Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Crisis Intervention 5

Question 1

A client presents with benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms including seizure activity. Which action is OUTSIDE the scope of a chemical dependency counselor's role?

Accepted Answer

Administering a benzodiazepine to control the seizure

Answer

Administering medications—including benzodiazepines to treat withdrawal seizures—is a medical act outside the scope of counselor practice.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST example of a protective factor that reduces suicide risk in a client with a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Strong religious or spiritual beliefs against suicide

Answer

Strong spiritual or religious beliefs that include moral objection to suicide are well-documented protective factors that reduce suicide risk.

Question 3

A counselor uses the mnemonic IS PATH WARM to screen for suicide risk. What does the 'W' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal

Answer

In IS PATH WARM, 'W' stands for Withdrawal—social isolation from friends, family, and activities—which is a significant behavioral warning sign.

Question 4

A client who experienced childhood sexual abuse is now in crisis after a relapse triggered by an anniversary date. Which trauma-informed crisis response is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the connection between the anniversary, trauma history, and the relapse without deep trauma processing

Answer

A trauma-informed approach acknowledges the link between trauma triggers and substance use crisis without deep trauma processing, which belongs in stabilized treatment.

Question 5

When assessing a client's coping resources during a crisis, the counselor is primarily evaluating:

Accepted Answer

Internal strengths and external supports available to manage the crisis

Answer

Coping resource assessment focuses on both internal strengths (resilience, problem-solving) and external supports (family, sponsors, community) the client can draw upon.

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Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Crisis Intervention 5