PCN-100 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to the Tarasoff vs regents of the University of California all 50 state have a
duty to warn - Answers- False
When helping a client learn about relapse it is important to look at all factors that
support their addiction. When a client learns how to deal with feelings from watching a
parent over and over again drink when they are stressed or upset, example "I have had
a hard day, I need a drink," supports which model of addiction theory? - Answers-
Behavioral model
It is important for a client to notice their specific relapse warning signs. Name an
example of three a client might experience - Answers- stress, crises building, lack of
coping skills or not using coping skills
What factors would you take into consideration in creating a safe environment for a
client from the LGBTQ populations - Answers- The counselor would not impose his/her
belief on to the client, The counselor should be aware of potential identity issues and
how it attributes to their substance abuse
What culture has higher drug and alcohol use, statistically than other cultural groups? -
Answers- Native American
. What are the three domains of multicultural competencies? - Answers- -Counselor
awareness of own cultural values and biases
-Counselor awareness of client's worldview
-culturally appropriate intervention and treatment strategies
What is biopsychosocial spiritual assessment?Why is the biopsychosocial spiritual
assessment important in substance abuse treatment? - Answers- -the bio is medical,
psycho-mental health, social-relationship, family, environment influences, and spiritually
is the belief in the relationship
In determining what treatment is best for a client and to help prevent relapse the SBIRT
method can be used. What does this stand for? - Answers- -S=Screen, BI=Brief
intervention, RT=referral to treatment
hris has been working in a residential treatment center with substance related issues for
15 years. He tells his supervisor he is overwhelmed, has difficulty focusing, difficulty
sleeping and noted he is feeling burned out. What role should his clinical supervisor
provide in assisting him? - Answers- -Administrative (time off), evaluative (how serve is
his burn out), clinical (should his case load be changed), supportive services (offering
more supervision)
, Steven was in a bad car accident three years ago and is now paralyzed from the waist
down. Steven started drinking heavy after his accident. What types of barriers may
prevent Steven from seeking treatment? - Answers- -mistrust of the mental health
treatment system
-stigma of having a disability and being seen as less than
-lack of access to treatment facilities that deal with disabilities and can meet his needs
-fear of losing financial assistance
Define what rapport means and why is it important in the therapeutic relationship? -
Answers- -building rapport is the process of building a trusting relationship with client
-it is important because it allows the client an opportunity to feel, open disclose, and
process issues free of judgment.
What are the implications of cultural, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities in
addiction treatment? - Answers- -important that counselor understand the background
of clients in addition to methods of communication, healing and understanding of both
mental disorders and substance use disorders
. What ways can a motivational interview approach help in the screening and intake
process with an addict? - Answers- It helps the counselor understand the client in the
process of change.
A lapse can lead to a relapse. Explain both and the difference between the two. -
Answers- -lapse is one time goes back to recovery
-relapse fall off the wagon completely
Stan is an addiction counselor meeting with his client for the first time during the intake
interview. What information will Stan want to gather from his new client? - Answers- -
alcohol and drug use past and present
-social and professional relationships
-medical history
here are different but effective approaches to relapse prevention. Name two and explain
how they work - Answers- Strength base: encourage holistic attitudes, emphasize
hopeful elements
-evidenced based: have been shown to work with addiction ex. CBT, MI, SFT
A counselor is practicing in a small town and finds out her client attends the same
church she attends. By checking the ACA code of ethics what information would it
provide to the client in reference to dual relationships. - Answers- -It would clarify the
definition of dual relationships and what is not ethical
. Tom is a 13 year old currently associating with peers who have experienced with
marijuana. He is considering trying marijuana so that he fits in with his peers. What type
of program would be beneficial in preventive the experimentation of marijuana use? -
Answers- -primary prevention programs
According to the Tarasoff vs regents of the University of California all 50 state have a
duty to warn - Answers- False
When helping a client learn about relapse it is important to look at all factors that
support their addiction. When a client learns how to deal with feelings from watching a
parent over and over again drink when they are stressed or upset, example "I have had
a hard day, I need a drink," supports which model of addiction theory? - Answers-
Behavioral model
It is important for a client to notice their specific relapse warning signs. Name an
example of three a client might experience - Answers- stress, crises building, lack of
coping skills or not using coping skills
What factors would you take into consideration in creating a safe environment for a
client from the LGBTQ populations - Answers- The counselor would not impose his/her
belief on to the client, The counselor should be aware of potential identity issues and
how it attributes to their substance abuse
What culture has higher drug and alcohol use, statistically than other cultural groups? -
Answers- Native American
. What are the three domains of multicultural competencies? - Answers- -Counselor
awareness of own cultural values and biases
-Counselor awareness of client's worldview
-culturally appropriate intervention and treatment strategies
What is biopsychosocial spiritual assessment?Why is the biopsychosocial spiritual
assessment important in substance abuse treatment? - Answers- -the bio is medical,
psycho-mental health, social-relationship, family, environment influences, and spiritually
is the belief in the relationship
In determining what treatment is best for a client and to help prevent relapse the SBIRT
method can be used. What does this stand for? - Answers- -S=Screen, BI=Brief
intervention, RT=referral to treatment
hris has been working in a residential treatment center with substance related issues for
15 years. He tells his supervisor he is overwhelmed, has difficulty focusing, difficulty
sleeping and noted he is feeling burned out. What role should his clinical supervisor
provide in assisting him? - Answers- -Administrative (time off), evaluative (how serve is
his burn out), clinical (should his case load be changed), supportive services (offering
more supervision)
, Steven was in a bad car accident three years ago and is now paralyzed from the waist
down. Steven started drinking heavy after his accident. What types of barriers may
prevent Steven from seeking treatment? - Answers- -mistrust of the mental health
treatment system
-stigma of having a disability and being seen as less than
-lack of access to treatment facilities that deal with disabilities and can meet his needs
-fear of losing financial assistance
Define what rapport means and why is it important in the therapeutic relationship? -
Answers- -building rapport is the process of building a trusting relationship with client
-it is important because it allows the client an opportunity to feel, open disclose, and
process issues free of judgment.
What are the implications of cultural, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities in
addiction treatment? - Answers- -important that counselor understand the background
of clients in addition to methods of communication, healing and understanding of both
mental disorders and substance use disorders
. What ways can a motivational interview approach help in the screening and intake
process with an addict? - Answers- It helps the counselor understand the client in the
process of change.
A lapse can lead to a relapse. Explain both and the difference between the two. -
Answers- -lapse is one time goes back to recovery
-relapse fall off the wagon completely
Stan is an addiction counselor meeting with his client for the first time during the intake
interview. What information will Stan want to gather from his new client? - Answers- -
alcohol and drug use past and present
-social and professional relationships
-medical history
here are different but effective approaches to relapse prevention. Name two and explain
how they work - Answers- Strength base: encourage holistic attitudes, emphasize
hopeful elements
-evidenced based: have been shown to work with addiction ex. CBT, MI, SFT
A counselor is practicing in a small town and finds out her client attends the same
church she attends. By checking the ACA code of ethics what information would it
provide to the client in reference to dual relationships. - Answers- -It would clarify the
definition of dual relationships and what is not ethical
. Tom is a 13 year old currently associating with peers who have experienced with
marijuana. He is considering trying marijuana so that he fits in with his peers. What type
of program would be beneficial in preventive the experimentation of marijuana use? -
Answers- -primary prevention programs
