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CAADC PRACTICE EXAM 2022/2023
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CAADC PRACTICE EXAM What are the Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Disorder without Agoraphobia? All of the above Recurrent and unexpected Panic Attacks. Neither a substance nor a general medical condition accounts for the Panic Attacks. No Agoraphobia present. - ALL OF THE ABOVE An individual who has lost control of their drinking (alcohol) and is unable to stop or cut down despite serious negative health consequences and the loss of valued activities or relationships, seems to be suffer ing from: Alcohol dependency Codependent personality disorder Alcohol abuse Fetal alcohol syndrome - ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY A commonly used instrument in psychological assessment which obtains a diagnosis by testing such indices as anxiety, paranoia, depr ession, and gender issues: Thematic Apperception Test Luria -Nebraska Test MMPI Korsakoff's Psychosis Test - MMPI A client has a history of depression, mood swings, and problems with his body image. He is an exercise junkie and hits the gym at least tw ice a day even when he is sick. One day he asks if you can refer him to a physician that can prescribe some pills to help him control his weight. You should suspect: Performance anxiety An eating disorder Chemical dependency A metabolic imbalance - AN EATING DISORDER The diagnosis of Panic Disorder in children is controversial, with some arguing that they do not have panic attacks because: Children are not capable of making internal, catastrophic interpretations of physical symptoms Their nervous s ystems are not fully developed Children don't have as many fears as adults They have much less life experience - Children are not capable of making internal, catastrophic interpretations of physical symptoms When performing a psychosocial assessment on an infant by questioning her parents, what data gathered during the session would have the greatest significance? Information about the mother's pregnancy, including any drug use Information about the infant's development Information about the infant's caregivers Information about the infant's siblings - The correct answer: Information about the infant's development Pure brain! The psychosocial deals specifically with the psychological and social developmen t of the individual -therefore the best information from the parents of an infant would have to consist of developmental information about the infant. While the other choices consist of information that would be helpful in making the psychosocial assessment , the information provided by a developmental history from the parents would be of the greatest value. For a diagnosis of delusional disorder: At least three non -bizarre delusions must have occurred for at least two weeks One or more non -bizarre delusio ns must have occurred for at least a month More than one bizarre delusion must have occurred for at least two months One or more bizarre delusions must have occurred for at least six months - One or more non-bizarre delusions must have occurred for at le ast a month As an addictions counselor your are legally and ethically, bound to take reasonable steps to prevent a client's threatened suicide. These steps depend on the degree of risk and your client's willingness and ability to follow your recommendatio ns. When the risk is not immediate, these recommendations could be to: Develop a no -suicide contract Consider hospitalization All answers are correct Involve the client's support systems and relieve isolation. - All answers are correct Procedures or i nstruments such as inventories, questionnaires, checklists, structured interviews, etc. which are the basis developing and forming a judgment regarding the specific nature extent of the client's problems. Testing tools Assessment tools Diagnostic tools Screening tools - Assessment tool Assessment tools are the procedures or instruments such as inventories, questionnaires, checklists, structured interviews, etc. which are the basis developing and forming judgment regarding the specific nature extent of the client's problems. Achievement tests are different from ability tests because: Achievement tests are less related to school subjects than are ability tests Achievement tests are more related to school subjects than are ability tests Ability tests access what a client already knows Ability tests access past performance - Achievement tests are more related to school subjects than are ability tests When formulating a diagnosis in counseling, the counselor must bear in mind that Diagno sis is a function of the value judgments of the particular counselor it is important to obtain a consensus of not less than three of your colleagues before submitting an official diagnosis Diagnoses are useful primarily for insurance and billing purposes but of little or no use when it comes to treatment culture affects the manner in which clients' problems are defined. - culture affects the manner in which clients' problems are defined. This is a psychological assessment tool which presents a set of am biguous stimuli to an individual: Projective test Intelligence test Achievement test Personality inventory - Projective test A woman presents to your office dressed very provocatively. Her emotions seem superficial, she cries easily and she notes that , recently, her husband has not been paying attention to her. The most likely tentative diagnosis is: Schizotypal Personality Disorder Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood Histrionic Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder - Histrionic Personality Disorder 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 - 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 o r her that significant change can happen with the first session Get the patient started by the creation of a formal contract - 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 co ntinue therapy Refer the client to someone with a similar background - 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 mak es 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 contex ts 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 - Go with the patient's feelings regarding the traumatic experience Which is not a repercussion of compliance wit h HIPAA standards? Eliminate redundant paperwork Allow remote access to records Streamline operations Increased exposure to lawsuits - 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 pa tient you might first: Establish rapport and have your secretary call her husband Try some self -disclosure with the patient, indicating that everyone feels down in the dumps from time to time Don't mess around. Call 911 and get her into a hospital ASAP Since she does not have a specific plan, work with the patient on writing a no -suicide agreement - 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 wil l progress slowly Few treatment complications, to need some medical care, and will progress in TX - Extensive treatment complications, to need more medical care, and will progress slowly During the course of working with a client, you discover that he ca nnot perform sexually. As an addictions counselor you would: (Choose the BEST answer) Make a referral to a Psychiatrist
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