LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
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Assessment An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates
with the client and
others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and
evaluating client
progress. Tools include:
1. observations
2...
LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
& Answers
Assessment ✔✔An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates
with the client and
others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and
evaluating client
progress. Tools include:
1. observations
2. clinical interviews
3.laboratory tests
4. tests and self-report inventories (instruments)
Assessment Considerations ✔✔1. Cultural Relevance - taking into account the
client's social
context.
2. Client Explanation - procedures, purpose of assessment, most helpful
interventions available
& ability to ask questions.
, LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
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Biopsychosocial Perspective ✔✔Recognizes that there are biological,
psychological and social
causes of substance abuse and dependence.
Biological Factors ✔✔Brain chemistry problems, which may be genetic. Genetics
influence
biochemistry, and biochemistry makes some people particularly vulnerable to
addiction to
certain drugs one they try them.
Psychological Factors ✔✔Cognitive styles, personality traits, and early
developmental
experiences.
Social Factors ✔✔Poverty, oppression, poorly developed social skills, and family
dysfunction.
Assessment Information ✔✔1. Presenting problems
2. Alcohol and other drug use
, LCDC – Assessment (Latest Update) Questions
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3. Psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment
4. Medical history
5. Current health status
6. Family relationships
7. Social and leisure activities
8. Education and vocational training
9. Employment history
10. Legal problems
11. Mental/ emotional functioning
12. Strengths and weaknesses
Immediate Medical Evaluation Needed ✔✔Client's who present with:
1. Hallucinations
2. Severe tremors
3. Tachycardia
4. Confusion or delirium
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