PCN 100 final exam questions and answers
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When helping a client learn about relapse it is important to look at all factors that
support their addiction. When a client learns how to deal with feelings from
watching a parent over and over again drink when they are stressed or upset,
example "I have had a hard day, I need a drink", supports which model of addiction
theory? - -behavioral model
-2. A lapse can lead to a relapse. Explain both and the difference between the two.
- -lapse is a single use and immediate return to sobriety after a realization of lack of
judgment and poor choices. Relapse is a return to ongoing use after a period of
abstention and the life style that supports continued use
-what ways can a motivational interview approach help in the screening and intake
process with an addict? - -It helps the counselor understand the client in the process
of change (stage of change their in)
-what factors would you take into consideration in creating a safe environment for
a client from the LGBTQ population? - -- the counselor would not impose his/her
belief on to the client
- the counselor should be aware of potential identity issues and how it attributes to
their substance abuse
-According to the Tarasoff vs. regents of the university of California all 50 states
have a duty to warn. True or false? - -false
-Stan is an addiction counselor meeting with his client for the first time during the
intake interview. what information will Stan want to gather from his new client. - --
alcohol and drug use past and present
- social and professional relationships
- medical history
- work habits
-It is important for a client to notice their specific relapse warning signs. name an
example of three a client might experience. - -- stress
- crises building
- lacks of coping skills or not using coping skills
- feeling stuck in a problem
- thinking about the good times of use, feeling life is getting out of control
- losing hope hope they can stay sober
- not dealing with feelings and letting them build up
- use seems like the only option
- hanging around people they used to use with or places where it is available
-Chris has been working in residential treatment for substance related issue for 15
years. He tells his supervisor he is overwhelmed, has difficulty sleeping and noted
he may be experiencing burn out. what role will his clinical supervisor provide in
assisting him. - -- administrative, evaluative, clinical and supportive services
, -In determining what treatment is best for a client and to help prevent relapse the
SBIRT method can be used. wha does this stand for? - -- screening, brief
intervention, and referral to treatment
-There are different but effective approaches to relapse prevention. Name two and
explain how they work. - -- strength based: encourage holistic attitudes, emphasize
hopeful elements. Identify strengths and accomplishments of worked in the past to
keep them sober. Assumes all clients have positive capabilities and the capacity for
success
- evidence based: have been shown to work with addiction (examples CBT, MI, SFT,
Family systems)
- collaborative: clients agree to goals and are accountable to their goals, clients are
accountable to "work" in their sessions and are responsible and empowered to
achieve their goals
- multidisciplinary: the counselor and client work in conjunction with other working
professionals such as the family, school, probation officer, psychiatrist, sponsor, etc
- whole person approach: dealing with all the aspects the client is challenged with
such as substance abuse, mental health, family, job, medical issues,basic needs
such as housing and food, etc
-Define what rapport means and why is it an important in the therapeutic
relationship? - -- building rapport is the process of building a trusting relationship
with your client
- it is important because it allows the client an opportunity to feel, open disclose,
and process issues free of judgment
-If you are working as a counselor you are expected to follow the ethical codes of
practice. In references to note taking and document keeping what is recommended?
- -document appropriately and safeguard in compliance with ethics code and
agency protocol
-what are the implications of cultural, religion, gender, sexual orientation or
disabilities in addiction treatment? - -during assessment , it is important that
counselors understand the background of clients in addiction to methods of
communication, healing, and understanding of both mental disorders and substance
use disorders
-How can treatment for addiction differ for men and women? - -- in treatment
women may be the primary care giver for their children
- women presents with more issues of shame
- women have higher incidences of trauma and abuse
- may be more difficulty to establish rapport with male clients
- men may appear to be more resistance
- men may be more aggressive
-what is biopsychosocial spiritual assessment? why is the biopsychosocial spiritual
assessment important in substance abuse treatment. - -- the bio is the medical,
psycho-mental health, social-relationship, family, environmental influences, and
spiritually is the belief in the relationship greater than themselves
2025 verified correctly
When helping a client learn about relapse it is important to look at all factors that
support their addiction. When a client learns how to deal with feelings from
watching a parent over and over again drink when they are stressed or upset,
example "I have had a hard day, I need a drink", supports which model of addiction
theory? - -behavioral model
-2. A lapse can lead to a relapse. Explain both and the difference between the two.
