LCDC – Assessment Exam Questions and Answers

LCDC – Assessment Exam Questions and Answers Assessment -Answer-An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates with the client and others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress. Tools include: 1. observations 2. clinical interviews atory tests 4. tests and self-report inventories (instruments) Assessment Considerations -Answer-1. Cultural Relevance - taking into account the client's social context. 2. Client Explanation - procedures, purpose of assessment, most helpful interventions available & ability to ask questions. Biopsychosocial Perspective -Answer-Recognizes that there are biological, psychological and social causes of substance abuse and dependence. Biological Factors -Answer-Brain chemistry problems, which may be genetic. Genetics influence biochemistry, and biochemistry makes some people particularly vulnerable to addiction to certain drugs one they try them. Psychological Factors -Answer-Cognitive styles, personality traits, and early developmental experiences. Social Factors -Answer-Poverty, oppression, poorly developed social skills, and family dysfunction. Assessment Information -Answer-1. Presenting problems 2. Alcohol and other drug use 3. Psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment 4. Medical history 5. Current health status 6. Family relationships 7. Social and leisure activities 8. Education and vocational training 9. Employment history 10. Legal problems 11. Mental/ emotional functioning 12. Strengths and weaknesses Immediate Medical Evaluation Needed -Answer-Client's who present with: 1. Hallucinations 2. Severe tremors 3. Tachycardia 4. Confusion or delirium 5. Uncontrollable agitation 6. Ingested unknown substances or quantities of substances Tremors -Answer-Involuntary fine movement of the body or limbs Tachycardia -Answer-Abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute) Withdrawal Risk Factors -Answer-1. History of withdrawal 2. History of seizures 3. Dependence on multiple substances Rapport -Answer-A comfortable working relationship, which helps assure the client's trust and cooperation. Person First Language -Answer-Placement of the noun (individual or person) before the descriptive phrase (with disabilities) to conceptualize the whole person with many abilities and disabilities rather than emphasizing disabilities. Motivational Interviewing -Answer-Used for ALL phases of treatment. A style of interacting with clients that is helpful in reducing defensiveness and encouraging therapeutic collaboration between counselor and client. Counselors use the interpersonal process to enhance client's motivation to change. Motivational Interviewing respects the clients perception of the probl