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Question 1
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Informed consent generally implies that the person:
a. does not have the capacity to consent.
b. verbally gives consent.
c. has been persuaded or coerced to sign the consent form.
d. has the capacity to consent and has freely without undue influence expressed consent.
Question 2
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____________ to give informed consent means that the client has the ability to make rational decisions.
a. Comprehension of information
b. Voluntariness
c. Capacity
d. Willingness
Question 3
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Written consent forms should not include:
a. a discussion of how a managed care system will affect the treatment if applicable.
b. a detailed description of what will occur in therapy and a guarantee that the client will resolve their issues.
c. a statement describing the counselors theoretical orientation and how this will affect treatment.
d. clarification pertaining to fees and charges and procedures for filing for insurance reimbursement.
Question 4
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Which of the statements below is true with regard to clients beliefs about the therapeutic process?
a.Frequentlyclientsarenotawareoftheirrightsandviewtheprocessasmysterious.
b.Clientsmayseetheirtherapistmuchliketheyseetheirdoctorandexpectthetherapisttohave the correct opinion oranswer.
c. Clients may not realize that the therapists duty is to help clients find their own answers.
d. All of the above
Question 5
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Most ethical codes specify that therapist should:
a. be available to their clients even when they are on vacation.
b. inform clients that their records are inaccessible to them.
c. inform clients that a diagnosis can become a permanent part of their file and have ramifications in terms of cost of insurance long-term insurability and employment.
d. alter case notes that are damaging to the client if they are subpoenaed into court.
Question 6
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_________ should include a record of client and therapist behavior that is clinically relevant including interventions used client responses to treatment strategies the evolving treatment plan and any follow-up measures taken.
a. Assessments
b. Progress notes
c. Intakes
d. Screenings
Question 7
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Concerning counseling via the Internet which statement is most accurate?
a. The codes of the major professional organizations offer detailed guidance regarding ethical practicesin the use of technology.
b. There are both advantages and disadvantages in using Internet technology to deliver counseling services.
c. Most experts agree that what is being currently offered via Internet counseling is a form of
traditional psychotherapy.
d. This form of counseling is not suited to a problem-solving approach.
Question 8
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Regarding counseling with children and adolescents informed consent of parents or guardians may not be legally required when a minor is seeking counseling for:
a. dangerous drugs or narcotics.
b. sexually transmitted diseases.
c. pregnancy and birth control.
d. all of the above
Question 9
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The authors have found that when they attend continuing education workshops on ethics in clinical practice the emphasis is often on
a.legalmattersandriskmanagement.
b.ethicalaspectsofpractice.
c.addictionscounseling.
d.bothbandc
Question 10
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The social policy of de-institutionalization as it applies to mental-health practices involves the least restrictive alternative which requires that:
a.voluntary commitmentbe soughtonly afterless restrictivealternatives havefailed.
b.professionalscommitclientswhoaredelusional.
c.practitioners protectthemselvesfrom liabilitybygetting alawyer.
d.treatment beno moreharsh hazardous orintrusive thannecessaryto achieve therapeutic aims and protect clients and others from physical harm.
Question 11
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The intent of a(n) _____________________ is to define boundaries and clarify the nature of the basic counseling relationship between the counselor and the client.
a.supervisioncontract
b.informedconsentdocument
c.HIPAAdocument
d.releaseofinformationform
Question 12
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Of the following which is an example of a behavior that might leave a mental health practitioner vulnerable to a malpractice suit?
a.Usedaprocedure withinthe realmof acceptedprofessional practice
b.Employed atechnique that heor shewas nottrained to use
c.Usedaprocedure towhich theclient didnot respondfavorably
d.Explained thepossible consequences oftreatment andthe clientstill wantedto participate in the process
Question 13
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To succeed in a malpractice claim the plaintiff needs to show that a breach of duty did exist in which:
a.the practitionerfailed toforesee theclient’s intentionto commitsuicidedespite warning signs that the client was decompensating.
b.the clientfailed toget betterin spiteof reasonablecare.
c.therewasnoprofessionalrelationship betweentherapist andclient.
d.thepractitioner failedto providethe appropriatestandard ofcare.
