ADC Exam UPDATED Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What was a primary influence in anonymity of alcoholics anonymous? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protection from Media but also supports the spiritual influence of anonymity.
AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is based upon traditions that new members must be willing to comply to.
Unwilling members can be a disturbance.
What is the Minnesota Model? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adaptation of the 12 step model.
Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a continuum of care.
How has the Minnesota Model evolved? - CORRECT ANSWER - Became highly
structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox, psychological assess, group and
individual meetings. Group was meant to be residential and last up to 60 days.
What is the Hazelton Foundation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adaptation of 12 step model.
21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary treatment program.
Discuss the concept of God in AA - CORRECT ANSWER - was based upon the Oxford
group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side there was debate about how to do
this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher Power as it is understood.
Discuss the 12 steps. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
,8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Unity of Org is
utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
Discuss the importance of AA anonymity - CORRECT ANSWER - Its to conceal identities
so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a stigma related to alcoholism.
Members feel comfortable about joining. It discourages others from seeking public recognition
and accolades. No member is ever allowed to speak on the behalf of the group. AA member may
disclose information about their involvement but it is discouraged
What religious group is AA affiliated with? - CORRECT ANSWER - None
Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
,Goal of AA - CORRECT ANSWER - SOBRIETY!
Are all AA groups universal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
95% of New HIV cases come from where? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low and middle
income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 :20 adults
with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
How is HIV transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
How is HIV most commonly transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - through sexual
intercourse with an infected person
What are the symptoms of AIDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - severe weight loss, night
sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush, persistent diarrhea, fever, fatique.
what is karposi sarcoma KS? - CORRECT ANSWER - associated with aids it looks like
hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm, flat, or nodular
what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER - it exist as part
of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an impaired immune system
pt may need a bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung tissue
, IV drug abusers account for what percentage of AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER - 25
Does feces carry HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Possibly if blood is present.
What population shows highest risk for HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gay or bisexual
men 61% of cases
What percentage of HIV is acquired from IV drug use? - CORRECT ANSWER - 24
What percentage of HIV cases is spread through heterosexual contact? - CORRECT
ANSWER -3
What is in performance domain 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment, screening, and
engagement.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Clients treatment plan clients progress in that
treatment. Ongoing process
Assessment instruments - CORRECT ANSWER - These aid in the identification of, and
treatment planning for substance related disorders.
What are types of Assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Why do we do assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER - History of substance use. Physical
and mental health, addiction trx hx, family issues, work issues, hx of criminality, education and
basic life skills, socioeconomic situation, current legal status, level of readiness for treatment,
level of cognitive functioning
What are the 4 performance domains? - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance Domain 1-
Screening
CORRECT Answers
What was a primary influence in anonymity of alcoholics anonymous? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protection from Media but also supports the spiritual influence of anonymity.
AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is based upon traditions that new members must be willing to comply to.
Unwilling members can be a disturbance.
What is the Minnesota Model? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adaptation of the 12 step model.
Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a continuum of care.
How has the Minnesota Model evolved? - CORRECT ANSWER - Became highly
structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox, psychological assess, group and
individual meetings. Group was meant to be residential and last up to 60 days.
What is the Hazelton Foundation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Adaptation of 12 step model.
21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary treatment program.
Discuss the concept of God in AA - CORRECT ANSWER - was based upon the Oxford
group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side there was debate about how to do
this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher Power as it is understood.
Discuss the 12 steps. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
,8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Unity of Org is
utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
Discuss the importance of AA anonymity - CORRECT ANSWER - Its to conceal identities
so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a stigma related to alcoholism.
Members feel comfortable about joining. It discourages others from seeking public recognition
and accolades. No member is ever allowed to speak on the behalf of the group. AA member may
disclose information about their involvement but it is discouraged
What religious group is AA affiliated with? - CORRECT ANSWER - None
Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
,Goal of AA - CORRECT ANSWER - SOBRIETY!
Are all AA groups universal? - CORRECT ANSWER -
95% of New HIV cases come from where? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low and middle
income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 :20 adults
with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
How is HIV transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
How is HIV most commonly transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - through sexual
intercourse with an infected person
What are the symptoms of AIDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - severe weight loss, night
sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush, persistent diarrhea, fever, fatique.
what is karposi sarcoma KS? - CORRECT ANSWER - associated with aids it looks like
hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm, flat, or nodular
what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER - it exist as part
of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an impaired immune system
pt may need a bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung tissue
, IV drug abusers account for what percentage of AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER - 25
Does feces carry HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Possibly if blood is present.
What population shows highest risk for HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gay or bisexual
men 61% of cases
What percentage of HIV is acquired from IV drug use? - CORRECT ANSWER - 24
What percentage of HIV cases is spread through heterosexual contact? - CORRECT
ANSWER -3
What is in performance domain 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment, screening, and
engagement.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Clients treatment plan clients progress in that
treatment. Ongoing process
Assessment instruments - CORRECT ANSWER - These aid in the identification of, and
treatment planning for substance related disorders.
What are types of Assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Why do we do assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER - History of substance use. Physical
and mental health, addiction trx hx, family issues, work issues, hx of criminality, education and
basic life skills, socioeconomic situation, current legal status, level of readiness for treatment,
level of cognitive functioning
What are the 4 performance domains? - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance Domain 1-
Screening
