Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Technology & Digital Applications 3

Question 1

A counselor is evaluating a digital sobriety tracking app for clinical use. Which criterion is LEAST relevant to this evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The app developer's social media follower count

Answer

Social media popularity is not a valid clinical criterion; effectiveness, security, and treatment alignment are the relevant factors.

Question 2

During a telehealth session, a counselor notices the client appears to be in crisis. What is the counselor's PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Assess safety, provide crisis resources, and contact emergency services if needed

Answer

Safety assessment and crisis intervention take priority regardless of the modality being used.

Question 3

Which of the following represents an appropriate use of social media by a chemical dependency counselor?

Accepted Answer

Posting general psychoeducational content about addiction on a professional agency account

Answer

Posting general educational content on an official agency account is appropriate and does not blur professional boundaries.

Question 4

A wearable biosensor device is used to detect physiological signs of craving in clients. What ethical issue is MOST associated with this technology?

Accepted Answer

Continuous biometric monitoring raises informed consent and privacy concerns

Answer

Continuous biometric monitoring requires careful informed consent processes and raises significant privacy and autonomy concerns.

Question 5

In the context of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which technology application is MOST commonly used to support treatment adherence?

Accepted Answer

Automated refill reminder systems and telepharmacy services

Answer

Automated medication reminders and telepharmacy services are established tools that directly support MAT adherence.

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