LCDC Cards| 40 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A major method of reinforcing the therapeutic alliance and spirit of collaboration between the ct and the couselor is: Correct Answer: setting mutually-established goals A mental status exam does not assess: 1. Educational Level 2. Appearance 3. Speech 4. Thought Process Correct Answer: 1. Educational level The provision of information concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available servces and resources, is termed: Correct Answer: client education Significant others should be involved in the treatment porcess: (when) Correct Answer: From the clients first contact with the treatment center The NIDA-financed Drug Abuse reporting Program found that: (having to do with therapeutic communities) Correct Answer: Therapeutic communities do reduce drug use relative to untreated clients or those who are simply detoxified and released. Your dually-diagnosed client, stablized on medicatin for his psychatric disorder, decides he wants to quit smoking. You should: Correct Answer: Consult with his physician reguarding nicotine/medication interaction. The following is a cognitive-based therapy, developed by Ellis, which is designed to confront a clients irrational thinking Correct Answer: Rational-Emotive Therapy A "release of information" form must include, in addition to the clients name, address and date of birth: Correct Answer: The purpose of the release of information When a client discloses suicidal thougths, the counselor's first step is to: Correct Answer: Assess the degree of risk When conducting an assessment what is the couselor's primary focus? Correct Answer: Identifying the clients problems and needs, strengths and weaknessess. The BEST indicator if an individual is physically dependent upon alcohol or another drug is: Correct Answer: The presence of withdrawal symptoms. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE. Guilt and anger are painful emotions that are part of grieving. Correct Answer: TRUE