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CAADC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+.
Which is not a repercussion of compliance with HIPAA standards? Eliminate redundant
paperwork Allow remote access to records Streamline operations Increased exposure to
lawsuits - ......ANSWER........Increased exposure to lawsuits
A 28-year-old woman comes to your agency, indicating that she is ready to cash in her
chips. She is depressed but also recognizes that she needs help. She really seems upset
but doesn't seem to have a plan to commit suicide currently. She has a support network
consisting of her husband and his parents. To protect the safety of this patient you might
first: Establish rapport and have your secretary call her husband Try some self-disclosure
with the patient, indicating that everyone feels down in the dumps from time to time. Don't
mess around. Call 911 and get her into a hospital ASAP Since she does not have a specific
plan, work with the patient on writing a no-suicide agreement - ......ANSWER........Since she
does not have a specific plan, work with the patient on writing a no-suicide agreement
For an intense, chronic, dual disorder the client probably will have: Some treatment
complications, to need more care, and will progress in TX more slowly No treatment
complications, to need less medical care, and will progress quickly in TX Extensive
treatment complications, to need more medical care, and will progress slowly Few
treatment complications, to need some medical care, and will progress in TX
- ......ANSWER........Extensive treatment complications, to need more medical care, and
will progress slowly.
During the course of working with a client, you discover that he cannot perform sexually.
As an addictions counselor you would: (Choose the BEST answer) Make a referral to a
Psychiatrist Make a referral to a Mental Health Professional Make a referral to Medical
Doctor Make a referral to a Sex Therapist - ......ANSWER........Make a referral to Medical
Doctor
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Mary is three months pregnant and wants to quit smoking. She says she currently smokes
a pack of cigarettes a day. You should refer Mary to: (Choose the BEST answer) Her nearest
pharmacy for nicotine patches or gum A medical doctor social services A psychologist
- ......ANSWER........A medical doctor
A client of yours was not hired for a position after the employer discovered that he is a
recovering alcoholic. You feel that your client would be an excellent candidate for the job
and know that he has been sober for over a year. What should you do? Offer your client a
job working with you Offer to help your client sue the employer for discrimination Discuss
other employment options with your client Write the employer a letter, with the client's
consent, explaining why he would be a good candidate for the position
- ......ANSWER........Write the employer a letter, with the client's consent, explaining why he
would be a good candidate for the position
You are an intake counselor working in a drug treatment facility. When you screen for
suicide potential, your most important concern should be lethal plan, means, and
opportunity. When you identify that the client in front of you presents these qualities you
should: (Choose the BEST answer) Contact her family in order to provide her support and
taking steps to maintain her safety Contact your supervisor, to maintain her safety Call the
police to have her Baker Acted into protective custody to maintain her safety Begin a crisis
intervention, taking steps to maintain her safety - ......ANSWER........Begin a crisis
intervention, taking steps to maintain her safety
During the screening appointment, the client sitting across from you begins to tell you that
he has had to put aluminum foil over his windows to block the radio transmissions and
stop the voices. As an Addictions Counselor you should: Terminate the interview and
arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated by a mental health counselor
Following the interview, arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated at a mental
health crisis unit Following the interview, give this client a referral to a mental health
provider Terminate the interview and write an evaluation that indicates that this client is
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not appropriate for treatment at this time - ......ANSWER........Following the interview,
arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated at a mental health crisis unit
Any client that manifests an indication of a serious mental health issue or problem needs
to be assessed by competent mental health providers. Being an addictions counselor does
NOT qualify one to deal with schizophrenia. Before any treatment, a client with mental
health problems MUST be stabilized prior to addiction of treatment.
