UREs Flashcards
If a patient has made an attempt to resolve his/her problem and has failed in the past this is recognized as
strength
As a minimum, how many strengths and weaknesses should be identified for each patient?
three
What is considered the very basic of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Physiological needs
What level of maslow’s hierarchy of needs is characterized by the need for friendship, love and a sense of belonging?
Affiliation
What level of maslow’s hierarchy of needs is often difficult for substance abuse/dependent individuals
Affiliation
What level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is developed from feelings of independence, competence, self-respect, and recognition from others?
Self-esteem and love
What level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs represents an individual who has reached his or her maximum potential?
Self actualization
What need is not considered a deficiency need?
Self-esteem and self actualization which are growth needs
What do short-term goals provide for the patient?
Acute relief or feelings of accomplishment
What do long-term goals suggest for the patient?
Shows they are invested over a period of time
Every goal must have at least how many objectives?
1
Goals should not be…?
optimistic
Which determinant of relapse is considered the most difficult and problematic?
Relational
What is the leading cause of relapse?
Boredom
It is well documented that treatment outcomes are based upon the patient’s what?
motivation
Reconstructing a comprehensive detailing of the patients substance use history helps with what?
Determine triggers that may lead to a relapse
during what stage of treatment does termination or discharge planning begin?
initial intake
What action must occur to discourage contact outside the therapeutic relationship?
create clear boundaries
What is considered the overall management strategy for treating people?
treatment plan
Who should be devising the treatment plan for the patient?
patient and Counselor
What are the potential problems that should be addressed in the treatment plan?
Attrition
noncompliance
inadequate progress
What is not a purpose of assessment during the treatment process?
Translating the goals into behavior indicatiors
What must you use to measure treatment progress?
Exit outcomes
What is one of the most self-defeating beliefs for a beginning counselor?
We must be perfect
Which is not one of the 4 specific areas that should be addressed in the therapeutic relationship between you and the patient?
Relational issue, ability to influence, and change relationships with their lives
What is paramount to a patients ability to identify options and alternatives in the face of adversity?
employing sound insight and judgment
What refers to the cognitive capabilities or functions displayed by an individual?
Emotional intelligence
Which is not one of the common stages of counseling?
termination of care
During this stage, the patient will gain insight into his/her primary problem and tentatively begin goal setting.
In-depth exploration
Which cognitive distortion is best defined as extreme contradictory qualities, everything that is good/bad?
Dichotomous thinking
Which cognitive distortion is best defined as always making a negative conclusion without supporting information
Arbitrary inference
Which therapeutic approach forces the therapist to take a stand and often disclose his/her feelings regarding morality, responsibility, and accountability?
Reality therapy
What are the Gestalt therapy’s five layers of neurosis?
phony phobic impasse implosive level explosive level
In strategic family therapy, what is defined as communication that is intentionally misleading, misunderstood and inconsistent and often leaves the receiver with an impossible conclusion to answer?
Disqualification
In strategic family therapy, what is defined as denying or invalidating hurtful or demeaning statements to protect the sender’s self-image?
Disconfirmation
In what stage of behavior therapy is the patient encouraged to take control of his or her internal anxiety provoking physiological responses?
Relaxation training
In what stage of behavior therapy is the patient walked through the least anxiety-provoking events to gradually increasing levels of events through imagery?
Desensitization proper
What group permits patients to join and finish at different times?
Open-ended
How many group participants can one facilitator effectively manage
8-10
Which group usually is structured in nature and time for a specific number of sessions and typically has a closed membership
educational
What is always considered a primary concern when you discuss group participation?
Confidentiality
During what stage of the group process should you establish the basic ground rules for participation in a group?
Beginning
During which stage of group has the birthing process of merging personalities subsided?
Working and cohesion
During which stage of group will dependencies between group members and the facilitator emerge or group members will attempt to introduce new bombshell material
termination
Regarding group participation, which term would be used to describe the extremely shy patient?
Contraindication
What common problems tend to occur the longer group continues?
Drop outs
Conflict can beneficial if used as a tool in group if it is used to do all of the following except
Polarize group members
the group member who can easily become the target of an aggressive narcissist in the group is the
Schizoid patient
When you present a case for staffing, in what format do you provide the overview?
Subjective/Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP)
What is not one of the core components of case management?
Recreational support
Who is the greatest influence in our lives besides family?
Peers
Who is responsible for conducting the biennial community needs assessment
Integrated delivery system
Who chairs the treatment team (TT) meetings?
Alcohol and Drug abuse prevention and Treatment Program manager
How many duty days does the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and treatment program manager have to make a treatment decision for a new referral to the ADAPT office?
15
How many visits for evaluation are civilian employees authorized free of charge at the base substance abuse clinic?
1
which of the following agencies did the AF join forces with to conform to the DOD directive to establish standardized criteria for selection of personnel who served in clinical roles as alcohol and drug abuse counselors?
International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/ Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse
How many continuing education units are required to retain certification during each 3-year certification?
60
which of the 12 core functions is described as the administrative and initial procedures for admission to a program?
intake
Which of the 12 core functions is described as relating with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client?
Consultation
Who notifies the applicants of the results of the certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor (CADAC) written examination?
Major Command (MAJCOM)
Understanding which of the following greatly impacts the quality of work or product which you will be evaluate by?
job description
Which Air Force Instruction (AFI) specifically outlines not only the education an certification requirements for the certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor (CADAC), but also the required supervision?
AFI 44-119 Medical Quality Operations
the certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor’s (CADAC) competency assessment must be performed how many times per month and documented in their training record?
2
What is not one of the critical success factors?
provide sufficient staffing to provide care for all beneficiaries
What percentage of all formal mental health care is provided by primary managers?
50
