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CSAC PRACTICE EXAM -1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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CSAC PRACTICE EXAM #1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERSThe goal of the initial interview with a client involves - Answers-obtaining a history of the
client
Negotiating a contract with a client is important because: - Answers-it allows the client to
choose whether or not he will act on his problems
Sam is referred to counseling by the sw in charge of the employee assistance program
at the factory where he works. Sam has been caught drinking beer on the job twice and
his supervisor has also filed complaints about Sam's poor attendance. Sam agrees to
meet with a counselor, but when he arrives at the initial interview he is extremely
withdrawn. During the interview, Sam should expect: - Answers-information bout the
services he can receive
A patient who has recently tested HIV positive tells his substance abuse counselor that
he does not yet have the nerve to discuss his HIV status with his live in lover. Current
legal and ethical standards suggest that the counselor should. - Answers-Do not notify
anyone
John comes in and tells you that since he has been sober, things aren't quite the same
with me and the wife. You see this as his invitation for you to explore, on a deeper level,
his marriage. An appropriate leading question would be: - Answers-How do you feel
about your relationship with your wife
The decision to terminate a counseling relationship is ideally made by: - Answers-
counselor and client
In the group therapy process, the therapist is most active during which stage of therapy
- Answers-beginning
One of the difficulties of administering urine tests for substance abuse is - Answers-the
test are easily contaminated
A counselor is treating a 16 years old male with an alcohol addiction problem. In terms
of Erickson's stages of psych social development, the patient is probably experiencing
which of the following psycho social conflicts - Answers-ego identity vs role confusion
In a group, the leaders responsibilities can best be defined as - Answers-helping the
group identify the essential principles and processes of its work
Sally is a 16 year old girl who has been admitted to a program for chemical
dependency. She has a history of running away from home, erratic performance in
school, and has been arrested twice for petty theft. In assessing Sally, the counselor
should first consider - Answers-Sally's familial relationships and social milieu
, Which of the following best describes a family's role in the recovery of an alcoholic -
Answers-the family of the alcoholic should have an understanding of their role in the
alcoholism in order to assist the alcoholic in the recovery process
Federal regulations require that. in federally assisted substance abuse programs, a
consent to disclose information about a patient must - Answers-written from, signed and
dated, specify to whom the disclosure will be made, specific a time limit
George is a recovering alcoholic. He has been sober for several months and has
managed to find gainful employment and re establish family relationships. He is in a
twelve step program as well as individual counseling. One day, he arrives to a
counseling session quite upset. He reveals that he had a slip and drank a beer at a
party. He did not get drunk but feels terribly remorseful and has promised himself that
he will not do it again. Which is true: - Answers-the counselor should talk to George
about the implications of dangerous situations like this, but assure him that it is possible
to continue his recovery process
Relapse is most likely to occur: - Answers-during the first year of sobriety
Traditional drug education programs typically involve: - Answers-increasing knowledge
about the effects of drug use
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy - Answers-a focus on
unfinished business
You are working in a substance abuse facility that is federally funded. one of the
patients in the facility admits to you that he abuses his child regularly. You should: -
Answers-make a report of child abuse to the appropriate state agency, but only include
the information that is necessary to protect the child
A typical in patient program can best be described as: - Answers-a highly structured
program, offering a full range of therapeutic and educational opportunities
During the initial interview with a client, substance abuse counselors should try to obtain
information which will eventually enable to counselor to: - Answers-formulate a
diagnosis and treatment plan
A referral unit for substance abuse programs primarily serve the purpose of directing the
client to a treatment program which: - Answers-meets his needs in terms of his
personality and background
Bruce is a college student who comes from a dysfunctional family. The counselor at the
student health center has referred Bruce to Al-Anon. If this is an appropriate referral,
what assumptions can we make about Bruce: - Answers-at least one of his family
members was an alcoholic
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