IC&RC Screening, Assessment & Engagement 4

Question 1

Which principle of motivational interviewing involves expressing empathy through reflective listening?

Accepted Answer

Expressing empathy

Answer

Expressing empathy is one of the four core principles of motivational interviewing and involves using reflective listening to understand the client's perspective.

Question 2

When screening a client who recently used opioids, which withdrawal symptom would the counselor most expect to observe or be reported?

Accepted Answer

Muscle aches, sweating, and anxiety

Answer

Opioid withdrawal commonly presents with muscle aches, sweating, anxiety, nausea, and insomnia rather than seizures, which are associated with alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the difference between screening and assessment in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Screening identifies potential problems; assessment provides a comprehensive clinical picture

Answer

Screening is a brief process to identify whether a problem may exist, while assessment is a comprehensive evaluation to fully understand the nature and severity of the problem.

Question 4

What does the term 'diagnostic orphan' refer to in the context of DSM-5 SUD criteria?

Accepted Answer

A client who meets one or two criteria but does not meet the threshold for any diagnosis

Answer

A diagnostic orphan is someone who endorses one or two DSM criteria for a substance use disorder but does not meet the minimum threshold of two criteria required for a mild SUD diagnosis.

Question 5

Under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, which of the following requires special written consent before disclosing substance use disorder records?

Accepted Answer

Sharing records with a court-mandated probation officer without client consent

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 provides extra protections for substance use disorder records and prohibits disclosure to probation officers without specific written client consent.

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IC&RC Screening, Assessment & Engagement 4