Clinical Evaluation Flashcards
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During intake, a client minimizes their alcohol use. Which motivational technique helps explore this discrepancy?
Answer: Reflective listening with open-ended questions
Reflective listening with open-ended questions is a core motivational interviewing technique that helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence.
The CAGE questionnaire screens specifically for problems related to:
Answer: Alcohol use
The CAGE is a four-question tool (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) designed specifically to screen for alcohol problems.
Which of the following best describes 'collateral information' in a clinical evaluation?
Answer: Data gathered from sources other than the client, such as family or records
Collateral information includes data from family members, medical records, probation officers, or other sources that supplements the client's self-report.
A urine drug screen shows positive results for benzodiazepines, but the client denies use. The counselor should:
Answer: Discuss the result non-judgmentally and explore possible explanations
Discussing the result non-judgmentally preserves the therapeutic alliance and allows for exploration of prescribed medications or other explanations.
Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of:
Answer: A substance use disorder and at least one mental health disorder
Co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis) specifically describe the presence of both a substance use disorder and one or more mental health diagnoses.
In assessing readiness for change, which stage is characterized by a client acknowledging a problem but not yet committed to action?
Answer: Contemplation
In the contemplation stage, the client is aware of a problem and is considering change but has not made a commitment to act.