What is the best way to respond to a client who is dissatisfied with the way her counseling
is progressing? discuss her concerns and make necessary changes refer her to a new
counselor confront her resistance terminate her counseling - ......ANSWER........discuss
her concerns and make necessary changes
Your client has been married to a substance user for twelve years. He tells you that he had
always used sleeping pills and enjoyed an occasional cocktail, but that recently he has
been using a gram of cocaine each week. He has begun taking cash advances on their
credit cards and writing bad checks. The MOST appropriate referral for this client would be:
(Choose the BEST answer) A referral to A referral to Narcan on A referral to Alcoholics
Anonymous A referral to Narcotics Anonymous A referral to CoDA - ......ANSWER........A
referral to Narcanon
This group is targeted to dealing with those involved with cocaine
One of your clients is a 40-year-old chronic alcoholic male, a veteran of the USMC. He
began treatment after a family intervention. During the group he has expressed his anger
towards his employer, and his coworkers, whom he feels, are treating him unfairly. This
client, when he was drinking, was abusive to his wife and children. You know that he is a
hunter and has firearms in the home. He has become withdrawn and sullen. According to
his assessment he has few hobbies or outside interests. He often disagrees with other
group members and is argumentative. Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of
these factors you are concerned that he may be: (Choose the BEST answer) Dangerous to
others in his workplace and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
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Secretly drinking or using drugs. You would do a random drug screen Demonstrating Post
Acute Withdrawal Syndrome In the midst of a real - ......ANSWER........Dangerous to others
in his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these factors you are concerned that
he may be dangerous to others in his workplace and make a referral for an evaluation by a
Mental Health Counselor.
One of your clients witnessed a severe accident in which individuals were killed and badly
injured. During the group, about a month following the accident, he discloses that he has
been having vivid physical reactions which include feelings of panic, shortness of breath,
sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations. As an addictions counselor you would
recognize these symptoms as: (Choose the BEST answer) Possible evidence of a Schizoid
Disorder and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation Possible
evidence of a health disorder and make a referral to a medical health professional for an
evaluation Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a
mental health professional for an evaluation Possible evidence of Depression and make a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation - ......ANSWER........Possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a mental health
professional for an evaluation
These symptoms, feelings of panic, shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest
and palpitations are possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and would justify
a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
Which of these clients most need a referral to a physician? A 25-year-old female who has
relapsed using crack cocaine following a miscarriage A 53-year-old woman grieving for a
longer than normal period for her deceased husband A 47-year-old man with a history of
depression who suddenly exhibits bouts of rage A 12-year-old boy who has been using
inhalants - ......ANSWER........A 47-year-old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
CAADC EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+.
Which is not a repercussion of compliance with HIPAA standards? Eliminate redundant
paperwork Allow remote access to records Streamline operations Increased exposure to
lawsuits - ......ANSWER........Increased exposure to lawsuits
A 28-year-old woman comes to your agency, indicating that she is ready to cash in her
chips. She is depressed but also recognizes that she needs help. She really seems upset
but doesn't seem to have a plan to commit suicide currently. She has a support network
consisting of her husband and his parents. To protect the safety of this patient you might
first: Establish rapport and have your secretary call her husband Try some self-disclosure
with the patient, indicating that everyone feels down in the dumps from time to time. Don't
mess around. Call 911 and get her into a hospital ASAP Since she does not have a specific
plan, work with the patient on writing a no-suicide agreement - ......ANSWER........Since she
does not have a specific plan, work with the patient on writing a no-suicide agreement
For an intense, chronic, dual disorder the client probably will have: Some treatment
complications, to need more care, and will progress in TX more slowly No treatment
complications, to need less medical care, and will progress quickly in TX Extensive
treatment complications, to need more medical care, and will progress slowly Few
treatment complications, to need some medical care, and will progress in TX
- ......ANSWER........Extensive treatment complications, to need more medical care, and
will progress slowly.
During the course of working with a client, you discover that he cannot perform sexually.
