CASAC Screening and Assessment Techniques 2

Question 1

The ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) Criteria is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Determine the most appropriate level of care for a patient by assessing six dimensions of functioning

Answer

The ASAM Criteria uses six dimensions to determine the optimal level of care placement, from outpatient to medically managed intensive inpatient treatment.

Question 2

When administering the CAGE questionnaire, a positive response to how many questions suggests the need for further assessment of alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

Two or more positive responses

Answer

Two or more positive responses on the CAGE questionnaire indicate a need for further assessment and are considered clinically significant for identifying potential alcohol use disorders.

Question 3

What is the primary difference between screening and assessment in substance abuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

Screening is a brief process to identify potential problems and determine if further evaluation is needed, while assessment is a comprehensive process to diagnose, determine severity, and develop treatment plans

Answer

Screening is a brief, initial process to flag potential problems, while assessment is a thorough, comprehensive evaluation that informs diagnosis and treatment planning.

Question 4

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) evaluates functioning across how many problem areas, and which areas does it cover?

Accepted Answer

Seven areas: medical, employment, drug use, alcohol use, legal, family/social, and psychiatric

Answer

The ASI is a comprehensive semi-structured interview that evaluates functioning across seven domains: medical, employment/support, drug use, alcohol use, legal, family/social relationships, and psychiatric.

Question 5

When assessing a client for substance use disorders using the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met within a 12-month period for a diagnosis of a mild substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Two to three criteria

Answer

The DSM-5 classifies substance use disorder severity as mild (2-3 criteria), moderate (4-5 criteria), or severe (6 or more criteria) from a list of 11 possible criteria.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Screening and Assessment Techniques 2