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

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-item WHO-developed tool validated for primary care alcohol screening.

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

The biological domain covers genetic predispositions, physical health, medical history, and physiological aspects of substance use.

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

An AUDIT score of 8–15 indicates hazardous or harmful use, with brief intervention recommended; scores of 20+ suggest dependence.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The ASI evaluates seven domains: medical, employment, alcohol, drug, legal, family/social, and psychiatric status.

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

Functional analysis (ABC model) identifies triggers, the substance use behavior itself, and reinforcing consequences to guide treatment planning.

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