ICRC Test 70 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
It is considered unethical for a counselor to: Correct Answer: b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in: Correct Answer:
b. making referrals
Which statement is TRUE regarding duel relationships with clients that might impair the counselor's judgement? Correct Answer: a. They must be avoided
If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may: Correct Answer: b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program.
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is: Correct Answer: c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning
Which of the following is essential for successful recovery from addiction? Correct Answer: a. Admit to a drinking and/or drug problem
Interventions by a group counselor should: Correct Answer: b. Address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for counselors to: Correct Answer: b. Encourage the client to explore various alternatives
Which of the following does not have to appear on a Release of Information? Correct Answer: c.
Signature of the counselor
A client experiences a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST important function is: Correct
Answer: c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
While progress has been made, society still disapproves much more strongly of substance abuse by women than by men. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Correct Answer: c. Mothers bear the additional burden of guilt over how substance abuse has interfered with their childbearing responsibilities.
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate in providing linkage between a treatment program and AA? Correct Answer: d. Counselors should visit AA meetings and have a list of meetings to share with clients.
Concise and accurate reporting is necessary in order to: Correct Answer: b. Ensure continuity of client care Consultations are an important component of the treatment process because: Correct Answer: d. Input and information from others will assist the treatment process
Which of the following body fluids has the highest risk of potential infection? Correct Answer: d. Vaginal secretions
Which of the following is an example of exploitation? Correct Answer: c. Leaking the name of a
famous celebrity who is in treatment at your facility to the public.
In a crisis interview with a client, you are most concerned with: Correct Answer: c. Focusing questions about the present situation and the client's means of coping with the stress.
The style of counseling in which a counselor has made a decision to be committed to equality for
all people and acts to treat all people alike, regardless of race or cultural background is known as:
Correct Answer: d. the "Color-Blind" Counselor
A person wants to accept a party invitation because he/she is very social but is concerned because there will be alot of drinking and he/she is a member of AA. He/she is experiencing a(an): Correct Answer: b. Approach-avoidance conflict
The first stage in the process of family change is: Correct Answer: d. interruption of ongoing patterns with confrontation or disengagement
Hallucinogens work on the brain by interfering with various neurotransmitters, causing an overlap of the senses to occur. The term for this overlap of the senses is: Correct Answer: c. synesthesia
In alcohol and drug abuse, denial is: Correct Answer: d. a common barrier to overcome in the early stage of accepting the abuse problem
Burnout in counselors might be avoided by periodic: Correct Answer: a. self assessment
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has to: Correct Answer: d. establish rapport with the client
During the intake, a counselor can expect to address all of the following issues except: Correct Answer: d. treatment planning
According to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, we develop emotional disturbances because of our: Correct Answer: b. intrinsic beliefs about certain beliefs
Which of the following is the Best indicator that an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another drug? Correct Answer: c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
It is considered unethical for a counselor to: Correct Answer: b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in: Correct Answer:
b. making referrals
Which statement is TRUE regarding duel relationships with clients that might impair the counselor's judgement? Correct Answer: a. They must be avoided
If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may: Correct Answer: b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program.
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is: Correct Answer: c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning
Which of the following is essential for successful recovery from addiction? Correct Answer: a. Admit to a drinking and/or drug problem
Interventions by a group counselor should: Correct Answer: b. Address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for counselors to: Correct Answer: b. Encourage the client to explore various alternatives
Which of the following does not have to appear on a Release of Information? Correct Answer: c.
Signature of the counselor
A client experiences a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST important function is: Correct
Answer: c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
While progress has been made, society still disapproves much more strongly of substance abuse by women than by men. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Correct Answer: c. Mothers bear the additional burden of guilt over how substance abuse has interfered with their childbearing responsibilities.
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate in providing linkage between a treatment program and AA? Correct Answer: d. Counselors should visit AA meetings and have a list of meetings to share with clients.
Concise and accurate reporting is necessary in order to: Correct Answer: b. Ensure continuity of client care Consultations are an important component of the treatment process because: Correct Answer: d. Input and information from others will assist the treatment process
Which of the following body fluids has the highest risk of potential infection? Correct Answer: d. Vaginal secretions
Which of the following is an example of exploitation? Correct Answer: c. Leaking the name of a
famous celebrity who is in treatment at your facility to the public.
In a crisis interview with a client, you are most concerned with: Correct Answer: c. Focusing questions about the present situation and the client's means of coping with the stress.
The style of counseling in which a counselor has made a decision to be committed to equality for
all people and acts to treat all people alike, regardless of race or cultural background is known as:
Correct Answer: d. the "Color-Blind" Counselor
A person wants to accept a party invitation because he/she is very social but is concerned because there will be alot of drinking and he/she is a member of AA. He/she is experiencing a(an): Correct Answer: b. Approach-avoidance conflict
The first stage in the process of family change is: Correct Answer: d. interruption of ongoing patterns with confrontation or disengagement
Hallucinogens work on the brain by interfering with various neurotransmitters, causing an overlap of the senses to occur. The term for this overlap of the senses is: Correct Answer: c. synesthesia
In alcohol and drug abuse, denial is: Correct Answer: d. a common barrier to overcome in the early stage of accepting the abuse problem
Burnout in counselors might be avoided by periodic: Correct Answer: a. self assessment
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has to: Correct Answer: d. establish rapport with the client
During the intake, a counselor can expect to address all of the following issues except: Correct Answer: d. treatment planning
According to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, we develop emotional disturbances because of our: Correct Answer: b. intrinsic beliefs about certain beliefs
Which of the following is the Best indicator that an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another drug? Correct Answer: c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
