CATC Practice Questions - ACCBC Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor Exam - CATC Practice Questions - ACCBC Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor Exam

Question 1

During intake, a client says they used fentanyl that morning and is now nodding off, breathing slowly, and unable to stay awake. What should the CATC counselor do first?

Complete the full psychosocial history before deciding what to do Stop the interview, activate emergency medical procedures, and follow program overdose protocol Ask the client to sign all admission paperwork quickly Tell the client to sleep in the waiting area until they feel better

Correct Answer:

Stop the interview, activate emergency medical procedures, and follow program overdose protocol

Question 2

A new outpatient client reports drinking most evenings but minimizes consequences. Which action best supports an initial alcohol-use screening?

Use a validated alcohol screening instrument and ask follow-up questions about quantity, frequency, and consequences Assume the client has severe alcohol use disorder because they drink most evenings Avoid structured tools because they make clients defensive Ask only whether the client has ever attended AA

Correct Answer:

Use a validated alcohol screening instrument and ask follow-up questions about quantity, frequency, and consequences

Question 3

A client from a community with strong stigma around treatment gives short answers and avoids eye contact during assessment. What is the most appropriate counselor response?

Document the client as resistant and move quickly through the form Slow the pace, explain the purpose of each question, and invite discussion of cultural or family concerns about treatment Confront the client about being dishonest Ask a family member to answer sensitive questions for the client

Correct Answer:

Slow the pace, explain the purpose of each question, and invite discussion of cultural or family concerns about treatment

Question 4

A client states, "I cannot do this anymore," and reports access to firearms at home. What is the counselor's best next step?

Reassure the client that most people feel that way in early recovery Conduct an immediate suicide risk assessment, involve supervision, and implement safety procedures Wait until the next session to see if the statement continues Focus on relapse prevention because suicidal thoughts are outside AOD counseling

Correct Answer:

Conduct an immediate suicide risk assessment, involve supervision, and implement safety procedures

Question 5

A client seeking admission reports daily heavy alcohol use and says they had a seizure the last time they stopped. What should the counselor prioritize?

Recommend outpatient groups because motivation is high Assess withdrawal risk and arrange medical evaluation or medically monitored withdrawal management Advise the client to stop drinking immediately at home Delay admission until the client can prove seven days of abstinence

Correct Answer:

Assess withdrawal risk and arrange medical evaluation or medically monitored withdrawal management

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