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1. Which of the following is an accurate statement about gender-responsive services?
A. The content, delivery, and cultural orientation of gender-responsive services address the needs and characteristics of each woman
B. Particular consideration is given to the selection and development of the treatment setting and environment, staff, program components, and administrative and clinical policies and procedures
C. Overall, gender-responsive services reinforce healthy attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles while appreciating the unique challenges and strengths of each woman
D. All of the above
2. Gender-responsive treatment principles call for acknowledging the importance and role of socioeconomic issues and differences among women as well as promoting cultural competence specific to women.
A. True
B. False
3. Experts recommend considering age-specific and other developmental concerns for women in treatment and attending to the relevance and influence of __________________ that impact women throughout their lives.
A. Relationship patterns
B. Global expectations
C. Various caregiver roles
D. Societal experiences
4. A problem-solving model is recommended when treating women, as it focuses on the woman’s abilities, uses available resources to develop and enhance resiliency and recovery skills, and deepens her sense of competence in order to improve her quality of life.
A. True
B. False
5. Women develop substance use disorders and health-related problems in less time than do men, which is an effect known as compressing.
A. True
B. False
6. Among women with substance use disorders, the most frequent source of referral to treatment is through:
A. Self-referral
B. The criminal justice system
C. Child protective services
D. Family or other loved ones
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the sociocultural factors that is considered a barrier to treatment engagement?
A. Women are more likely to gain awareness of substance abuse treatment and to initiate contact with treatment providers if outreach services are implemented
B. Women experience feelings of guilt and shame regarding substance abuse and fear being socially isolated if acknowledging they have a problem
C. Women worry about being viewed as irresponsible, neglectful, or “bad mothers” if they admit to substance abuse or dependence, which can interfere with help-seeking behavior
D. Women in some cultural groups experience more negative attitudes toward their substance use in general and may have more difficulty engaging in help-seeking behavior and treatment services based on gender roles and expectations
8. In order to promote treatment engagement for women, experts recommend providing outreach services, conducting pretreatment intervention groups, and offering comprehensive case management.
A. True
B. False
9. Core screening and assessment domains for women in substance abuse treatment include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Health screenings, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases as well as pregnancy considerations
B. Current substance abuse and immediate risks related to serious intoxication or withdrawal
C. Current overall level of functioning, motivation to change, and amount of external support
D. Immediate risks for self-harm, suicide, and violence, past and present mental disorders, and history of violence and trauma
10. Promising practices designed to treat women with substance use disorders include comprehensive and integrated clinical and community services that are ideally delivered at a one-stop location.
A. True
B. False
11. Women who are in treatment for substance use disorders are more likely to benefit from programs that view treatment as a collaboration of equal partners and that honor client/consumer direction, participation, and:
A. Enlightenment
B. Understanding
C. Self-determination
D. Empowerment
12. When working with Hispanic/Latina women, it is important to provide culturally responsive staff training that promotes an understanding of the centrality of family and knowledge of approaches for incorporating family in treatment.
A. True
B. False
13. Although some treatment programs may offer a specialized group that addresses issues unique to women who are lesbian, bisexual, or transgender and in recovery, this is generally not recommended as it will likely isolate them or promote myths and stereotypes that they need to be treated differently.
A. True
B. False
14. Emotional and physical safety of women shall take precedence over all other considerations in the delivery of substance abuse treatment services, and women only therapeutic environments shall be made available.
A. True
B. False
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