LCDC ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal - Answer -b. problem statement
Which term describes the process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they
had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor?
a. transference
b. projection
c. countertransference
d. displacement - Answer -a. transference
In the process of assessment, all of the following substance use screening
questionnaires may be used EXCEPT:
a. CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
b. TWEAK (Tolerance, Worried, Eye-Opener, Amnesia, K/Cut Down)
c. DALI (Dartmouth Assessment of Lifestyle Instrument
d. AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) - Answer -c. DALI
Client education on the expected outcomes and possible risks of the counseling
process is an important part of:
a. treatment process
b. placement criteria
c. informed consent
d. referral management - Answer -c. Informed Consent
The activities that bring the client, treatment services, and other resources together to
focus on identified issues and needs is known as:
a. clinical evaluation
b. treatment planning
, c. referral planning
d. service coordination - Answer -d. Service coordination
Which of the following is NOT required to be documented in a client's release of
information?
a. date of last treatment
b. client name
c. date signed
d. expiration date - Answer -a. date of last treatment
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact
circumstances under which they are legally required to do which of the following?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment - Answer -a. break confidentiality
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards - Answer -d. program policies and standards
Which of the following client attributes is an important predictor of treatment outcomes?
a. practicing self-care
b. self-esteem
c. self-efficacy
d. ability to self-soothe - Answer -c. self-efficacy
What potential factors of each change strategy are considered when developing a solid
plan for change?
a. potential outcomes
b. financial cost
c. time restrictions
d. environmental impact - Answer -a. potential outcomes
Knowledge of which of the following is MOST important for crisis management?
a. client history of trauma
b. patterns of violence demonstrated by client
c. coping strategies used by the client
ANSWERS
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal - Answer -b. problem statement
Which term describes the process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they
had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor?
a. transference
b. projection
c. countertransference
d. displacement - Answer -a. transference
In the process of assessment, all of the following substance use screening
questionnaires may be used EXCEPT:
a. CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
b. TWEAK (Tolerance, Worried, Eye-Opener, Amnesia, K/Cut Down)
c. DALI (Dartmouth Assessment of Lifestyle Instrument
d. AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) - Answer -c. DALI
Client education on the expected outcomes and possible risks of the counseling
process is an important part of:
a. treatment process
b. placement criteria
c. informed consent
d. referral management - Answer -c. Informed Consent
The activities that bring the client, treatment services, and other resources together to
focus on identified issues and needs is known as:
a. clinical evaluation
b. treatment planning
, c. referral planning
d. service coordination - Answer -d. Service coordination
Which of the following is NOT required to be documented in a client's release of
information?
a. date of last treatment
b. client name
c. date signed
d. expiration date - Answer -a. date of last treatment
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact
circumstances under which they are legally required to do which of the following?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment - Answer -a. break confidentiality
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards - Answer -d. program policies and standards
Which of the following client attributes is an important predictor of treatment outcomes?
a. practicing self-care
b. self-esteem
c. self-efficacy
d. ability to self-soothe - Answer -c. self-efficacy
What potential factors of each change strategy are considered when developing a solid
plan for change?
a. potential outcomes
b. financial cost
c. time restrictions
d. environmental impact - Answer -a. potential outcomes
Knowledge of which of the following is MOST important for crisis management?
a. client history of trauma
b. patterns of violence demonstrated by client
c. coping strategies used by the client
