Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Screening and Assessment 2

Question 1

Which assessment tool uses a 10-item self-report questionnaire specifically designed to identify alcohol use disorders in primary care settings?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Answer

CAGE

Answer

DAST-10

Answer

MAST

Question 2

When conducting a biopsychosocial assessment, the 'biological' domain primarily includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Genetic history, medical conditions, and physical health status

Answer

Family dynamics and social support networks

Answer

Coping skills and emotional regulation strategies

Answer

Cultural beliefs and spiritual practices

Question 3

A client scores 8 or higher on the AUDIT. According to standard interpretation, this indicates:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous or harmful alcohol use requiring brief intervention

Answer

Abstinence from alcohol

Answer

Low-risk drinking

Answer

Severe alcohol dependence requiring residential treatment

Question 4

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assesses functioning across how many life problem areas?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

10

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a functional analysis of substance use behavior?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences maintaining use

Answer

Documenting the client's legal history related to substance use

Answer

Measuring serum blood alcohol levels at time of assessment

Answer

Establishing DSM diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder

Question 6

During intake screening, a counselor notices a client appears confused, trembling, and diaphoretic. The MOST appropriate immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer for immediate medical evaluation for possible withdrawal

Answer

Proceed with the structured intake interview

Answer

Administer the DAST-10 to quantify drug use severity

Answer

Ask the client to return when they are sober

Question 7

Which screening instrument was specifically developed to identify drug (non-alcohol) use disorders and consists of 28 items?

Accepted Answer

DAST-28

Answer

CAGE-AID

Answer

AUDIT-C

Answer

ASSIST