- -lapse is a single use and immediate return to sobriety after a realization of lack of
judgment and poor choices. Relapse is a return to ongoing use after a period of
abstention and the life style that supports continued use
-what ways can a motivational interview approach help in the screening and intake
process with an addict? - -It helps the counselor understand the client in the process
of change (stage of change their in)
-what factors would you take into consideration in creating a safe environment for
a client from the LGBTQ population? - -- the counselor would not impose his/her
belief on to the client
- the counselor should be aware of potential identity issues and how it attributes to
their substance abuse
-According to the Tarasoff vs. regents of the university of California all 50 states
have a duty to warn. True or false? - -false
-Stan is an addiction counselor meeting with his client for the first time during the
intake interview. what information will Stan want to gather from his new client. - --
alcohol and drug use past and present
- social and professional relationships
- medical history
- work habits
-It is important for a client to notice their specific relapse warning signs. name an
example of three a client might experience. - -- stress
- crises building
- lacks of coping skills or not using coping skills
- feeling stuck in a problem
- thinking about the good times of use, feeling life is getting out of control
- losing hope hope they can stay sober
- not dealing with feelings and letting them build up
- use seems like the only option
- hanging around people they used to use with or places where it is available
-Chris has been working in residential treatment for substance related issue for 15
years. He tells his supervisor he is overwhelmed, has difficulty sleeping and noted
he may be experiencing burn out. what role will his clinical supervisor provide in
assisting him. - -- administrative, evaluative, clinical and supportive services
, -In determining what treatment is best for a client and to help prevent relapse the
SBIRT method can be used. wha does this stand for? - -- screening, brief
intervention, and referral to treatment
-There are different but effective approaches to relapse prevention. Name two and
explain how they work. - -- strength based: encourage holistic attitudes, emphasize
hopeful elements. Identify strengths and accomplishments of worked in the past to
keep them sober. Assumes all clients have positive capabilities and the capacity for
success
- evidence based: have been shown to work with addiction (examples CBT, MI, SFT,
Family systems)
- collaborative: clients agree to goals and are accountable to their goals, clients are
accountable to "work" in their sessions and are responsible and empowered to
achieve their goals
- multidisciplinary: the counselor and client work in conjunction with other working
professionals such as the family, school, probation officer, psychiatrist, sponsor, etc
- whole person approach: dealing with all the aspects the client is challenged with
such as substance abuse, mental health, family, job, medical issues,basic needs
such as housing and food, etc
-Define what rapport means and why is it an important in the therapeutic
relationship? - -- building rapport is the process of building a trusting relationship
with your client
- it is important because it allows the client an opportunity to feel, open disclose,
and process issues free of judgment
-If you are working as a counselor you are expected to follow the ethical codes of
practice. In references to note taking and document keeping what is recommended?
- -document appropriately and safeguard in compliance with ethics code and
agency protocol
-what are the implications of cultural, religion, gender, sexual orientation or
disabilities in addiction treatment? - -during assessment , it is important that
counselors understand the background of clients in addiction to methods of
communication, healing, and understanding of both mental disorders and substance
use disorders
-How can treatment for addiction differ for men and women? - -- in treatment
women may be the primary care giver for their children
- women presents with more issues of shame
- women have higher incidences of trauma and abuse
- may be more difficulty to establish rapport with male clients
- men may appear to be more resistance
- men may be more aggressive
-what is biopsychosocial spiritual assessment? why is the biopsychosocial spiritual
assessment important in substance abuse treatment. - -- the bio is the medical,
psycho-mental health, social-relationship, family, environmental influences, and
spiritually is the belief in the relationship greater than themselves
