NSC Clinical Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which screening tool is commonly used by NSC-trained counselors to assess alcohol use disorder severity?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Answer

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is the standard 10-item screening tool used to identify hazardous, harmful, and dependent alcohol use.

Question 2

During a clinical evaluation, a client denies substance use but shows constricted pupils and track marks. What is this discrepancy called?

Accepted Answer

Incongruence between self-report and clinical signs

Answer

When objective physical findings contradict a client's self-report, this is documented as incongruence and requires further assessment.

Question 3

What does the 'B' in the CAGE questionnaire stand for?

Accepted Answer

Blackout

Answer

CAGE stands for Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener — 'B' is not part of the acronym; 'Blackout' is a distractor.

Question 4

Which clinical evaluation component gathers information about family history of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial history

Answer

The psychosocial history section captures family background, including genetic predisposition through family substance use patterns.

Question 5

A score of 20 or higher on the AUDIT indicates what level of risk?

Accepted Answer

Likely alcohol dependence

Answer

AUDIT scores of 20–40 suggest likely alcohol dependence and warrant referral to a specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

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NSC Clinical Evaluation 2