CAADC PRACTICE EXAM Questions with
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When formulating a diagnosis in counseling, the counselor must bear in mind that
Diagnosis is a function of the value judgments of the particular counselor
it is important to obtain a consensus of not less than three of your colleagues before submitting
an official diagnosis
Diagnoses are useful primarily for insurance and billing purposes but of little or no use when it
comes to treatment
culture affects the manner in which clients' problems are defined. culture affects the
manner in which clients' problems are defined.
This is a psychological assessment tool which presents a set of ambiguous stimuli to an
individual:
Projective test
Intelligence test
Achievement test
Personality inventory Projective test
,A woman presents to your office dressed very provocatively. Her emotions seem superficial, she
cries easily and she notes that, recently, her husband has not been paying attention to her. The
most likely tentative diagnosis is:
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder
A standard criteria for admission to an inpatient program or a residential program is:
A court order
A polysubstance dependence
3 DUI convictions within 5 years
A need for 24 hour supervision A need for 24 hour supervision
The first session or first initial interview is mainly intended to:
Work with the patient to determine what his or her treatment expectations might be
Determine if the patient is appropriate and ready for treatment
Work with the patient by showing him or her that significant change can happen with the first
session
,Get the patient started by the creation of a formal contract Work with the patient to
determine what his or her treatment expectations might be
A Korean client comes to your practice; you are unfamiliar with Korean customs and beliefs. The
first thing you should do is to:
Postpone therapy with the client until you have read up on Wicca culture
Indicate to the client that you are unfamiliar with her cultural background
Say nothing, but continue therapy
Refer the client to someone with a similar background Indicate to the client that you are
unfamiliar with her cultural background
An ethical practitioner does not intentionally practice outside his/her major areas of competence,
and makes it his/her business to attempt to objectively assess where his/her deficits lie. Since all
clinical problems exist in particular contexts, however, the practitioner must attempt to
distinguish general clinical principles that transcend particular contexts and "micro-
competencies" that are needed to work effectively with particular client populations. In addition,
competence must be evaluated against a constantly changing context of existing knowledge in a
particular field. The practitioner is advised to be honest with his/her client regarding his/her lack
of knowledge in a particular area.
, When dealing with crisis intervention, a addictions professional should FIRST:
Do a "reality check" with the patient
Present a rational explanation to the patient
Go with the patient's feelings regarding the traumatic experience
Talk with the patient about future goals and objectives to keep him focused Go with the
patient's feelings regarding the traumatic experience
Which is not a repercussion of compliance with HIPAA standards?
Eliminate redundant paperwork
Allow remote access to records
Streamline operations
Increased exposure to lawsuits Increased exposure to lawsuits
A 28-year-old woman comes to your agency, indicating that she is ready to cash in her chips. She
is depressed, but also recognizes that she needs help. She really seems upset, but doesn't seem to
have a plan to commit suicide at this time. She has a support network consisting of her husband
and his parents. To protect the safety of this patient you might first:
Establish rapport and have your secretary call her husband
Complete Solutions
When formulating a diagnosis in counseling, the counselor must bear in mind that
Diagnosis is a function of the value judgments of the particular counselor
it is important to obtain a consensus of not less than three of your colleagues before submitting
an official diagnosis
Diagnoses are useful primarily for insurance and billing purposes but of little or no use when it
comes to treatment
culture affects the manner in which clients' problems are defined. culture affects the
manner in which clients' problems are defined.
This is a psychological assessment tool which presents a set of ambiguous stimuli to an
individual:
Projective test
Intelligence test
Achievement test
Personality inventory Projective test
,A woman presents to your office dressed very provocatively. Her emotions seem superficial, she
cries easily and she notes that, recently, her husband has not been paying attention to her. The
most likely tentative diagnosis is:
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder
A standard criteria for admission to an inpatient program or a residential program is:
A court order
A polysubstance dependence
3 DUI convictions within 5 years
A need for 24 hour supervision A need for 24 hour supervision
The first session or first initial interview is mainly intended to:
Work with the patient to determine what his or her treatment expectations might be
Determine if the patient is appropriate and ready for treatment
Work with the patient by showing him or her that significant change can happen with the first
session
,Get the patient started by the creation of a formal contract Work with the patient to
determine what his or her treatment expectations might be
A Korean client comes to your practice; you are unfamiliar with Korean customs and beliefs. The
first thing you should do is to:
Postpone therapy with the client until you have read up on Wicca culture
Indicate to the client that you are unfamiliar with her cultural background
Say nothing, but continue therapy
Refer the client to someone with a similar background Indicate to the client that you are
unfamiliar with her cultural background
An ethical practitioner does not intentionally practice outside his/her major areas of competence,
and makes it his/her business to attempt to objectively assess where his/her deficits lie. Since all
clinical problems exist in particular contexts, however, the practitioner must attempt to
distinguish general clinical principles that transcend particular contexts and "micro-
competencies" that are needed to work effectively with particular client populations. In addition,
competence must be evaluated against a constantly changing context of existing knowledge in a
particular field. The practitioner is advised to be honest with his/her client regarding his/her lack
of knowledge in a particular area.
, When dealing with crisis intervention, a addictions professional should FIRST:
Do a "reality check" with the patient
Present a rational explanation to the patient
Go with the patient's feelings regarding the traumatic experience
Talk with the patient about future goals and objectives to keep him focused Go with the
patient's feelings regarding the traumatic experience
Which is not a repercussion of compliance with HIPAA standards?
Eliminate redundant paperwork
Allow remote access to records
Streamline operations
Increased exposure to lawsuits Increased exposure to lawsuits
A 28-year-old woman comes to your agency, indicating that she is ready to cash in her chips. She
is depressed, but also recognizes that she needs help. She really seems upset, but doesn't seem to
have a plan to commit suicide at this time. She has a support network consisting of her husband
and his parents. To protect the safety of this patient you might first:
Establish rapport and have your secretary call her husband
