CAT Addiction Technician Intervention and Treatment Planning 5

Question 1

A client is being discharged from residential treatment. Which of the following is MOST important to include in the discharge plan?

Accepted Answer

Aftercare services, support group referrals, and a crisis contact plan

Answer

Effective discharge planning includes ongoing support resources and a safety plan to bridge the gap between residential and community-based care.

Question 2

Which screening tool is commonly used to identify the severity of alcohol use disorder in an addiction treatment setting?

Accepted Answer

CAGE questionnaire

Answer

The CAGE questionnaire is a brief, widely used four-question screening tool specifically designed to detect problematic alcohol use.

Question 3

A client discloses that they plan to harm a specific person after leaving treatment. The addiction technician's ethical and legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify clinical supervisors and potentially the intended victim and law enforcement per the Tarasoff duty to warn

Answer

The Tarasoff decision established a duty to warn identified third parties and notify authorities when a client presents a credible threat of harm.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes 'harm reduction' as an intervention approach?

Accepted Answer

A set of strategies that reduce negative consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence

Answer

Harm reduction meets clients where they are, aiming to minimize health and social harms even if the client is not yet ready for abstinence.

Question 5

During treatment plan development, a client refuses to include a goal around family therapy. The addiction technician should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's refusal, document it, and explore the reasons collaboratively

Answer

Client autonomy and collaborative treatment planning require that goals be agreed upon; documenting and exploring refusals respects both ethics and engagement.

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Addiction Technician Practice Test

CAT Addiction Technician Intervention and Treatment Planning 5