Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a client to agree with a problem statement?

Accepted Answer

The problem statement should be individualized by both the counselor and the client.

Question 2

Which climate does Person-Centered Therapy strive to provide?

Accepted Answer

The examination of the past is not encouraged in the examination of issues. It strives to concentrate on today.

Question 3

Which of the following assessment tools might a counselor consider a less important tool while assessing treatment options for a client with a long history of alcohol abuse and several treatments?

Accepted Answer

None of above is the correct choice. All possible information should be considered while utilizing treatment options. No treatment option should be ignored. Even though many treatment options might appear redundant due the numerous treatment of this client; all should be considered. The success or lack of success is up to the client. Hopefully, something will be said by the counselor, another client, or other treatment interactions that will make the difference.

Question 4

When is a treatment plan due?

Accepted Answer

The treatment plan is due soon after the client is admitted into treatment, assessments have been done and a problem or problems have established.

Question 5

These techniques, role playing, psychodrama and re-enactments are used by many addiction counselors to work with unfinished business that might cause relapse. Which therapy would be considered that type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Adlerian Therapy is the only therapy that concentrates on the here and now theory. But you will find many seasoned counselors have found that if a particular therapy is working for the group and past issues need to be resolved they will use an eclectic approach if appropriate.

Question 6

What questions do goal statements answer in a treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Those statements relate to the behavior needed to recover. The other two elements pertain to the reason for identifying a problem and the reason to change behavior.

Question 7

In deciding on a method for an elderly client that thinks he is alcoholic. What instruments are considered particularly useful?

Accepted Answer

TLFD, Time Line Follow Back is an instrument that uses a calendar and conversion drink chart to help aid in recalling the establishment of a connection in the pattern and intensity of the client's chemical use.

Question 8

What are the reasons to include the precipitating event included in the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary to include the precipitating event in the treatment plan. It indicates the need for treatment and initiates the process.

Question 9

What statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

If a behavior resulted in an addiction that addiction has opened a path in the mind. It has learned there is a better way. Our mind is ingenious.

Question 10

Where in a client file is a treatment plan usually found? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The treatment plan is usually placed just after the photo- graph as the file is opened so that it is easily assessable. The diagnostic impression is included in the written assignment.

Question 11

Which is not a good objective statements?

Accepted Answer

The statement is not a good objective statement. It is too vague; the specifics are absence. It should be stated with the presence of something and should be agreeable with the client.

Question 12

A Treatment has four components. Which of the statement is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Trauma list is not one of the four components of a treatment plan.

Question 13

A woman enters treatment directly from jail. She was convicted of killing her husband shooting. She says she did kill him to stop the beating. She is addicted to heron. She has completed treatment, obtained a sponsor, and found employment that is in a different surrounding. She plans to return to the area where she lived before. One of these plans would not be contusive to continued recovery. Which one is it?

Accepted Answer

The plan that is not contusive to recovery is the returning to familiar area. She is a drug and heroin addict; her activities in that area will put her into that culture, a drug culture. She needs to change her surroundings

Question 14

In deciding how best to determine the level of a client's depression as the symptoms vary, what would be the best instrument to use?

Accepted Answer

The Beck Depression Inventory II can be used repeatedly during a course of treatment to track changing levels of depression. It is used for clients age 13 and older. Individuals rate themselves in affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological symptoms of depression. The tests are sensitive to changes over short periods of time.

Question 15

A strategy is a component of a treatment plan. Which is the most appropriate description of a treatment plan strategy?

Accepted Answer

This choice best describes techniques employed to achieve treatment plan objectives. Though many family members and clients may employ strategies to stop the chemical use they do not pertain to treatment plan strategy.

Quiz 1: Criminal Justice Addictions