LCAS EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
acupuncture - ANSWER-inserted needs into human body that manipulate the
endorphins and enkephalins in the human brain; often used during detox.
Adlerian Therapy - ANSWER-inferiority complex, birth order; strong emphasis on
helping client recognize their own strengths and believes in their own dignity and
self worth
admissions forms - ANSWER-paperwork completed when a client enters into
treatment; includes personal and demographic info, patient rights, and billing info.
aftercare - ANSWER-used to provide support and direction following primary tx
agency policies - ANSWER-written statements of treatment organizations plans
an guidelines for executing its organizational purposes
alternative solutions - ANSWER-variety of choices a client can choose from to
work through a problem
anxiety - ANSWER-worry or easiness on what may happen
applicable regulations - ANSWER-refers to state and federal program standards
and guidelines for providing tx services
appropriateness - ANSWER-the fit or match between the client and form of tx
that will best address clients need
assessment - ANSWER-procedure by which the counselors identifies and
evaluates an individuals strengths, weakness, problems, and needs for the
development of a tx plan
,assessment tools - ANSWER-instruments scubas inventories, questionnaires,
checklists, interviews, which are the basis for developing and forming judgment
regarding the nature and extent of Pt's problem
SOAP documentation - ANSWER-subjective, objective, assessment, plan
WISC tests (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) - ANSWER-
SASSI (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory) - ANSWER-This brief
self-report is designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a
substance related disorder.
MAST test - ANSWER-
behavioral contracts - ANSWER-specific, written agreements between a
counselor and client that delineate just what is expected of both and outlines the
consequences of either complying or failing to comply. (i.e tx plan)
behavior modifcation - ANSWER-changing human behavior by the application of
positive and negative reinforcement of behavior or by other learning techniques
behavioral terms - ANSWER-statements phrased in such a way as to evoke or
specify actions or courses of actions.
bibliotherapy - ANSWER-use of reading assignments in order to help clients
increase their knowledge, interest, or help the machine insight to their problems
brief therapy - ANSWER-short term, efficient therapy. since 1940s; emphasize
not only the brevity but also a need to focus on solutions to a problems, not an
understanding of their cause
case mangement - ANSWER-activities which bring services, agencies,
s=resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the
achievement of established goals
,case presentation method (CPM) - ANSWER-a carefully standardized procedure
which allows a candidate to demonstrate skills in each 12 core functions
certification - ANSWER-method used by professional groups to provide the
public assurance of the level of competency
client/person centered therapy was created by who? - ANSWER-Carl Rogers
person centered therapy - ANSWER-- client is in best position to slow his
problems
- warm, permissive atmosphere
- non directive
- does not advise, interpret or intervene unless to offer encouragement or
restatements with purpose of emphasis and clarification
- unconditional positive regard
person-centered therapy: 3 main components - ANSWER-Emphasizes
genuineness, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
client education - ANSWER-Provision of information to individuals and groups
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and
resources.
Client Goals and Objectives - ANSWER-ideas formulated as end states or
outcomes toward which the client and counselor work as they seek healthy
resolutions to the clients problems
client history - ANSWER-gathering of information; social, developmental,
substance abuse, vocational, educational, financial, legal, physical, and past tx
info
Client - Identifying Data - ANSWER-any info that would allow one to identify a
specific client
client rights - ANSWER-privileges to which a client is justly entitled as he or she
enters treatment. Clients are to be informed regarding all aspects of expectations
, of the while in treatment, the nature of treatment, obligations of treatment, and
their obligations to tx providers
client strengths - ANSWER-clients characteristics or circumstances which are
positive assists and potentially provide the basis for therapeutic movement and
growth
client weaknesses - ANSWER-clients characteristics or circumstances which are
assessed to be liabilities and which my impede progress for the client and limit
change
coexisting conditions - ANSWER-concurrent problems of a biologic,
psychological, or social nature that are part of the client's life that systemically
relate to the client's primary condition
Cognitive Approach - ANSWER-a counseling technique which focusing on
developing understanding of and affecting change in ones thought patterns and
processes in order to change feelings and behaviors
collateral contacts - ANSWER-individuals who may have signification info
pertaining to the client the is beneficial to the therapeutic process. These
individuals include, family, friends, employers, social services, support groups,
therapist
comprehensive - ANSWER-inclusive; services that cover the full rate of needs
the clients present, including different types of treatment services or a complete
range of options with in a given setting
Confidentality - ANSWER-privileged nature of client/counselor relationship which
requires that the counselor keep secret the knowledge about the clients unless
priggery authorized by law, professional ethics, or agency policy to divulge such
info after having obtained the appropriate release.
consultation - ANSWER-relating with in house staff or outside professionals to
assure comprehensive, quality care of client
ANSWERS | VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
acupuncture - ANSWER-inserted needs into human body that manipulate the
endorphins and enkephalins in the human brain; often used during detox.
