CAADC Exam Practice Questions and
Answers44
The PRIMARY example of the counselor's use of effective recording and
recordkeeping in this case was:
a. The counselor helping the client change his work schedule
b. The counselor helping the client complete all required insurance and consent forms
c. The counselor admitting the client into the program
d. The counselor completed a progress note for the client's chart - ANSWERS-d. The counselor
completed a progress note for the client's chart
An example of the use of effective case management with this case was:
a. the counselor referring the client to the credit counseling agency.
b. the counselor helping the client stay in treatment by accepting a change in his work schedule.
c. the scheduling of an appointment for the client to talk to a college admissions counselor to
encourage the client to continue his education.
d the counselor documenting the client's tour of the facility and general orientation. -
ANSWERS-c. the scheduling of an appointment for the client to talk to a college admissions
counselor to encourage the client to continue his education.
What essential component of client education is missing in this case?
a. The client was not informed of his rights and responsibilities at the start of his treatment.
b. The client was not informed of his legal responsibilities and obligations related to his DUI.
c. The client was not informed of community recovery resources available to him upon
discharge
,d. The client was not offered the opportunity to participate in weekend family education
seminars - ANSWERS-c. The client was not informed of community recovery resources available
to
him upon discharge
The essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person and the
most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.
a. Screening
b. Assessment
c. Intake
d. Orientation - ANSWERS-* b. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is progressing. The
counselor should:
a. draw up a new contract with the client.
b. talk to the client about possible denial.
c. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy.
d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment goals. -
ANSWERS-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is:
a. asking too many questions.
b. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
c. focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
d. processing the data collected from the client. - ANSWERS-b.moving too quickly from data
collection to treatment planning
,A female client reports concerns about the relationship between her husband and her 14-year-
old daughter from a previous marriage. She reports that her husband and daughter frequently
argue, her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather, regularly complains about her
stepfather's "faults"and describes how her biological father is better. The MOST relevant
professional to whom a referral should be made is a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
d. Marriage and family therapist. - ANSWERS-d. Marriage and family therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the counselor has
differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - ANSWERS-a. to be alert to
and understand the power relationship.
A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client reluctance to become
fully engaged in primary treatment. What might be a danger of this pre-treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program or agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services that an agency doesn't have,
thus losing the potential admission.
d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will require much more programming
than pre-treatment can offer. - ANSWERS-a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose
interest in treatment.
7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following statements is NOT
true?
, a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse. - ANSWERS-c. Clients should be
helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive substance
dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - ANSWERS-B, Marked lack of
initiative, interest, or energy.
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan. - ANSWERS-A, teaching clients to formulate and carry out
plans to change their behavior.
Answers44
The PRIMARY example of the counselor's use of effective recording and
recordkeeping in this case was:
a. The counselor helping the client change his work schedule
b. The counselor helping the client complete all required insurance and consent forms
c. The counselor admitting the client into the program
d. The counselor completed a progress note for the client's chart - ANSWERS-d. The counselor
completed a progress note for the client's chart
An example of the use of effective case management with this case was:
a. the counselor referring the client to the credit counseling agency.
b. the counselor helping the client stay in treatment by accepting a change in his work schedule.
c. the scheduling of an appointment for the client to talk to a college admissions counselor to
encourage the client to continue his education.
d the counselor documenting the client's tour of the facility and general orientation. -
ANSWERS-c. the scheduling of an appointment for the client to talk to a college admissions
counselor to encourage the client to continue his education.
What essential component of client education is missing in this case?
a. The client was not informed of his rights and responsibilities at the start of his treatment.
b. The client was not informed of his legal responsibilities and obligations related to his DUI.
c. The client was not informed of community recovery resources available to him upon
discharge
,d. The client was not offered the opportunity to participate in weekend family education
seminars - ANSWERS-c. The client was not informed of community recovery resources available
to
him upon discharge
The essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person and the
most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.
a. Screening
b. Assessment
c. Intake
d. Orientation - ANSWERS-* b. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is progressing. The
counselor should:
a. draw up a new contract with the client.
b. talk to the client about possible denial.
c. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy.
d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment goals. -
ANSWERS-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is:
a. asking too many questions.
b. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
c. focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
d. processing the data collected from the client. - ANSWERS-b.moving too quickly from data
collection to treatment planning
,A female client reports concerns about the relationship between her husband and her 14-year-
old daughter from a previous marriage. She reports that her husband and daughter frequently
argue, her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather, regularly complains about her
stepfather's "faults"and describes how her biological father is better. The MOST relevant
professional to whom a referral should be made is a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
d. Marriage and family therapist. - ANSWERS-d. Marriage and family therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the counselor has
differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - ANSWERS-a. to be alert to
and understand the power relationship.
A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client reluctance to become
fully engaged in primary treatment. What might be a danger of this pre-treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program or agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services that an agency doesn't have,
thus losing the potential admission.
d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will require much more programming
than pre-treatment can offer. - ANSWERS-a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose
interest in treatment.
7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following statements is NOT
true?
, a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse. - ANSWERS-c. Clients should be
helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive substance
dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - ANSWERS-B, Marked lack of
initiative, interest, or energy.
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan. - ANSWERS-A, teaching clients to formulate and carry out
plans to change their behavior.
