ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR EXAM PROBLEMS
(DARYN'S BOOK) UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Domain I: Task 1
Answer:
Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication to establish rapport and
promote engagement
Question:
Domain I: Task 2
Answer:
Discuss with the client the rationale, purpose, and procedures associated with the
screening and assessment process to facilitate client understanding and
cooperation
Question:
Domain I: Task 3
Answer:
Assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior and other
relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
Question:
Administer appropriate evidence-based screening and assessment instruments
specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs
Answer:
Domain I: Task 4
Question:
Domain I: Task 5
Answer:
Obtain relevant history and related information from the client and other pertinent
sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services
Question:
Domain I: Task 6
Answer:
Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co-occurring mental health
disorders that might require additional assessment and referral
Question:
Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all available
information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate
course of action
Answer:
,Domain I: Task 7
Question:
Domain I: Task 8
Answer:
Develop a written summary of the results of the screening and assessment to
document and support the diagnostic impressions and treatment
recommendations
Question:
Domain II: Task 1
Answer:
Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and recommendations with the
client
Question:
Domain II: Task 2
Answer:
Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with the client and concerned others
to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs
Question:
Domain II: Task 3
Answer:
Match client needs with community resources to facilitate positive client
outcomes
Question:
Domain II: Task 7
Answer:
Evaluate the effectiveness of case management activities to ensure quality service
coordination
Question:
Domain II: Task 8
Answer:
Develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery outside primary
treatment
Question:
Domain III: Task 1
Answer:
Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and concerned others to
facilitate transition into the recovery process
Question:
Domain III: Task 2
Answer:
, Provide information to the client regarding the structure, expectations, and
purpose of the counseling process
Question:
Domain III: Task 3
Answer:
Continually evaluate the client's safety, relapse potential, and the need for crisis
intervention
Question:
Domain III: Task 4
Answer:
Apply evidence-based, culturally competent counseling strategies and modalities
to facilitate progress towards completion of treatment objectives
Question:
Domain III: Task 5
Answer:
Assist families and concerned others in understanding substance use disorders
and engage them in the recovery process
Question:
Domain III: Task 6
Answer:
Document counseling activity and progress towards treatment goals and
objectives
Question:
Domain III: Task 7
Answer:
Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background, age, sexual
orientation and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and recovery
Question:
Domain III: Task 8
Answer:
Provide information about the disease of addiction and the related health and
psychosocial consequences
Question:
Domain IV: Task 1
Answer:
Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards of practice to
uphold client rights while promoting best interests of the client and profession
Question:
Domain IV: Task 2
Answer:
(DARYN'S BOOK) UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Domain I: Task 1
Answer:
Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication to establish rapport and
promote engagement
Question:
Domain I: Task 2
Answer:
Discuss with the client the rationale, purpose, and procedures associated with the
screening and assessment process to facilitate client understanding and
cooperation
Question:
Domain I: Task 3
Answer:
Assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior and other
relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
Question:
Administer appropriate evidence-based screening and assessment instruments
specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs
Answer:
Domain I: Task 4
Question:
Domain I: Task 5
Answer:
Obtain relevant history and related information from the client and other pertinent
sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services
Question:
Domain I: Task 6
Answer:
Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co-occurring mental health
disorders that might require additional assessment and referral
Question:
Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all available
information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate
course of action
Answer:
,Domain I: Task 7
Question:
Domain I: Task 8
Answer:
Develop a written summary of the results of the screening and assessment to
document and support the diagnostic impressions and treatment
recommendations
Question:
Domain II: Task 1
Answer:
Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and recommendations with the
client
Question:
Domain II: Task 2
Answer:
Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with the client and concerned others
to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs
Question:
Domain II: Task 3
Answer:
Match client needs with community resources to facilitate positive client
outcomes
Question:
Domain II: Task 7
Answer:
Evaluate the effectiveness of case management activities to ensure quality service
coordination
Question:
Domain II: Task 8
Answer:
Develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery outside primary
treatment
Question:
Domain III: Task 1
Answer:
Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and concerned others to
facilitate transition into the recovery process
Question:
Domain III: Task 2
Answer:
, Provide information to the client regarding the structure, expectations, and
purpose of the counseling process
Question:
Domain III: Task 3
Answer:
Continually evaluate the client's safety, relapse potential, and the need for crisis
intervention
Question:
Domain III: Task 4
Answer:
Apply evidence-based, culturally competent counseling strategies and modalities
to facilitate progress towards completion of treatment objectives
Question:
Domain III: Task 5
Answer:
Assist families and concerned others in understanding substance use disorders
and engage them in the recovery process
Question:
Domain III: Task 6
Answer:
Document counseling activity and progress towards treatment goals and
objectives
Question:
Domain III: Task 7
Answer:
Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background, age, sexual
orientation and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and recovery
Question:
Domain III: Task 8
Answer:
Provide information about the disease of addiction and the related health and
psychosocial consequences
Question:
Domain IV: Task 1
Answer:
Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards of practice to
uphold client rights while promoting best interests of the client and profession
Question:
Domain IV: Task 2
Answer: