ADC Exam Questions And Answers.
What was a primary influence in anonymity of alcoholics anonymous? -
\Protection from Media but also supports the spiritual influence of anonymity.
AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a problem? -
\It is based upon traditions that new members must be willing to comply to. Unwilling
members can be a disturbance.
What is the Minnesota Model? -
\Adaptation of the 12 step model. Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a
continuum of care.
How has the Minnesota Model evolved? -
\Became highly structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox,
psychological assess, group and individual meetings. Group was meant to be
residential and last up to 60 days.
What is the Hazelton Foundation? -
\Adaptation of 12 step model. 21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary
treatment program.
Discuss the concept of God in AA -
\was based upon the Oxford group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side
there was debate about how to do this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher Power as
it is understood.
Discuss the 12 steps. -
\1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous -
\1. Unity of Org is utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
,3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
Discuss the importance of AA anonymity -
\Its to conceal identities so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a
stigma related to alcoholism. Members feel comfortable about joining. It discourages
others from seeking public recognition and accolades. No member is ever allowed to
speak on the behalf of the group. AA member may disclose information about their
involvement but it is discouraged
What religious group is AA affiliated with? -
\None
Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? -
\no
Goal of AA -
\SOBRIETY!
Are all AA groups universal? -
\
95% of New HIV cases come from where? -
\Low and middle income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? -
\1 :20 adults with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
How is HIV transmitted? -
\Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
How is HIV most commonly transmitted? -
\through sexual intercourse with an infected person
,What are the symptoms of AIDS? -
\severe weight loss, night sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush,
persistent diarrhea, fever, fatique.
what is karposi sarcoma KS? -
\associated with aids it looks like hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm,
flat, or nodular
what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? -
\it exist as part of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an impaired
immune system
pt may need a bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung tissue
IV drug abusers account for what percentage of AIDS virus? -
\25
Does feces carry HIV? -
\Possibly if blood is present.
What population shows highest risk for HIV? -
\Gay or bisexual men 61% of cases
What percentage of HIV is acquired from IV drug use? -
\24
What percentage of HIV cases is spread through heterosexual contact? -
\3
What is in performance domain 1 -
\Assessment, screening, and engagement.
Assessment -
\Clients treatment plan clients progress in that treatment. Ongoing process
Assessment instruments -
\These aid in the identification of, and treatment planning for substance related
disorders.
What are types of Assessments? -
\
Why do we do assessments? -
\History of substance use. Physical and mental health, addiction trx hx, family issues,
work issues, hx of criminality, education and basic life skills, socioeconomic situation,
current legal status, level of readiness for treatment, level of cognitive functioning
, What are the 4 performance domains? -
\Performance Domain 1-
Screening
Assessment
Engagement
Performance Domain 2
Treatment Planning
Collaboration
Referral
Performance Domain 3
Counseling
Performance Domain 4
Professional
Ethical Responsibilities
Performance domain 1 -
\screening assessment engagement
What is screening? -
\Screening is a tool used to determine whether a client is eligible, and appropriate, for
admission into a particular program
Screening - Global Criteria -
\1. Evaluate psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and
other drug use and abuse.
2. Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or referral.
3. Determine the client's eligibility for admission or referral.
4. Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate
need for additional professional assessment and/or services
5. Adhere to applicable laws, regulations and agency policies governing alcohol and
other abuse services.
screening skills -
\Select and apply appropriate screening tools
Use interviewing techniques to gather information
Assess the severity of the client's disorder (substance use and co-occurring mental
disorders)
Build trust and establish rapport with your client
Share with your client the rationale for the use of specific tools
Explain the results obtained to your client
Assessment -
\Assessment is the procedure used to identify and evaluate client's strengths,
weaknesses, problems and needs. This information is necessary in order to develop a
treatment plan
What was a primary influence in anonymity of alcoholics anonymous? -
\Protection from Media but also supports the spiritual influence of anonymity.
AA is mandatory for some treatment modalities. How can this create a problem? -
\It is based upon traditions that new members must be willing to comply to. Unwilling
members can be a disturbance.
What is the Minnesota Model? -
\Adaptation of the 12 step model. Used to treat drugs and alcohol. It involves a
continuum of care.
How has the Minnesota Model evolved? -
\Became highly structured to include multiple types of treatment. I.e. detox,
psychological assess, group and individual meetings. Group was meant to be
residential and last up to 60 days.
What is the Hazelton Foundation? -
\Adaptation of 12 step model. 21 day version..then 28. Very intensive multidisciplinary
treatment program.
