ADC Practice test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
To establish rapport and trust with a new substance abuse client, what would you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - B. Ask the clients permission to address the subject of change
It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client: - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. After you have at least one session
Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with alcohol, tranquilizers,
and/or opiates, but not with amphetamines? - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Low blood
pressure
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding coexisting substance abuse and
other psychological disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Counselors/programs not
trained to assess clients for coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the following to
come last? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Assessor clinical impression and
recommendations
When given a new client feedback about assessment results, which of these should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. Express your appreciation for Client effort in responding
In planning a clients treatment based on assessment results, The clients problems, immediate and
longer-term goals, measurable objectives, and treatment method should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Decided through a mutual client-therapist agreement.
Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Initial
and ongoing
, A psychiatric social worker who is a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and practicing
psychotherapist has an initial interview with a new client. Therapist observes affective symptoms
suggesting the client may be suicidal. She does not feel qualified to address this. What is her
appropriate response to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Refer the client to a
psychiatrist
For substance-abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is best
achieved through which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Services
integrating community partners
As a counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring a client to a
vocational rehabilitation program to address deficient Job Skills. Which is true about your
referral regarding the client?? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. You are obligated to explain
your referrals to the client
Of The following, which is considered a key element of effective referrals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Collaboration
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the nature of case management? -
CORRECT ANSWER - B. It gives clients continuity by providing a single contact point
In order for a case manager to activate resources needed by the client receiving multiple services,
she or he must be able to do which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Combine all
three of these activities together (navigate through formal systems of services, exchange
informally among service providers, seek and solicit various informal networks)
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about case management? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. It is community-based in all approaches, but the extent varies by agency
Regarding advocating for the substance-abuse client, which is true of case management? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A. The case manager can advocate with other service providers
for a clients specific needs
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
To establish rapport and trust with a new substance abuse client, what would you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - B. Ask the clients permission to address the subject of change
It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client: - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. After you have at least one session
Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with alcohol, tranquilizers,
and/or opiates, but not with amphetamines? - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Low blood
pressure
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding coexisting substance abuse and
other psychological disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Counselors/programs not
trained to assess clients for coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the following to
come last? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Assessor clinical impression and
recommendations
When given a new client feedback about assessment results, which of these should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. Express your appreciation for Client effort in responding
In planning a clients treatment based on assessment results, The clients problems, immediate and
longer-term goals, measurable objectives, and treatment method should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Decided through a mutual client-therapist agreement.
Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Initial
and ongoing
, A psychiatric social worker who is a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and practicing
psychotherapist has an initial interview with a new client. Therapist observes affective symptoms
suggesting the client may be suicidal. She does not feel qualified to address this. What is her
appropriate response to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Refer the client to a
psychiatrist
For substance-abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is best
achieved through which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Services
integrating community partners
As a counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring a client to a
vocational rehabilitation program to address deficient Job Skills. Which is true about your
referral regarding the client?? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. You are obligated to explain
your referrals to the client
Of The following, which is considered a key element of effective referrals? - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Collaboration
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the nature of case management? -
CORRECT ANSWER - B. It gives clients continuity by providing a single contact point
In order for a case manager to activate resources needed by the client receiving multiple services,
she or he must be able to do which of these? - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Combine all
three of these activities together (navigate through formal systems of services, exchange
informally among service providers, seek and solicit various informal networks)
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about case management? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. It is community-based in all approaches, but the extent varies by agency
Regarding advocating for the substance-abuse client, which is true of case management? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A. The case manager can advocate with other service providers
for a clients specific needs
