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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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER
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 - ANSWER
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 -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 Try some
self-disclosure with the patient, indicating that everyone feels d -
ANSWER Since she does not have a specific plan, work with the patient
on writing a no-suicide agreement
,For an intense, chronic, dual disorder the client probably will have:
Some treatment complications, to need more care, and will progress in TX
more slowly
No treatment complications, to need less medical care, and will progress
quickly in TX
Extensive treatment complications, to need more medical care, and will
progress slowly
Few treatment complications, to need some medical care, and will
progress in TX - ANSWER Extensive treatment complications, to need
more medical care, and will progress slowly
During the course of working with a client, you discover that he cannot
perform sexually. As an addictions counselor you would:
(Choose the BEST ANSWER)
Make a referral to a Psychiatrist
Make a referral to a Mental Health Professional
Make a referral to Medical Doctor
Make a referral to a Sex Therapist - ANSWER Make a referral to
Medical Doctor
Mary is three months pregnant and wants to quit smoking. She says she
currently smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. You should refer Mary to:
(Choose the BEST ANSWER)
Her nearest pharmacy for nicotine patches or gum
A medical doctor
Social services
A psychologist - ANSWER A medical doctor
A client of yours was not hired for a position after the employer discovered
that he is a recovering alcoholic. You feel that your client would be an
excellent candidate for the job and know that he has been sober for over a
year. What should you do?
Offer your client a job working with you
, Offer to help your client sue the employer for discrimination
Discuss other employment options with your client
Write the employer a letter, with the client's consent, explaining why he
would be a good ca - ANSWER Write the employer a letter, with the
client's consent, explaining why he would be a good candidate for the
position
You are an intake counselor working in a drug treatment facility. When you
screen for suicide potential, your most important concern should be lethal
plan, means, and opportunity. When you
identify that the client in front of you presents these qualities you should:
(Choose the BEST ANSWER)
Contact her family in order to provide her support and taking steps to
maintain her safety
Contact your supervisor, to maintain her safety
Call the police to have her Baker Acted into protective custody to -
ANSWER Begin a crisis intervention, taking steps to maintain her safety
During the screening appointment, the client sitting across from you begins
to tell you that he has had to put aluminum foil over his windows to block
the radio transmissions, and stop the voices. As an Addictions Counselor
you should:
Terminate the interview and arrange for this client to be screened and
evaluated by a mental health counselor