CARN Treatment Planning & Implementation 3

Question 1

Which assessment tool is specifically designed to match patients to the appropriate level of addiction treatment based on six dimensions?

Accepted Answer

ASAM Patient Placement Criteria

Answer

The ASAM Patient Placement Criteria uses six dimensions to guide clinicians in determining the most appropriate level of care.

Question 2

A patient with alcohol use disorder is being treated with acamprosate. The nurse understands that the primary mechanism of this medication is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce post-acute withdrawal symptoms and alcohol craving

Answer

Acamprosate modulates glutamate activity to reduce protracted withdrawal symptoms and cravings, supporting abstinence maintenance.

Question 3

A treatment team is reviewing a patient's progress. The patient has missed three consecutive outpatient appointments. The most appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Conduct outreach to re-engage the patient and assess barriers

Answer

Active outreach to re-engage patients who disengage from treatment is a best practice that reduces the risk of relapse and overdose.

Question 4

When implementing Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques in treatment planning, the nurse focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Eliciting the patient's own reasons for change and strengthening commitment

Answer

MI is a collaborative, person-centered approach that elicits intrinsic motivation by exploring the patient's own values and goals.

Question 5

A nurse is developing a relapse prevention plan for a patient discharging from residential treatment. Which component is MOST essential to include?

Accepted Answer

Identification of personal triggers and specific coping strategies

Answer

Effective relapse prevention plans are individualized and include the patient's specific triggers along with rehearsed coping responses for each.

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

CARN Treatment Planning & Implementation 3