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

Answer

CRAFFT (Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble) is a validated brief screening tool designed to detect substance use problems in adolescents in primary care and clinical settings.

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

Answer

The T-ACE (Tolerance, Annoyed, Cut down, Eye-opener) was developed to identify risky drinking in pregnant women during prenatal visits, as the CAGE was found less sensitive for this population.

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

Answer

Screening is a short, initial step to identify whether a problem may exist, while a comprehensive assessment goes deeper to understand the nature, severity, and context of the disorder to guide treatment.

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

Answer

Disclosure of suicidal ideation with a plan constitutes an immediate safety concern; the counselor must pause the assessment and conduct a crisis safety assessment, which may include hospitalization or crisis services.

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

Answer

Obtaining informed consent before assessment is an ethical and legal requirement; clients must understand the purpose, process, and limits of confidentiality before disclosing personal information.

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CAP Assessment and Screening 3