Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Quality Control & Assurance 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'PDSA' cycle commonly used in quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

Plan, Do, Study, Act

Answer

The PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) cycle is a foundational quality improvement model used to test and implement changes systematically.

Question 2

A substance abuse program wants to measure whether its motivational interviewing training improved counselor skills. The BEST evaluation method is:

Accepted Answer

Direct observation or recording of sessions rated against a validated fidelity tool

Answer

Fidelity tools applied through direct observation or recorded session review provide objective, validated measures of MI skill implementation.

Question 3

In the context of QA, 'structure standards' in a substance abuse facility refer to:

Accepted Answer

Physical and organizational resources such as staffing ratios, credentials, and facility conditions

Answer

Structure standards assess the organizational inputs — including staffing, credentials, and physical environment — that support quality care delivery.

Question 4

Which agency provides national accreditation to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment organizations and focuses on person-centered care?

Accepted Answer

CARF International

Answer

CARF International accredits behavioral health and substance abuse treatment organizations, emphasizing person-centered, outcome-focused care.

Question 5

A QA committee reviews data showing that African American clients leave treatment early at higher rates than other groups. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate potential cultural, systemic, or bias-related barriers and develop equity-focused interventions

Answer

Disparate outcomes require investigation into systemic or cultural barriers and the development of culturally responsive quality improvement strategies.

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Quality Control & Assurance 4