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Question 1

Which statement about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in substance use settings is accurate?

Accepted Answer

EHRs must comply with both HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 when containing substance use treatment information

Answer

EHRs containing substance use treatment data must meet the heightened confidentiality requirements of 42 CFR Part 2, which are more restrictive than standard HIPAA.

Question 2

Education about naloxone (Narcan) for clients and families should emphasize:

Accepted Answer

How to recognize an overdose, how to administer naloxone, and the importance of calling 911

Answer

Naloxone education focuses on overdose recognition, correct administration technique, and the critical step of calling emergency services after use.

Question 3

When writing clinical notes, which practice most protects the counselor and client?

Accepted Answer

Documenting only clinically relevant, factual observations in objective language

Answer

Objective, factual documentation protects both the client's rights and the counselor's legal standing while maintaining professional standards.

Question 4

Which type of family education is most evidence-based for improving treatment engagement of a resistant client?

Accepted Answer

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)

Answer

CRAFT teaches family members positive communication and reinforcement strategies that have been shown to increase treatment entry rates for resistant individuals.

Question 5

The DAP note format used in addiction counseling stands for:

Accepted Answer

Data, Assessment, Plan

Answer

DAP notes organize clinical documentation into observable data, the counselor's clinical assessment, and the plan for next session or follow-up.

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC Education and Documentation 3