Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Screening and Assessment 3

Question 1

The CRAFFT screening tool is most appropriate for use with which population?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents to screen for alcohol and drug-related risk

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Adults over age 65 with polypharmacy concerns

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Pregnant women in prenatal care settings

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Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and substance use

Question 2

A client is assessed using the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN). This tool is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment measuring multiple domains of functioning

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A rapid 4-question screener for alcohol use

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A urine drug screen protocol for determining recent substance exposure

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A clinician-rated scale for measuring treatment motivation

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a collateral source of information during a substance use assessment?

Accepted Answer

Interview with the client's spouse with appropriate consent

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Client's self-report on the AUDIT questionnaire

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Urine toxicology screen results

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Client's score on the Beck Depression Inventory

Question 4

When assessing a client's readiness to change substance use, a counselor using the Transtheoretical Model would identify a client who says 'I know I have a problem but I'm not ready to do anything about it' as being in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

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Precontemplation

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Preparation

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Action

Question 5

The primary distinction between a screening and a comprehensive assessment in chemical dependency counseling is that screening:

Accepted Answer

Identifies the presence or likelihood of a problem to determine if further evaluation is needed

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Takes more time and gathers deeper clinical information

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Establishes a formal DSM-5 diagnosis

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Includes medical examination and laboratory testing

Question 6

Which factor would MOST likely indicate a higher level of care is needed during a placement decision following assessment?

Accepted Answer

Client has a history of multiple detoxification episodes and severe withdrawal

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Client has stable housing and supportive family

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Client has completed outpatient treatment successfully in the past

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Client reports occasional weekend alcohol use without physical dependence

Question 7

The ASAM Patient Placement Criteria evaluates clients across six dimensions. Which dimension specifically addresses the client's potential for treatment compliance and resistance?

Accepted Answer

Dimension 4: Readiness to Change

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Dimension 1: Acute Intoxication and/or Withdrawal Potential

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Dimension 3: Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions

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Dimension 6: Recovery/Living Environment