replace client self-report because clients are unreliable

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Collateral sources should never be contacted due to confidentiality regulations

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Collateral information is only useful when the client is in denial