IC&RC FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a commonly used technique for crisis intervention? -
✔✔behavior Immediately refer the client to an agency to help change the situation
simple
✔✔The CAGE test is a simple assessment that is administered to individuals with a
drinking problem. The questions on this test refer to: - ✔✔cutting down on drinking,
feeling annoyed and guilty, and dealing with hangovers.
✔✔The focus of intervention in the criminal justice system is first to: - ✔✔incarceration a
change. protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
✔✔the goal of Al-Anon is: - ✔✔to provide a fellowship and support for individuals in
relationships with alcoholics.
✔✔Which of the following modes of sexual transmission provides the LOWEST risk of
HIV transmission? - ✔✔Female to female
✔✔Counselors rely heavily on the work of developmental theorists as they attempt to
stimulate clients to initiate relevant growth. According to Erickson, one of the leaders in
developmental theory, the task to be accomplished in adulthood is: - ✔✔Intimacy vs.
Isolation.
✔✔The description of the client's rights typically occurs during the: - ✔✔orientation.
✔✔a. a client's fears and denial.
b. confidentiality
c. information gathering.
d. treatment planning. - ✔✔treatment planning.
✔✔Comprehensive client documentation: - ✔✔facilitates communication and enhances
accountability.
✔✔Relapse prevention efforts are aimed at: - ✔✔identifying high-risk situations and
learning alternative coping skills.
✔✔Before therapy or counseling begins, clients may be given information
about the treatment they will receive, as well as possible risks involved.
This process is known as:
a. self-disclosure.
b. releasing information.
c. protecting confidentiality.
, d. obtaining informed consent to treatment. - ✔✔obtaining informed consent to
treatment.
✔✔Which statement BEST describes how a counselor can avoid professional burnout?
- ✔✔work hours Attend to health through adequate sleep, an exercise program, and
proper diet.
✔✔A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for
absenteeism, losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating only
with peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential treatment
because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that he has lost his house
and car because his wife didn't work enough hours. Which defense mechanisms is this
client displaying?
a. Projection, denial, and displacement
b. Denial, minimalization, and rationalization
c. Sublimination, displacement, and compensation
d. Identification, minimization, and sublimination - ✔✔Denial, minimalization, and
rationalization
✔✔A client says to you, "I am getting to like you very much and l'd like us to get a lot
closer." You should first: - ✔✔talk openly about transference issues.
✔✔The initial stage of crisis intervention involves: - ✔✔determining the problem.
✔✔The measurement of progress toward treatment plan goals is best assessed by: -
✔✔reviewing documentation in progress notes. significant others.
✔✔The PRIMARY purpose of a professional code of ethics is to: - ✔✔serve as a guide
in helping clients while behaving in a fair way to colleagues.
✔✔The PRIMARY purpose of professional standards of practice is to: - ✔✔help
programs qualify for Medicaid and other third-party reimbursement.
✔✔The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance is called: - ✔✔homeostasis.
✔✔Of the following statements made by a client in a group, which would MOST warrant
documentation in the client's progress notes? a. "I'm finding the support from this group
to be very helpful."
b. "Getting caught for drunk driving was a mixed blessing."
C. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense."
d. "Let's change the subject. Did anyone see the game last night?" - ✔✔"Ever since I
stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense."
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a commonly used technique for crisis intervention? -
✔✔behavior Immediately refer the client to an agency to help change the situation
simple
✔✔The CAGE test is a simple assessment that is administered to individuals with a
drinking problem. The questions on this test refer to: - ✔✔cutting down on drinking,
feeling annoyed and guilty, and dealing with hangovers.
✔✔The focus of intervention in the criminal justice system is first to: - ✔✔incarceration a
change. protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
✔✔the goal of Al-Anon is: - ✔✔to provide a fellowship and support for individuals in
relationships with alcoholics.
✔✔Which of the following modes of sexual transmission provides the LOWEST risk of
HIV transmission? - ✔✔Female to female
✔✔Counselors rely heavily on the work of developmental theorists as they attempt to
stimulate clients to initiate relevant growth. According to Erickson, one of the leaders in
developmental theory, the task to be accomplished in adulthood is: - ✔✔Intimacy vs.
Isolation.
✔✔The description of the client's rights typically occurs during the: - ✔✔orientation.
✔✔a. a client's fears and denial.
b. confidentiality
c. information gathering.
d. treatment planning. - ✔✔treatment planning.
✔✔Comprehensive client documentation: - ✔✔facilitates communication and enhances
accountability.
✔✔Relapse prevention efforts are aimed at: - ✔✔identifying high-risk situations and
learning alternative coping skills.
✔✔Before therapy or counseling begins, clients may be given information
about the treatment they will receive, as well as possible risks involved.
This process is known as:
a. self-disclosure.
b. releasing information.
c. protecting confidentiality.
, d. obtaining informed consent to treatment. - ✔✔obtaining informed consent to
treatment.
✔✔Which statement BEST describes how a counselor can avoid professional burnout?
- ✔✔work hours Attend to health through adequate sleep, an exercise program, and
proper diet.
✔✔A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for
absenteeism, losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating only
with peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential treatment
because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that he has lost his house
and car because his wife didn't work enough hours. Which defense mechanisms is this
client displaying?
a. Projection, denial, and displacement
b. Denial, minimalization, and rationalization
c. Sublimination, displacement, and compensation
d. Identification, minimization, and sublimination - ✔✔Denial, minimalization, and
rationalization
✔✔A client says to you, "I am getting to like you very much and l'd like us to get a lot
closer." You should first: - ✔✔talk openly about transference issues.
✔✔The initial stage of crisis intervention involves: - ✔✔determining the problem.
✔✔The measurement of progress toward treatment plan goals is best assessed by: -
✔✔reviewing documentation in progress notes. significant others.
✔✔The PRIMARY purpose of a professional code of ethics is to: - ✔✔serve as a guide
in helping clients while behaving in a fair way to colleagues.
✔✔The PRIMARY purpose of professional standards of practice is to: - ✔✔help
programs qualify for Medicaid and other third-party reimbursement.
✔✔The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance is called: - ✔✔homeostasis.
✔✔Of the following statements made by a client in a group, which would MOST warrant
documentation in the client's progress notes? a. "I'm finding the support from this group
to be very helpful."
b. "Getting caught for drunk driving was a mixed blessing."
C. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense."
d. "Let's change the subject. Did anyone see the game last night?" - ✔✔"Ever since I
stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense."