Adlerian Therapy - ANSWER-inferiority complex, birth order; strong emphasis on
helping client recognize their own strengths and believes in their own dignity and
self worth
admissions forms - ANSWER-paperwork completed when a client enters into
treatment; includes personal and demographic info, patient rights, and billing info.
aftercare - ANSWER-used to provide support and direction following primary tx
agency policies - ANSWER-written statements of treatment organizations plans
an guidelines for executing its organizational purposes
alternative solutions - ANSWER-variety of choices a client can choose from to
work through a problem
anxiety - ANSWER-worry or easiness on what may happen
applicable regulations - ANSWER-refers to state and federal program standards
and guidelines for providing tx services
appropriateness - ANSWER-the fit or match between the client and form of tx
that will best address clients need
assessment - ANSWER-procedure by which the counselors identifies and
evaluates an individuals strengths, weakness, problems, and needs for the
development of a tx plan
,assessment tools - ANSWER-instruments scubas inventories, questionnaires,
checklists, interviews, which are the basis for developing and forming judgment
regarding the nature and extent of Pt's problem
SOAP documentation - ANSWER-subjective, objective, assessment, plan
WISC tests (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) - ANSWER-
SASSI (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory) - ANSWER-This brief
self-report is designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a
substance related disorder.
MAST test - ANSWER-
behavioral contracts - ANSWER-specific, written agreements between a
counselor and client that delineate just what is expected of both and outlines the
consequences of either complying or failing to comply. (i.e tx plan)
behavior modifcation - ANSWER-changing human behavior by the application of
positive and negative reinforcement of behavior or by other learning techniques
behavioral terms - ANSWER-statements phrased in such a way as to evoke or
specify actions or courses of actions.
bibliotherapy - ANSWER-use of reading assignments in order to help clients
increase their knowledge, interest, or help the machine insight to their problems
brief therapy - ANSWER-short term, efficient therapy. since 1940s; emphasize
not only the brevity but also a need to focus on solutions to a problems, not an
understanding of their cause
case mangement - ANSWER-activities which bring services, agencies,
s=resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the
achievement of established goals
,case presentation method (CPM) - ANSWER-a carefully standardized procedure
which allows a candidate to demonstrate skills in each 12 core functions
certification - ANSWER-method used by professional groups to provide the
public assurance of the level of competency
client/person centered therapy was created by who? - ANSWER-Carl Rogers
person centered therapy - ANSWER-- client is in best position to slow his
problems
- warm, permissive atmosphere
- non directive
- does not advise, interpret or intervene unless to offer encouragement or
restatements with purpose of emphasis and clarification
- unconditional positive regard
person-centered therapy: 3 main components - ANSWER-Emphasizes
genuineness, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
client education - ANSWER-Provision of information to individuals and groups
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and
resources.
Client Goals and Objectives - ANSWER-ideas formulated as end states or
outcomes toward which the client and counselor work as they seek healthy
resolutions to the clients problems
client history - ANSWER-gathering of information; social, developmental,
substance abuse, vocational, educational, financial, legal, physical, and past tx
info
Client - Identifying Data - ANSWER-any info that would allow one to identify a
specific client
client rights - ANSWER-privileges to which a client is justly entitled as he or she
enters treatment. Clients are to be informed regarding all aspects of expectations
, of the while in treatment, the nature of treatment, obligations of treatment, and
their obligations to tx providers
client strengths - ANSWER-clients characteristics or circumstances which are
positive assists and potentially provide the basis for therapeutic movement and
growth
client weaknesses - ANSWER-clients characteristics or circumstances which are
assessed to be liabilities and which my impede progress for the client and limit
change
coexisting conditions - ANSWER-concurrent problems of a biologic,
psychological, or social nature that are part of the client's life that systemically
relate to the client's primary condition
Cognitive Approach - ANSWER-a counseling technique which focusing on
developing understanding of and affecting change in ones thought patterns and
processes in order to change feelings and behaviors
collateral contacts - ANSWER-individuals who may have signification info
pertaining to the client the is beneficial to the therapeutic process. These
individuals include, family, friends, employers, social services, support groups,
therapist
comprehensive - ANSWER-inclusive; services that cover the full rate of needs
the clients present, including different types of treatment services or a complete
range of options with in a given setting
Confidentality - ANSWER-privileged nature of client/counselor relationship which
requires that the counselor keep secret the knowledge about the clients unless
priggery authorized by law, professional ethics, or agency policy to divulge such
info after having obtained the appropriate release.
consultation - ANSWER-relating with in house staff or outside professionals to
assure comprehensive, quality care of client