As an addictions counselor you would: (Choose the BEST answer) Make a referral to a
Psychiatrist Make a referral to a Mental Health Professional Make a referral to Medical
Doctor Make a referral to a Sex Therapist - ......ANSWER........Make a referral to Medical
Doctor
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Mary is three months pregnant and wants to quit smoking. She says she currently smokes
a pack of cigarettes a day. You should refer Mary to: (Choose the BEST answer) Her nearest
pharmacy for nicotine patches or gum A medical doctor social services A psychologist
- ......ANSWER........A medical doctor
A client of yours was not hired for a position after the employer discovered that he is a
recovering alcoholic. You feel that your client would be an excellent candidate for the job
and know that he has been sober for over a year. What should you do? Offer your client a
job working with you Offer to help your client sue the employer for discrimination Discuss
other employment options with your client Write the employer a letter, with the client's
consent, explaining why he would be a good candidate for the position
- ......ANSWER........Write the employer a letter, with the client's consent, explaining why he
would be a good candidate for the position
You are an intake counselor working in a drug treatment facility. When you screen for
suicide potential, your most important concern should be lethal plan, means, and
opportunity. When you identify that the client in front of you presents these qualities you
should: (Choose the BEST answer) Contact her family in order to provide her support and
taking steps to maintain her safety Contact your supervisor, to maintain her safety Call the
police to have her Baker Acted into protective custody to maintain her safety Begin a crisis
intervention, taking steps to maintain her safety - ......ANSWER........Begin a crisis
intervention, taking steps to maintain her safety
During the screening appointment, the client sitting across from you begins to tell you that
he has had to put aluminum foil over his windows to block the radio transmissions and
stop the voices. As an Addictions Counselor you should: Terminate the interview and
arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated by a mental health counselor
Following the interview, arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated at a mental
health crisis unit Following the interview, give this client a referral to a mental health
provider Terminate the interview and write an evaluation that indicates that this client is
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not appropriate for treatment at this time - ......ANSWER........Following the interview,
arrange for this client to be screened and evaluated at a mental health crisis unit
Any client that manifests an indication of a serious mental health issue or problem needs
to be assessed by competent mental health providers. Being an addictions counselor does
NOT qualify one to deal with schizophrenia. Before any treatment, a client with mental
health problems MUST be stabilized prior to addiction of treatment.
What is the best way to respond to a client who is dissatisfied with the way her counseling
is progressing? discuss her concerns and make necessary changes refer her to a new
counselor confront her resistance terminate her counseling - ......ANSWER........discuss
her concerns and make necessary changes
Your client has been married to a substance user for twelve years. He tells you that he had
always used sleeping pills and enjoyed an occasional cocktail, but that recently he has
been using a gram of cocaine each week. He has begun taking cash advances on their
credit cards and writing bad checks. The MOST appropriate referral for this client would be:
(Choose the BEST answer) A referral to A referral to Narcan on A referral to Alcoholics
Anonymous A referral to Narcotics Anonymous A referral to CoDA - ......ANSWER........A
referral to Narcanon
This group is targeted to dealing with those involved with cocaine
One of your clients is a 40-year-old chronic alcoholic male, a veteran of the USMC. He
began treatment after a family intervention. During the group he has expressed his anger
towards his employer, and his coworkers, whom he feels, are treating him unfairly. This
client, when he was drinking, was abusive to his wife and children. You know that he is a
hunter and has firearms in the home. He has become withdrawn and sullen. According to
his assessment he has few hobbies or outside interests. He often disagrees with other
group members and is argumentative. Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of
these factors you are concerned that he may be: (Choose the BEST answer) Dangerous to
others in his workplace and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
, 4 of 41
Secretly drinking or using drugs. You would do a random drug screen Demonstrating Post
Acute Withdrawal Syndrome In the midst of a real - ......ANSWER........Dangerous to others
in his workplace, and make a referral for an evaluation by a Mental Health Counselor
Based on these observations, and in reviewing all of these factors you are concerned that
he may be dangerous to others in his workplace and make a referral for an evaluation by a
Mental Health Counselor.
One of your clients witnessed a severe accident in which individuals were killed and badly
injured. During the group, about a month following the accident, he discloses that he has
been having vivid physical reactions which include feelings of panic, shortness of breath,
sweating, a tightness in his chest and palpitations. As an addictions counselor you would
recognize these symptoms as: (Choose the BEST answer) Possible evidence of a Schizoid
Disorder and make a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation Possible
evidence of a health disorder and make a referral to a medical health professional for an
evaluation Possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a
mental health professional for an evaluation Possible evidence of Depression and make a
referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation - ......ANSWER........Possible
evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and make a referral to a mental health
professional for an evaluation
These symptoms, feelings of panic, shortness of breath, sweating, a tightness in his chest
and palpitations are possible evidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and would justify
a referral to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
Which of these clients most need a referral to a physician? A 25-year-old female who has
relapsed using crack cocaine following a miscarriage A 53-year-old woman grieving for a
longer than normal period for her deceased husband A 47-year-old man with a history of
depression who suddenly exhibits bouts of rage A 12-year-old boy who has been using
inhalants - ......ANSWER........A 47-year-old man with a history of depression who suddenly
exhibits bouts of rage
