Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam
Practice Problems (Daryn's book)
Domain I - CORRECT ANSWER-Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain I: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal
communication to establish rapport and promote engagement
Domain I: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss with the client the rationale,
purpose, and procedures associated with the screening and assessment process
to facilitate client understanding and cooperation
Domain I: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess client's immediate needs by
evaluating observed behavior and other relevant information including signs and
symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
Domain I: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer appropriate evidence-based
screening and assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their
strengths and needs
Domain I: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain relevant history and related
information from the client and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and
appropriateness of services
Domain I: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Screen for physical needs, medical
conditions, and co-occurring mental health disorders that might require additional
assessment and referral
Domain I: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpret results of screening and
assessment and integrate all available information to formulate diagnostic
impression and determine an appropriate course of action
Domain I: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a written summary of the
results of the screening and assessment to document and support the diagnostic
impressions and treatment recommendations
,Domain II - CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and
Referral
Domain II: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Formulate and discuss diagnostic
assessment and recommendations with the client
Domain II: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Use ongoing assessment and
collaboration with the client and concerned others to review and modify the
treatment plan to address treatment needs
Domain II: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Match client needs with community
resources to facilitate positive client outcomes
Domain II: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss rational for a referral with the
client
Domain II: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Communicate with community
resources regarding needs of the client
Domain II: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Advocate for the client in areas of
identified needs to facilitate continuity of care
Domain II: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluate the effectiveness of case
management activities to ensure quality service coordination
Domain II: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a plan with the client to
strengthen ongoing recovery outside primary treatment
Domain II: Task 9 - CORRECT ANSWER-Document treatment progress,
outcomes, and continuing care plans
Domain II: Task 10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Utilize multiple pathways of recovery
in treatment planning and referral
Domain III - CORRECT ANSWER-Counseling
,Domain III: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a therapeutic relationship
with clients, families, and concerned others to facilitate transition into the
recovery process
Domain III: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information to the client
regarding the structure, expectations, and purpose of the counseling process
Domain III: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continually evaluate the client's safety,
relapse potential, and the need for crisis intervention
Domain III: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply evidence-based, culturally
competent counseling strategies and modalities to facilitate progress towards
completion of treatment objectives
Domain III: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assist families and concerned others
in understanding substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery
process
Domain III: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Document counseling activity and
progress towards treatment goals and objectives
Domain III: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information on issues of
identity, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation and gender as it relates to
substance use, prevention and recovery
Domain III: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information about the disease
of addiction and the related health and psychosocial consequences
Domain IV - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Domain IV: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Adhere to established professional
codes of ethics and standards of practice to uphold client rights while promoting
best interests of the client and profession
Domain IV: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognize diversity and client
demographics, culture and other factors influencing behavior to provide services
that are sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual
, Domain IV: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continue professional development
through education, self-evaluation, clinical supervision, and consultation to
maintain competence and enhance professional effectiveness
Domain IV: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify and evaluate client needs that
are outside of the counselor's ethical scope of practice and refer to other
professionals as appropriate
Domain IV: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Uphold client's rights to privacy and
confidentiality according to best practices in preparation and handling of records
Domain IV: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain written consent to release
information from the client and/or legal guardian, according to best practices
A fourteen-year-old male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He has no
knowledge of any family history of abuse and has indicated that he began only in
the past 6 months. Which of the following addiction factors is most likely the most
influential on his drug use?
A. Family influence
B. Genetics
C. Peer influence
D. Television and media - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Peer influence
Which of the following is not a model for the causation of addiction?
A. Moral model
B. Blended model
C. Genetic model
D. Familial model - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Familial model
As an individual continues to use an addictive forming drug over a period of time,
which of the following is a correct statement regarding the influence of outside
factors (peers, family, stress) contributing the habit of addiction?
A. As drug use continues the influence of outside factors remains about the same
Practice Problems (Daryn's book)
Domain I - CORRECT ANSWER-Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain I: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal
communication to establish rapport and promote engagement
Domain I: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss with the client the rationale,
purpose, and procedures associated with the screening and assessment process
to facilitate client understanding and cooperation
Domain I: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess client's immediate needs by
evaluating observed behavior and other relevant information including signs and
symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
Domain I: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer appropriate evidence-based
screening and assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their
strengths and needs
Domain I: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain relevant history and related
information from the client and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and
appropriateness of services
Domain I: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Screen for physical needs, medical
conditions, and co-occurring mental health disorders that might require additional
assessment and referral
Domain I: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpret results of screening and
assessment and integrate all available information to formulate diagnostic
impression and determine an appropriate course of action
Domain I: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a written summary of the
results of the screening and assessment to document and support the diagnostic
impressions and treatment recommendations
,Domain II - CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and
Referral
Domain II: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Formulate and discuss diagnostic
assessment and recommendations with the client
Domain II: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Use ongoing assessment and
collaboration with the client and concerned others to review and modify the
treatment plan to address treatment needs
Domain II: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Match client needs with community
resources to facilitate positive client outcomes
Domain II: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss rational for a referral with the
client
Domain II: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Communicate with community
resources regarding needs of the client
Domain II: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Advocate for the client in areas of
identified needs to facilitate continuity of care
Domain II: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluate the effectiveness of case
management activities to ensure quality service coordination
Domain II: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a plan with the client to
strengthen ongoing recovery outside primary treatment
Domain II: Task 9 - CORRECT ANSWER-Document treatment progress,
outcomes, and continuing care plans
Domain II: Task 10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Utilize multiple pathways of recovery
in treatment planning and referral
Domain III - CORRECT ANSWER-Counseling
,Domain III: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop a therapeutic relationship
with clients, families, and concerned others to facilitate transition into the
recovery process
Domain III: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information to the client
regarding the structure, expectations, and purpose of the counseling process
Domain III: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continually evaluate the client's safety,
relapse potential, and the need for crisis intervention
Domain III: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply evidence-based, culturally
competent counseling strategies and modalities to facilitate progress towards
completion of treatment objectives
Domain III: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assist families and concerned others
in understanding substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery
process
Domain III: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Document counseling activity and
progress towards treatment goals and objectives
Domain III: Task 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information on issues of
identity, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation and gender as it relates to
substance use, prevention and recovery
Domain III: Task 8 - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide information about the disease
of addiction and the related health and psychosocial consequences
Domain IV - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Domain IV: Task 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Adhere to established professional
codes of ethics and standards of practice to uphold client rights while promoting
best interests of the client and profession
Domain IV: Task 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognize diversity and client
demographics, culture and other factors influencing behavior to provide services
that are sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual
, Domain IV: Task 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continue professional development
through education, self-evaluation, clinical supervision, and consultation to
maintain competence and enhance professional effectiveness
Domain IV: Task 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify and evaluate client needs that
are outside of the counselor's ethical scope of practice and refer to other
professionals as appropriate
Domain IV: Task 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Uphold client's rights to privacy and
confidentiality according to best practices in preparation and handling of records
Domain IV: Task 6 - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain written consent to release
information from the client and/or legal guardian, according to best practices
A fourteen-year-old male is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He has no
knowledge of any family history of abuse and has indicated that he began only in
the past 6 months. Which of the following addiction factors is most likely the most
influential on his drug use?
A. Family influence
B. Genetics
C. Peer influence
D. Television and media - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Peer influence
Which of the following is not a model for the causation of addiction?
A. Moral model
B. Blended model
C. Genetic model
D. Familial model - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Familial model
As an individual continues to use an addictive forming drug over a period of time,
which of the following is a correct statement regarding the influence of outside
factors (peers, family, stress) contributing the habit of addiction?
A. As drug use continues the influence of outside factors remains about the same
