MAC Crisis Intervention 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the goal of psychological first aid (PFA) in addiction crisis contexts?

Accepted Answer

Stabilizing, reducing distress, and connecting to resources

Answer

PFA aims to stabilize the person, reduce acute distress, and link them to appropriate ongoing supports, not deliver therapy.

Question 2

A client in opioid withdrawal is brought to the treatment center by family members. They are vomiting, severely dehydrated, and refusing further assessment. What should the counselor prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Contact emergency medical services for medical stabilization

Answer

Severe dehydration from opioid withdrawal can be life-threatening, making medical stabilization the immediate priority over engagement work.

Question 3

In the ACT model of crisis intervention, what does the 'A' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Assess

Answer

In the ACT model, 'A' stands for Assess (safety, lethality, and needs), followed by Connect and then Teach.

Question 4

When a client with stimulant use disorder presents in a paranoid, agitated state to a crisis center, which environmental intervention is MOST helpful?

Accepted Answer

Moving them to a quiet, low-stimulation area

Answer

Reducing environmental stimulation decreases agitation and paranoia in stimulant-intoxicated clients, lowering the risk of escalation.

Question 5

A client discloses during crisis intervention that they plan to harm their drug dealer who they believe 'ruined their life.' What is the counselor's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable steps to warn and protect the identified third party

Answer

Under the Tarasoff duty to protect, counselors must take reasonable steps to warn an identifiable potential victim of a serious, credible threat.

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

MAC Crisis Intervention 3