CAS Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 3

Question 1

When engaging a skeptical community leader in a public awareness campaign about addiction, the CAS should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Listen to their concerns and identify shared community priorities before presenting information

Answer

Understanding a stakeholder's perspective and aligning with their priorities builds trust and increases receptivity to new information.

Question 2

A CAS wants to improve coordination with a local emergency department regarding post-overdose follow-up. The MOST effective first step is:

Accepted Answer

Meeting with ED leadership to understand their workflow and identify collaborative touchpoints

Answer

Understanding the ED's workflow first allows the CAS to propose collaboration that fits within existing systems rather than creating additional burdens.

Question 3

Which principle of trauma-informed communication is MOST important when interviewing a new client about their substance use history?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing physical and emotional safety by explaining the purpose of questions before asking them

Answer

Explaining the purpose of sensitive questions helps clients feel safe and reduces the likelihood of retraumatization.

Question 4

During a case conference, a colleague uses stigmatizing language to refer to a client with a substance use disorder. The CAS should:

Accepted Answer

Respectfully correct the language and model person-first terminology in the discussion

Answer

Immediate, respectful correction models professional standards and reduces ongoing stigma within treatment teams.

Question 5

A CAS is writing a grant proposal to fund community addiction prevention programming. Which communication strategy will MOST strengthen the proposal?

Accepted Answer

Combining local needs data with evidence-based program descriptions and clear outcome metrics

Answer

Grant reviewers expect data-driven needs assessments paired with evidence-based interventions and measurable outcomes.

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

(CAS) Certified Addiction Specialist Practice Test

CAS Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 3