LCDC Clinical Evaluation 2

Question 1

During intake, a client minimizes their alcohol use. Which motivational technique helps explore this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening with open-ended questions

Answer

Confrontation

Answer

Psychoeducation about alcohol risks

Answer

Immediate referral to detox

Question 2

The CAGE questionnaire screens specifically for problems related to:

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use

Answer

Opioid use

Answer

Stimulant use

Answer

Benzodiazepine use

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'collateral information' in a clinical evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Data gathered from sources other than the client, such as family or records

Answer

Court-ordered documentation

Answer

Prior treatment discharge summaries only

Answer

Information collected during group therapy

Question 4

A urine drug screen shows positive results for benzodiazepines, but the client denies use. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Discuss the result non-judgmentally and explore possible explanations

Answer

Immediately discharge the client

Answer

Report the client to law enforcement

Answer

Assume the test is inaccurate

Question 5

Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of:

Accepted Answer

A substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder

Answer

Two or more substance use disorders

Answer

A substance use disorder and a medical condition

Answer

A personality disorder and an anxiety disorder

Question 6

In assessing readiness for change, which stage is characterized by a client acknowledging a problem but not yet committed to action?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

Preparation

Answer

Maintenance