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

The individualized treatment plan documents the specific goals, objectives, and services tailored to the individual client's needs.

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

Active psychosis is a safety concern requiring immediate escalation to clinical or medical staff before other interventions.

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

A relapse prevention plan helps clients recognize high-risk situations and prepare coping responses to sustain recovery.

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

42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA require a signed release of information before disclosing substance use treatment information, even to family.

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

De-escalation and redirection protect group safety while preserving therapeutic rapport.

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test