ICRC Test Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the following is the Best indicator that an individual is physically dependent
upon alcohol or another drug? - Answer-c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
Which of the following MUST be included in a treatment plan? - Answer-b. the client's
problems and services to be provided
When a client discloses suicidal thoughts, the counselor's first step is to: - Answer-d.
assess the degree of risk
In an apologetic tone, a recovering client tells the counselor that he is still having urges
to drink. The counselor can help by: - Answer-d. normalizing the drinking urge and
encouraging continued efforts towards relapse prevention
Which of the following is True about case management? - Answer-a. it is the
coordination of services in an effort to reach the goals of the treatment plan
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: - Answer-d. Sally's familial relationships and social milieu
It is appropriate for a counselor to teach a client about the physiological effects of the
drugs he/she has been using during the administration of which of these core functions?
- Answer-d. client education
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate way to assure follow-through on a
referral? - Answer-d. notify the referral resource of the referral and have client call to
make an appointment
Client files are reviewed by the clinical supervisor for the purpose of: - Answer-d.
providing professional feedback to enhance the counseling process
If a client is experiencing difficulties conforming to the rules and expectations of the
program, the counselor's first course of action would be to: - Answer-d. consult with
supervisor and other members of the treatment plan
All of the following counseling theories are appropriate for the direct care of recovering
addicts during the first month of rehabilitation EXCEPT: - Answer-c. Psychoanalysis
, According to the addiction counselor code of ethics, a certified counselor must do all of
the following EXCEPT: - Answer-c. Be concerned primarily with the reputation of the
profession when in the presence of professional conflict
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy? - Answer-b. a focus on
unfinished business
Of the five basic counseling styles that define how a non-minority counselor might deal
with a minority client, which style will produce the most positive outcome when working
with a minority client? - Answer-d. The Culturally-Liberated Counselor
Which of the following defense-oriented behaviors is of the damage-repair type? -
Answer-b. mourning
The primary factor in the development of young people's attitudes toward drugs is: -
Answer-b. parental role models.
Marijuana is a unique compound which contains over 200 chemicals. One particular
chemical, however, is the main psychoactive chemical that makes marijuana "go." The
name of this psychoactive compound is: - Answer-b. Cannabinol
Which drug does not fall under the prescription drug classification of benzodiazepine? -
Answer-d. Percodan
If a counselor knows that he/she is unable to assure the client of confidentiality, he/she
should: - Answer-c. inform the client of this fact
The intake process is usually an extension of the: - Answer-b. screening
While gathering an alcohol and other drug history, which of the following is a good clue
to alcohol dependency? - Answer-d. increased tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms
when abstinence is attempted
Which of the following is TRUE about a treatment plan? - Answer-c. Client's own goals
for treatment be considered and discussed
When a group faces denial by group members, the counselor should: - Answer-b.
directly confront the denial
It is considered unethical for a counselor to: - Answer-b. treat client problems that are
beyond his skill level
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in: -
Answer-b. making referrals
Answers
Which of the following is the Best indicator that an individual is physically dependent
upon alcohol or another drug? - Answer-c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
Which of the following MUST be included in a treatment plan? - Answer-b. the client's
problems and services to be provided
When a client discloses suicidal thoughts, the counselor's first step is to: - Answer-d.
assess the degree of risk
In an apologetic tone, a recovering client tells the counselor that he is still having urges
to drink. The counselor can help by: - Answer-d. normalizing the drinking urge and
encouraging continued efforts towards relapse prevention
Which of the following is True about case management? - Answer-a. it is the
coordination of services in an effort to reach the goals of the treatment plan
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: - Answer-d. Sally's familial relationships and social milieu
It is appropriate for a counselor to teach a client about the physiological effects of the
drugs he/she has been using during the administration of which of these core functions?
- Answer-d. client education
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate way to assure follow-through on a
referral? - Answer-d. notify the referral resource of the referral and have client call to
make an appointment
Client files are reviewed by the clinical supervisor for the purpose of: - Answer-d.
providing professional feedback to enhance the counseling process
If a client is experiencing difficulties conforming to the rules and expectations of the
program, the counselor's first course of action would be to: - Answer-d. consult with
supervisor and other members of the treatment plan
All of the following counseling theories are appropriate for the direct care of recovering
addicts during the first month of rehabilitation EXCEPT: - Answer-c. Psychoanalysis
, According to the addiction counselor code of ethics, a certified counselor must do all of
the following EXCEPT: - Answer-c. Be concerned primarily with the reputation of the
profession when in the presence of professional conflict
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy? - Answer-b. a focus on
unfinished business
Of the five basic counseling styles that define how a non-minority counselor might deal
with a minority client, which style will produce the most positive outcome when working
with a minority client? - Answer-d. The Culturally-Liberated Counselor
Which of the following defense-oriented behaviors is of the damage-repair type? -
Answer-b. mourning
The primary factor in the development of young people's attitudes toward drugs is: -
Answer-b. parental role models.
Marijuana is a unique compound which contains over 200 chemicals. One particular
chemical, however, is the main psychoactive chemical that makes marijuana "go." The
name of this psychoactive compound is: - Answer-b. Cannabinol
Which drug does not fall under the prescription drug classification of benzodiazepine? -
Answer-d. Percodan
If a counselor knows that he/she is unable to assure the client of confidentiality, he/she
should: - Answer-c. inform the client of this fact
The intake process is usually an extension of the: - Answer-b. screening
While gathering an alcohol and other drug history, which of the following is a good clue
to alcohol dependency? - Answer-d. increased tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms
when abstinence is attempted
Which of the following is TRUE about a treatment plan? - Answer-c. Client's own goals
for treatment be considered and discussed
When a group faces denial by group members, the counselor should: - Answer-b.
directly confront the denial
It is considered unethical for a counselor to: - Answer-b. treat client problems that are
beyond his skill level
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in: -
Answer-b. making referrals
