IC&RC Case Management & Continuing Care

Question 1

What is the PRIMARY purpose of case management in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate and link clients to services that support recovery

Answer

Case management's primary purpose is to coordinate and link clients to the full range of services they need to support sustained recovery.

Question 2

Which component is MOST essential when developing an effective continuing care plan?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the plan reflects the client's individual goals and identified needs

Answer

Effective continuing care plans must be individualized, reflecting the client's own recovery goals and identified needs to promote engagement.

Question 3

What does 'step-down care' refer to in substance use treatment?

Accepted Answer

Moving a client to a less intensive level of care as their condition stabilizes

Answer

Step-down care refers to transitioning a client from a higher to a lower intensity level of care as clinical stability improves.

Question 4

A case manager notices a client has missed three consecutive appointments. The BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct outreach to the client to identify barriers and re-engage them

Answer

Active outreach to identify and address barriers is best practice for re-engaging clients who miss appointments and prevents treatment dropout.

Question 5

Which level of care typically follows inpatient medical detoxification for most clients?

Accepted Answer

Partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient program (ASAM Level 2)

Answer

Partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient (ASAM Level 2) is the typical step-down after inpatient detox, providing structured support while allowing community reintegration.

(IC&RC) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium Practice Test

(IC&RC) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium Practice Test

IC&RC Case Management & Continuing Care