Question 1

The development of community-based mental health clinics were required to have five essential services, which one is not one of the five:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

There are no differences between the needs of homeless women and men:

Accepted Answer

Homeless women often have unique needs compared to men, including safety concerns, health issues related to reproductive health, and the need for childcare services.

Question 3

The Train/ Place model states that clients' clinical needs are best met by:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

ACT programs have been shown to be effective in:

Accepted Answer

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) programs have been shown to be effective in reducing hospitalization rates, increasing stability of housing, and increasing client satisfaction, making all of the options correct.

Question 5

_____________ is often shortchanged among the academic setting, although there is substantial evidence that show the presence of both substance-related and psychiatric conditions in clients:

Accepted Answer

Dual disorders and comorbidity both refer to the co-occurrence of substance-related and psychiatric conditions in individuals, which is often overlooked in academic settings despite significant evidence of its prevalence.

Question 6

When diagnosing a client, it is always important to:

Accepted Answer

Documenting prior diagnoses and collecting information about current diagnoses is crucial for understanding the client's full medical history and providing comprehensive care.

Question 7

What percentage of persons incarcerated in state prisons have reported depression?

Accepted Answer

23% of persons incarcerated in state prisons have reported depression.

Question 8

As many as ________ of clients presenting with substance abuse disorders have another co-existing condition.

Accepted Answer

As many as 66% of clients presenting with substance abuse disorders have another co-existing condition, often referred to as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This highlights the complexity of treating substance abuse, as it often intersects with other mental health issues.

Question 9

Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?

Accepted Answer

Persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts represent a smaller group compared to those arrested for misdemeanor offenses or those with co-occurring disorders. This is because not all individuals with psychotic symptoms commit violent acts, and those who do are a subset of the broader population of individuals with mental illness.

Question 10

Which disaster response involves an evidence-informed practice that aims to reduce initial post-trauma distress and facilitate the short-and long-term adaptive functioning of trauma survivors?

Accepted Answer

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. It is an evidence-informed approach that is widely recommended for use in the immediate aftermath of disaster and trauma.

Question 11

Pre-booking diversion programs intervene for:

Accepted Answer

Pre-booking diversion programs are designed to intervene for individuals with mental illness whose behavior is non-violent and directly related to their existing psychiatric condition. These programs aim to redirect individuals from the criminal justice system to appropriate mental health treatment services, thereby addressing the root cause of their behavior.

Question 12

When applying the paradigm of clinical mental health counseling to crisis and disasters, counselors gain all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

When using this approach to respond to a disaster, this approach is designed to prevent future post traumatic disorders:

Accepted Answer

Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is a type of crisis intervention that is designed to prevent future post traumatic disorders.

Question 14

The primary goal of trauma informed care is:

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of trauma-informed care is to facilitate resilience and restore a sense of intrinsic control and empowerment in individuals who have experienced trauma. This approach emphasizes understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of trauma to promote healing and empowerment.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a drawback to private practice:

Accepted Answer

Taking time off in private practice can indeed cause a cash flow problem because the practitioner is not earning income during this period. Additionally, continuing education can be challenging due to the demands of running the practice and the potential financial and time costs involved.

Question 16

One of the challenges for working at a substance use treatment is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

While working at a small college counseling center, the counselor:

Accepted Answer

In a small college counseling center, the counselor often has the opportunity to pursue a variety of interests due to the diverse needs of the student population and potentially limited staff resources, allowing for a broader scope of practice.

Question 18

One of the benefits of using equine therapy is:

Accepted Answer

Equine therapy offers multiple benefits, including using the horse as a tool for emotional growth, addressing underlying symptoms of pathology, and enhancing clients' well-being, making all of the options correct.

Question 19

Home based therapy requires the counselor to:

Accepted Answer

Home-based therapy often involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of a client's needs in their home environment.

Question 20

When working in a university health services:

Accepted Answer

In a university health services setting, a counselor's role is multifaceted. They may work with individuals or groups to address personal, academic, or career concerns. Additionally, they might develop educational programs aimed at promoting wellness and preventing health issues among the student population. Furthermore, counselors often participate in on-call rotations to provide support for emergencies or crises that occur after regular office hours.

Quiz 8: Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work