e.aandd
Question 14
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Disclosures should be given in
a.plainlanguageinaculturallysensitivemannerandmustbeunderstandabletoclientsincluding minors and people with impaired cognitive functioning.
b.elevatedlanguagethatwillimpressconsumersandgivethemconfidenceintheservicesthey are about to receive.
c.writingwhichmakesitunnecessarytodiscussinformedconsentduringsessions.
d.severallanguagessinceweliveinamulticulturalsociety
Question 15
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Joyce was hospitalized as a result of an attempted suicide. She tried to call her therapist before taking an overdose of pills but he could not be reached because he was on vacation and did not make provisions for a replacement therapist while he was gone. This action constitutes the following :
a. misdiagnosis.
b.clientabandonment.
c.vicariousliability.
d.practicingbeyondthescopeofcompetency
Question 16
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Inappropriate socialization with clients burdening clients with a counselor’s personal problems and putting clients in awkward business situations are examples of:
a.inappropriatecrisisintervention.
b.establishedtherapeuticpractices.
c.inappropriateboundaries.
d.seekingbalanceinthecounselingrelationship.
Question 17
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Which of the following would be least likely to lead to a malpractice suit?
a.Failuretoobtainordocumentinformed consent
b.Practicingbeyondthescopeofcompetency
c.Unhealthytransferencerelationships
d.Engaginginabartering arrangementwithaclient
Question 18
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The following is a safeguard against malpractice accusations:
a.givingfree sessions untilthe clientis ableto pay.
b.neverengaginginbartering underanycircumstances.
c.avoidingaclient’s perceptionof abandonment bynottaking timeoff.
d.practicinginspecificareas whereyouarecompetent.
Question 19
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In the event that a practitioner is sued he or she should:
a.try toresolve thematter directlywith theclient.
b.destroyor alterfiles orreports thatmay beincriminating.
c.enterintopersonaltherapy.
d.promptlyretainanattorney
Question 20
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______________ can best be viewed as an ongoing process aimed at increasing the range of choices and the responsibility of the client as an active therapeutic partner.
a. Diagnosis
b.Informedconsent
c. Documentation
d.Caseconsultations
Question 21
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_________________________ are essentially the same as psychotherapy notes. They address the clients transference reactions and the therapists subjective impressions of the client.
a.Processnotes
b.Progressnotes
c.Diagnosticnotes
d.Treatmentsummary
Question 22
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Managed care contracts often have
a. gag clauses that prohibit practitioners from sharing any negative information about managed care policies.
b.policiesthatareinappropriatewhenappliedtohealthcare
c.policiesthatcanbeviewedasarestrictionofclientadvocacyandasameasureofintimidation.
d.alloftheabove
e.noneoftheabove
Question 23
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Fran has decided to start an online counseling practice. Which of the following have the potential to result in unethical behavior?
a.Acceptingpsychotic/seriouslydisturbedindividualsasclients
b.Charging feesthat maynot becovered byinsurance companies
c.Providing inaccuratediagnosesdueto lackof behavioral clues
d.Promisingconfidentialityandprivacy
e.Alloftheabove
Question 24
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Elena your client of two years has just received the news that she is losing her insurance coverage; however she recently had a breakthrough in therapy and needs to continue working on her issues. As an ethical therapist you should
a.referhertoacommunitymentalhealthcenterwhereshecangetservicesatalowcost.
b.determinenewpaymenttermssothatElenacancontinueworkingwithyou.
c.terminatetherapyandgiveElenasomegoodbookreferencessoshecanworkthroughherissues on her own.
d.terminatetherapyandencourageElenatolookintheYellowPagesforanewtherapistwhowill accept a sliding scale arrangement
Question 25
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Samuel has been planning a two week vacation to Europe for months. He is a private practitioner and has a caseload of clients who have dependency issues. As an ethical practitioner Samuel should
a.notinformhisclientsuntilafewdaysbeforeheleaves.
b. not go on vacation so as to not increase his clients anxiety levels.
c.providehisclientswithanothertherapistincaseofneed.
d.bringbackasouvenirforeachclienttoshowthemhowimportanttheyaretohim