CSAC Practice EXAM #1 Question Practice with
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The goal of the initial interview with a client involves CORRECT ANSWER-obtaining a
history of the client
Negotiating a contract with a client is important because: CORRECT ANSWER-it allows
the client to choose whether or not he will act on his problems
Sam is referred to counseling by the sw in charge of the employee assistance program at the
factory where he works. Sam has been caught drinking beer on the job twice and his supervisor
has also filed complaints about Sam's poor attendance. Sam agrees to meet with a counselor,
but when he arrives at the initial interview he is extremely withdrawn. During the interview,
Sam should expect: CORRECT ANSWER-information bout the services he can receive
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy CORRECT ANSWER-a focus
on unfinished business
You are working in a substance abuse facility that is federally funded. one of the patients in the
facility admits to you that he abuses his child regularly. You should: CORRECT ANSWER-
make a report of child abuse to the appropriate state agency, but only include the information
that is necessary to protect the child
A typical in patient program can best be described as: CORRECT ANSWER-a highly
structured program, offering a full range of therapeutic and educational opportunities
,CSAC Practice EXAM #1 Question Practice with
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During the initial interview with a client, substance abuse counselors should try to obtain
information which will eventually enable to counselor to: CORRECT ANSWER-formulate a
diagnosis and treatment plan
A patient who has recently tested HIV positive tells his substance abuse counselor that he does
not yet have the nerve to discuss his HIV status with his live in lover. Current legal and ethical
standards suggest that the counselor should. CORRECT ANSWER-Do not notify anyone
John comes in and tells you that since he has been sober, things aren't quite the same with me
and the wife. You see this as his invitation for you to explore, on a deeper level, his marriage. An
appropriate leading question would be: CORRECT ANSWER-How do you feel about your
relationship with your wife
The decision to terminate a counseling relationship is ideally made by: CORRECT
ANSWER-counselor and client
In the group therapy process, the therapist is most active during which stage of therapy
CORRECT ANSWER-beginning
One of the difficulties of administering urine tests for substance abuse is CORRECT
ANSWER-the test are easily contaminated
, CSAC Practice EXAM #1 Question Practice with
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A counselor is treating a 16 years old male with an alcohol addiction problem. In terms of
Erickson's stages of psych social development, the patient is probably experiencing which of the
following psycho social conflicts CORRECT ANSWER-ego identity vs role confusion
In a group, the leaders responsibilities can best be defined as CORRECT ANSWER-helping
the group identify the essential principles and processes of its work
Sally is a 16 year old girl who has been admitted to a program for chemical dependency. She has
a history of running away from home, erratic performance in school, and has been arrested
twice for petty theft. In assessing Sally, the counselor should first consider CORRECT
ANSWER-Sally's familial relationships and social milieu
Which of the following best describes a family's role in the recovery of an alcoholic
CORRECT ANSWER-the family of the alcoholic should have an understanding of their role in the
alcoholism in order to assist the alcoholic in the recovery process
Federal regulations require that. in federally assisted substance abuse programs, a consent to
disclose information about a patient must CORRECT ANSWER-written from, signed and
dated, specify to whom the disclosure will be made, specific a time limit
George is a recovering alcoholic. He has been sober for several months and has managed to find
gainful employment and re establish family relationships. He is in a twelve step program as well
as individual counseling. One day, he arrives to a counseling session quite upset. He reveals that
he had a slip and drank a beer at a party. He did not get drunk but feels terribly remorseful and
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The goal of the initial interview with a client involves CORRECT ANSWER-obtaining a
history of the client
Negotiating a contract with a client is important because: CORRECT ANSWER-it allows
the client to choose whether or not he will act on his problems
Sam is referred to counseling by the sw in charge of the employee assistance program at the
factory where he works. Sam has been caught drinking beer on the job twice and his supervisor
has also filed complaints about Sam's poor attendance. Sam agrees to meet with a counselor,
but when he arrives at the initial interview he is extremely withdrawn. During the interview,
Sam should expect: CORRECT ANSWER-information bout the services he can receive
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy CORRECT ANSWER-a focus
on unfinished business
You are working in a substance abuse facility that is federally funded. one of the patients in the
facility admits to you that he abuses his child regularly. You should: CORRECT ANSWER-
make a report of child abuse to the appropriate state agency, but only include the information
that is necessary to protect the child
A typical in patient program can best be described as: CORRECT ANSWER-a highly
structured program, offering a full range of therapeutic and educational opportunities
,CSAC Practice EXAM #1 Question Practice with
Complete Solutions
During the initial interview with a client, substance abuse counselors should try to obtain
information which will eventually enable to counselor to: CORRECT ANSWER-formulate a
diagnosis and treatment plan
A patient who has recently tested HIV positive tells his substance abuse counselor that he does
not yet have the nerve to discuss his HIV status with his live in lover. Current legal and ethical
standards suggest that the counselor should. CORRECT ANSWER-Do not notify anyone
John comes in and tells you that since he has been sober, things aren't quite the same with me
and the wife. You see this as his invitation for you to explore, on a deeper level, his marriage. An
appropriate leading question would be: CORRECT ANSWER-How do you feel about your
relationship with your wife
The decision to terminate a counseling relationship is ideally made by: CORRECT
ANSWER-counselor and client
In the group therapy process, the therapist is most active during which stage of therapy
CORRECT ANSWER-beginning
One of the difficulties of administering urine tests for substance abuse is CORRECT
ANSWER-the test are easily contaminated
, CSAC Practice EXAM #1 Question Practice with
Complete Solutions
A counselor is treating a 16 years old male with an alcohol addiction problem. In terms of
Erickson's stages of psych social development, the patient is probably experiencing which of the
following psycho social conflicts CORRECT ANSWER-ego identity vs role confusion
In a group, the leaders responsibilities can best be defined as CORRECT ANSWER-helping
the group identify the essential principles and processes of its work
Sally is a 16 year old girl who has been admitted to a program for chemical dependency. She has
a history of running away from home, erratic performance in school, and has been arrested
twice for petty theft. In assessing Sally, the counselor should first consider CORRECT
ANSWER-Sally's familial relationships and social milieu
Which of the following best describes a family's role in the recovery of an alcoholic
CORRECT ANSWER-the family of the alcoholic should have an understanding of their role in the
alcoholism in order to assist the alcoholic in the recovery process
Federal regulations require that. in federally assisted substance abuse programs, a consent to
disclose information about a patient must CORRECT ANSWER-written from, signed and
dated, specify to whom the disclosure will be made, specific a time limit
George is a recovering alcoholic. He has been sober for several months and has managed to find
gainful employment and re establish family relationships. He is in a twelve step program as well
as individual counseling. One day, he arrives to a counseling session quite upset. He reveals that
he had a slip and drank a beer at a party. He did not get drunk but feels terribly remorseful and
