IC&RC written exam solved 100% correct
___________ is one of case managements hallmark characteristics - ANSWER-
Advocacy
"Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m.. each Wednesday" is
an example of a counselor _______________ with a client. - ANSWER-Setting limits
"Referral" pertains to:
a. assisting a client to utilize the support systems and community resources
available.
b. meeting with other professionals for discussions and planning.
c. providing drug and alcohol information to clients.
d. attending an A.A. or N.A. meeting with a client. - ANSWER-a. assisting a client to
utilize the support systems and community resources available.
A "Release of Information" form must include, the client's name, address, date of birth,
and - ANSWER-The purpose of the release of information
A 42-year-old male has just completed intake admission forms and is considered
appropriate and eligible for treatment. Which step should occur next? - ANSWER-The
counselor should provide the client with an overview describing the goal, objectives,
rules, and obligations of the problem.
A client says that his wife has vowed to leave him if he resumes drinking. The best
response by the counselor would be: - ANSWER-"she's really serious about your
sobriety"
A client says to you, "I am getting to like you very much and l'd like us to get a lot
closer." You should first: - ANSWER-talk openly about transference issues.
A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is progressing.
The counselor should: - ANSWER-discuss these concerns with the client and make
necessary changes in treatment goals.
A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for
absenteeism, losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating only
with peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential treatment
because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that he has lost his house
and car because his wife didn't work enough hours. Which defense mechanisms is this
client displaying?
a. Projection, denial, and displacement
b. Denial, minimalization, and rationalization
c. Sublimination, displacement, and compensation
, d. Identification, minimization, and sublimination - ANSWER-Denial, minimalization, and
rationalization
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is: - ANSWER-
Moving to quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
A female client reports that she has some 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, that her daughter refuses to take direction from
stepfather, mid that her daughter regularly complains about her stepfathers "faults" and
describes how her biological Father is better. The MOST relevant professional to whom
a referral should be made is a: - ANSWER-Marriage and family therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the club has
differential power. One of the best safeguards is: - ANSWER-to be alert to and
understand the power of relationship.
A major method of reinforcing the therapeutic alliance and spirit of collaboration
between the client and the counselor is:
a. including the client's family members in counseling.
b. setting mutually-established goals.
c. going to 12-step meetings with the client.
d. offering to make home visits. - ANSWER-setting mutually-established goals.
A mental status exam does NOT assess:
a. educational level.
b. appearance.
c. speech.
d. thought processes. - ANSWER-educational level.
A mutually-agreed-upon treatment plan should include: - ANSWER-clear expectations,
specific goals, and methods of achievement.
A pretreatment 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 pretreatment
period? - ANSWER-Clients may lose interest in treatment
A reward is something given for a special behavior, whereas positive reinforcement is: -
ANSWER-something specifically designed to increase the occurrence of a particular
behavior
A single mother with three young children enters your clinic and begins to discuss her
current drug use. She tells
You that she hasn't been home for several days and has left the 8 year old in charge.
What do you do? - ANSWER-Contact CPS to report the incident.
___________ is one of case managements hallmark characteristics - ANSWER-
Advocacy
"Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m.. each Wednesday" is
an example of a counselor _______________ with a client. - ANSWER-Setting limits
"Referral" pertains to:
a. assisting a client to utilize the support systems and community resources
available.
b. meeting with other professionals for discussions and planning.
c. providing drug and alcohol information to clients.
d. attending an A.A. or N.A. meeting with a client. - ANSWER-a. assisting a client to
utilize the support systems and community resources available.
A "Release of Information" form must include, the client's name, address, date of birth,
and - ANSWER-The purpose of the release of information
A 42-year-old male has just completed intake admission forms and is considered
appropriate and eligible for treatment. Which step should occur next? - ANSWER-The
counselor should provide the client with an overview describing the goal, objectives,
rules, and obligations of the problem.
A client says that his wife has vowed to leave him if he resumes drinking. The best
response by the counselor would be: - ANSWER-"she's really serious about your
sobriety"
A client says to you, "I am getting to like you very much and l'd like us to get a lot
closer." You should first: - ANSWER-talk openly about transference issues.
A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is progressing.
The counselor should: - ANSWER-discuss these concerns with the client and make
necessary changes in treatment goals.
A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for
absenteeism, losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating only
with peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential treatment
because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that he has lost his house
and car because his wife didn't work enough hours. Which defense mechanisms is this
client displaying?
a. Projection, denial, and displacement
b. Denial, minimalization, and rationalization
c. Sublimination, displacement, and compensation
, d. Identification, minimization, and sublimination - ANSWER-Denial, minimalization, and
rationalization
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is: - ANSWER-
Moving to quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
A female client reports that she has some 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, that her daughter refuses to take direction from
stepfather, mid that her daughter regularly complains about her stepfathers "faults" and
describes how her biological Father is better. The MOST relevant professional to whom
a referral should be made is a: - ANSWER-Marriage and family therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the club has
differential power. One of the best safeguards is: - ANSWER-to be alert to and
understand the power of relationship.
A major method of reinforcing the therapeutic alliance and spirit of collaboration
between the client and the counselor is:
a. including the client's family members in counseling.
b. setting mutually-established goals.
c. going to 12-step meetings with the client.
d. offering to make home visits. - ANSWER-setting mutually-established goals.
A mental status exam does NOT assess:
a. educational level.
b. appearance.
c. speech.
d. thought processes. - ANSWER-educational level.
A mutually-agreed-upon treatment plan should include: - ANSWER-clear expectations,
specific goals, and methods of achievement.
A pretreatment 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 pretreatment
period? - ANSWER-Clients may lose interest in treatment
A reward is something given for a special behavior, whereas positive reinforcement is: -
ANSWER-something specifically designed to increase the occurrence of a particular
behavior
A single mother with three young children enters your clinic and begins to discuss her
current drug use. She tells
You that she hasn't been home for several days and has left the 8 year old in charge.
What do you do? - ANSWER-Contact CPS to report the incident.
