CAT Addiction Technician Intervention and Treatment Planning 3

Question 1

Which document formally records the agreed-upon goals, objectives, and services for a client's addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Individualized treatment plan

Answer

Psychosocial assessment

Answer

Progress note

Answer

Discharge summary

Question 2

A client using methamphetamine presents with paranoia and psychotic symptoms during intake. What is the addiction technician's PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Ensure safety and notify clinical or medical staff immediately

Answer

Begin psychoeducation about methamphetamine

Answer

Complete the full biopsychosocial assessment

Answer

Administer a urine drug screen

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a relapse prevention plan in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

To identify triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies to maintain sobriety

Answer

To document the client's drug use history for legal purposes

Answer

To outline consequences if the client relapses

Answer

To satisfy insurance reimbursement requirements

Question 4

A family requests information about their adult loved one's treatment status. The addiction technician should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to share any information without a signed release of information from the client

Answer

Share general progress information since family involvement aids recovery

Answer

Consult with the supervisor and then share the information

Answer

Share only the treatment plan goals, not the diagnosis

Question 5

During group counseling, one client begins verbally attacking another. The addiction technician's FIRST response should be to:

Accepted Answer

De-escalate the situation and redirect the group to maintain safety

Answer

Immediately terminate the session and document the incident

Answer

Remove the offending client from the program

Answer

Allow the group to resolve the conflict independently

Question 6

Which type of intervention involves family members and close associates confronting a loved one about their substance use in a structured, planned meeting?

Accepted Answer

Johnson Model intervention

Answer

Brief intervention

Answer

ARISE intervention

Answer

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Question 7

A treatment plan should be reviewed and updated at minimum:

Accepted Answer

Every 30 days or per program policy and licensing standards

Answer

Every six months or upon significant change in client status

Answer

Only at discharge

Answer

Once per year