Discuss the concept of God in AA -
\was based upon the Oxford group originally 6 steps. when incorporating a spiritual side
there was debate about how to do this, Christian etc. They resolved on Higher Power as
it is understood.
Discuss the 12 steps. -
\1. Admit powerless
2. Faith in Greater Power
3. Turn life over to God
4. Fearless moral inventory
5. Admit wrongdoings
6. Ask God to remove character flaws
7. Ask God to remove shortcomings
8. List of wronged individuals
9. Make emends of those we have wronged
10. Personal inventory
11. Seeking of God through prayer
12. Pass on a spiritual awakening to others
Guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous -
\1. Unity of Org is utmost importance
2. God is the ultimate authority
,3. only condition for membership is desire to quit
4. AA is self governing
5. AA purpose-to help others still suffering from alcoholism
6. The name of AA should never be lent to outside organizations
7. EACH AA group should be financially independent
8. AA is nonprofessional and should stay that way
9. AA should NOT be formally organized
10. AA should not be involved in issues outside of helping with sobriety.
11. Personal anonymity must always be maintained
12. principles must come before personalities.
Discuss the importance of AA anonymity -
\Its to conceal identities so individuals are not afraid of being honest. there is often a
stigma related to alcoholism. Members feel comfortable about joining. It discourages
others from seeking public recognition and accolades. No member is ever allowed to
speak on the behalf of the group. AA member may disclose information about their
involvement but it is discouraged
What religious group is AA affiliated with? -
\None
Is it affiliated with any political groups or institutions? -
\no
Goal of AA -
\SOBRIETY!
Are all AA groups universal? -
\
95% of New HIV cases come from where? -
\Low and middle income countries. Most affected countries are subsaharan Africa.
What is the prevalence of HIV in subsaharan Africa? -
\1 :20 adults with 69 % of all effected individuals located here.
How is HIV transmitted? -
\Bodily fluids
-Blood
-Semen
-Vaginal fluid
-Breast milk
How is HIV most commonly transmitted? -
\through sexual intercourse with an infected person
,What are the symptoms of AIDS? -
\severe weight loss, night sweats, and swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, thrush,
persistent diarrhea, fever, fatique.
what is karposi sarcoma KS? -
\associated with aids it looks like hyperpigmented multicentric lesions that can be firm,
flat, or nodular
what is pcp (pneumocystis carininii pneumonia? -
\it exist as part of the normal flora of the lungs, the infection results from an impaired
immune system
pt may need a bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung tissue
IV drug abusers account for what percentage of AIDS virus? -
\25
Does feces carry HIV? -
\Possibly if blood is present.
What population shows highest risk for HIV? -
\Gay or bisexual men 61% of cases
What percentage of HIV is acquired from IV drug use? -
\24
What percentage of HIV cases is spread through heterosexual contact? -
\3
What is in performance domain 1 -
\Assessment, screening, and engagement.
Assessment -
\Clients treatment plan clients progress in that treatment. Ongoing process
Assessment instruments -
\These aid in the identification of, and treatment planning for substance related
disorders.
What are types of Assessments? -
\
Why do we do assessments? -
\History of substance use. Physical and mental health, addiction trx hx, family issues,
work issues, hx of criminality, education and basic life skills, socioeconomic situation,
current legal status, level of readiness for treatment, level of cognitive functioning
, What are the 4 performance domains? -
\Performance Domain 1-
Screening
Assessment
Engagement
Performance Domain 2
Treatment Planning
Collaboration
Referral
Performance Domain 3
Counseling
Performance Domain 4
Professional
Ethical Responsibilities
Performance domain 1 -
\screening assessment engagement
What is screening? -
\Screening is a tool used to determine whether a client is eligible, and appropriate, for
admission into a particular program
Screening - Global Criteria -
\1. Evaluate psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and
other drug use and abuse.
2. Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or referral.
3. Determine the client's eligibility for admission or referral.
4. Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate
need for additional professional assessment and/or services
5. Adhere to applicable laws, regulations and agency policies governing alcohol and
other abuse services.
screening skills -
\Select and apply appropriate screening tools
Use interviewing techniques to gather information
Assess the severity of the client's disorder (substance use and co-occurring mental
disorders)
Build trust and establish rapport with your client
Share with your client the rationale for the use of specific tools
Explain the results obtained to your client
Assessment -
\Assessment is the procedure used to identify and evaluate client's strengths,
weaknesses, problems and needs. This information is necessary in order to develop a
treatment plan
