CSAC Exam Question Practice with Complete
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What is the best definition of insight? CORRECT ANSWER-A sudden understanding of
self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to: CORRECT ANSWER-The use of medications such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction
A client asks you to recommend a therapist upon being discharged. What is this referred to as?
CORRECT ANSWER-A referral
Which therapy is most directive, but has the greatest risk of abuse of power by the counselor?
CORRECT ANSWER-Gestalt therapy
What is the primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors? CORRECT
ANSWER-To protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of
competency.
Which is not a CNS Depressant? CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol
Xanax
Nembutal
Benzedrine
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NOT a CNS Depressant: Benzedrine
Informed consent requires that clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic
goals, fees for services and ___________ CORRECT ANSWER-the limits of their
confidentiality.
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of cultural ___________ CORRECT ANSWER-competence.
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are
all signs or symptoms of: CORRECT ANSWER-Caffeine intoxication.
Which substance use disorder is typically not seen in older children or adults? CORRECT
ANSWER-Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can best be described as: CORRECT ANSWER-
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: CORRECT ANSWER-
__________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. CORRECT ANSWER-
Client education
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In the US, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
CORRECT ANSWER-Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with __________ therapy. CORRECT
ANSWER-Behavior
When a counselor makes arrangement for the client outside of his/her own practice, such as
transportation to a clinic. This is best described as: CORRECT ANSWER-Case
management
Counseling is most effective when: CORRECT ANSWER-Culture and values are taken into
account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: CORRECT ANSWER-
Describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood.
The __________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice.
CORRECT ANSWER-Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? CORRECT ANSWER-Emphasis is placed on the present and future while
devaluing the past.
Solutions
What is the best definition of insight? CORRECT ANSWER-A sudden understanding of
self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to: CORRECT ANSWER-The use of medications such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction
A client asks you to recommend a therapist upon being discharged. What is this referred to as?
CORRECT ANSWER-A referral
Which therapy is most directive, but has the greatest risk of abuse of power by the counselor?
CORRECT ANSWER-Gestalt therapy
What is the primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors? CORRECT
ANSWER-To protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of
competency.
Which is not a CNS Depressant? CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol
Xanax
Nembutal
Benzedrine
, CSAC Exam Question Practice with Complete
Solutions
NOT a CNS Depressant: Benzedrine
Informed consent requires that clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic
goals, fees for services and ___________ CORRECT ANSWER-the limits of their
confidentiality.
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of cultural ___________ CORRECT ANSWER-competence.
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are
all signs or symptoms of: CORRECT ANSWER-Caffeine intoxication.
Which substance use disorder is typically not seen in older children or adults? CORRECT
ANSWER-Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can best be described as: CORRECT ANSWER-
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: CORRECT ANSWER-
__________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. CORRECT ANSWER-
Client education
, CSAC Exam Question Practice with Complete
Solutions
In the US, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
CORRECT ANSWER-Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with __________ therapy. CORRECT
ANSWER-Behavior
When a counselor makes arrangement for the client outside of his/her own practice, such as
transportation to a clinic. This is best described as: CORRECT ANSWER-Case
management
Counseling is most effective when: CORRECT ANSWER-Culture and values are taken into
account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: CORRECT ANSWER-
Describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood.
The __________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice.
CORRECT ANSWER-Moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling? CORRECT ANSWER-Emphasis is placed on the present and future while
devaluing the past.
