LCAS EXAM STUDY GUID E 150

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LCAS EXAM STUDY GUID E | 150

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ANSWERS | UPDATED & VERIFIED | 31 PAGES Question : 1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:

• talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
• treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
• refuse treatment for certain clients
• discuss some personal feelings

Correct answer: b. treat client problems that are beyond his

skill level

Question : 2. When participating in the screening process, a

counselor must also be skilled in:

• consulting with other professionals
• making referrals
• family system dynamics
• release of information forms

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Correct answer: b. making referrals

Question : 3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual

relationships with clients that might impair the counselor's judgement?

• they must be avoided
• they should be discouraged
• they are left to the discretion of the counselor
• they should first be discussed with one's superior

Correct answer: a. they must be avoided

Question : 4. If the orientation process is neglected or

incomplete a client may:

• remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against

staff advice

• have incorrect information and unanswered questions about

the program

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• need to be referred to an outside agency for additional

counseling

• need additional education about addiction and its effects on

the body.

Correct answer: b. have incorrect information and unanswered

questions about the program

Question : 5. A common error that counselors make when

conducting an assessment is:

• processing the data collected from the client
• asking too many questions and interrupting the client
• moving too quickly from data collection to treatment

planning

• focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than

relationships

Correct answer: c. moving too quickly from data collection to

treatment planning

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Question : 6. Which of the following is essential for

successful recovery from addiction?

• admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
• working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
• inpatient treatment and aftercare
• resolving family issues

Correct answer: a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug

problem

Question : 7. Interventions by a group counselor should:

• be governed by group content as outlined during the

orientation process

• address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a

whole

• disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
• only be made to halt potential violence

Correct answer: b. address issues critical to the functioning of

the group as a whole