Question 1

Regarding informed consent,all of the following are true except for one statement.Which one is false?

Accepted Answer

A) What and how much to tell clients is determined in part by the clientele. 
B) It is a good practice for helpers to employ an educational approach by encouraging clients' questions about the helping relationship. 
C) Educating clients about the helping process is something that ought to be completed at the intake session. 
D) Dealing with client questions is especially critical at the initial stage of helping. 
A) What and how much to tell clients is determined in part by the clientele. 
B) It is a good practice for helpers to employ an educational approach by encouraging clients' questions about the helping relationship. 
C) Educating clients about the helping process is something that ought to be completed at the intake session. 
D) Dealing with client questions is especially critical at the initial stage of helping.

Question 2

Confidentiality cannot be compromised,even in cases when a client's records are subpoenaed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Clients have a right to know that:

Accepted Answer

A) the helping relationship will be kept confidential,except in certain circumstances. 
B) confidentiality can be guaranteed when counseling families or groups. 
C) confidential information will not be shared with others,even with another helping professional. 
D) Confidentiality is an absolute,since trust will not be formed if there are any conditions to maintaining confidentiality. 
A) the helping relationship will be kept confidential,except in certain circumstances. 
B) confidentiality can be guaranteed when counseling families or groups. 
C) confidential information will not be shared with others,even with another helping professional. 
D) Confidentiality is an absolute,since trust will not be formed if there are any conditions to maintaining confidentiality.

Question 4

The following is a way to prevent malpractice suits:

Accepted Answer

A) Make use of informed-consent procedures. 
B) Take steps to provide coverage for emergencies when going away. 
C) Carefully document a client's treatment plan. 
D) Do not barter services,except in cases where this is the cultural norm. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) Make use of informed-consent procedures. 
B) Take steps to provide coverage for emergencies when going away. 
C) Carefully document a client's treatment plan. 
D) Do not barter services,except in cases where this is the cultural norm. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 5

Practitioners who keep two kinds of client records are guilty of fraud and are highly vulnerable to malpractice suits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In dealing with an HIV positive client who refuses to disclose his or her condition to a partner,

Accepted Answer

A) there is a legal duty to warn the partner. 
B) there is both a legal and an ethical duty to warn the partner. 
C) there is an ethical obligation to take action. 
D) a recent court case has determined that professionals have a duty to warn and protect innocent people. 
A) there is a legal duty to warn the partner. 
B) there is both a legal and an ethical duty to warn the partner. 
C) there is an ethical obligation to take action. 
D) a recent court case has determined that professionals have a duty to warn and protect innocent people.

Question 7

Under managed care programs,utilization review refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the use of predefined criteria to evaluate treatment. 
B) the appropriateness of therapeutic intervention. 
C) therapy effectiveness. 
D) all of the above 
A) the use of predefined criteria to evaluate treatment. 
B) the appropriateness of therapeutic intervention. 
C) therapy effectiveness. 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Informed consent is a legal doctrine that is rooted in the law's recognition of the importance of self-determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Regarding following ethics codes,which is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethics codes are partially designed to protect practitioners in cases of malpractice. 
B) Compliance with or violation of ethics codes of conduct may be admissible as evidence in some legal proceedings. 
C) In a lawsuit,a helper's conduct would probably be judged in comparison with that of other professionals with similar qualifications and duties. 
D) If one follows the ethics codes,there is never a case of a conflict between ethical and legal duties. 
A) Ethics codes are partially designed to protect practitioners in cases of malpractice. 
B) Compliance with or violation of ethics codes of conduct may be admissible as evidence in some legal proceedings. 
C) In a lawsuit,a helper's conduct would probably be judged in comparison with that of other professionals with similar qualifications and duties. 
D) If one follows the ethics codes,there is never a case of a conflict between ethical and legal duties.

Question 10

When laws and ethics collide and conflict cannot be avoided,practitioners should

Accepted Answer

A) obey the law in a manner that minimizes harm to their ethical values. 
B) adhere to their ethical values in a manner that minimizes the violation of the law. 
C) both a and b. 
D) always offer a referral to another practitioner. 
A) obey the law in a manner that minimizes harm to their ethical values. 
B) adhere to their ethical values in a manner that minimizes the violation of the law. 
C) both a and b. 
D) always offer a referral to another practitioner.

Question 11

Poor ethical decisions often result from

Accepted Answer

A) an inability to view a situation objectively. 
B) an inability to view a situation subjectively. 
C) prejudices,biases,personal needs,or emotional investment in a situation. 
D) both a and c 
E) both b and c 
A) an inability to view a situation objectively. 
B) an inability to view a situation subjectively. 
C) prejudices,biases,personal needs,or emotional investment in a situation. 
D) both a and c 
E) both b and c

Question 12

The HIPAA privacy rule applies to both paper and electronic transmissions of protected health information by covered entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As long as school counselors act in an ethical and reasonable manner,they are protected from legal sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The only time mental health professionals can disclose confidential information is in those specific cases where a client authorizes this.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

State laws spell out special circumstances under which confidentiality must be compromised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It may be necessary to make a referral when

Accepted Answer

A) it is evident that the helper does not have the skills or the responsibility to offer the client the needed services. 
B) the client is failing to make progress. 
C) personal factors are likely to interfere with a productive working relationship. 
D) all of the above 
A) it is evident that the helper does not have the skills or the responsibility to offer the client the needed services. 
B) the client is failing to make progress. 
C) personal factors are likely to interfere with a productive working relationship. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Lois,a first-year intern,is assigned the case of a male client who discloses that he is confused about his sexuality and is plagued with feelings of guilt because his wife of ten years has no idea about his confusion.He reveals that he is tempted to be unfaithful to his wife in order to explore his sexuality.Overwhelmed and uncomfortable,Lois truly does not know how to proceed.It would be best if Lois would

Accepted Answer

A) remain non-judgmental and deny her discomfort. 
B) share her negative reactions about homosexuality and attempt to persuade the client to reconsider his options. 
C) meet with the client's wife to let her know what is going on. 
D) let the client know that she is very new in this work,is uncertain about how to proceed,and would like to either work with him under close supervision,or refer him to another counselor. 
A) remain non-judgmental and deny her discomfort. 
B) share her negative reactions about homosexuality and attempt to persuade the client to reconsider his options. 
C) meet with the client's wife to let her know what is going on. 
D) let the client know that she is very new in this work,is uncertain about how to proceed,and would like to either work with him under close supervision,or refer him to another counselor.

Question 18

It is not necessary for school counselors to inform students they see about the limitations of confidentiality,for if such limitations were made known to students,it is highly unlikely that they would seek counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Of the following,perhaps the major goal of mental health managed care is:

Accepted Answer

A) to offer clinicians increased opportunities to have a stable income. 
B) to provide clients with the best possible psychological care. 
C) to provide services that are as brief as possible to ameliorate presenting problems. 
D) to assist clients in getting long-term treatment when that is needeD. 
A) to offer clinicians increased opportunities to have a stable income. 
B) to provide clients with the best possible psychological care. 
C) to provide services that are as brief as possible to ameliorate presenting problems. 
D) to assist clients in getting long-term treatment when that is needeD.

Question 20

In light of recent court cases,there is a duty to report when

Accepted Answer

A) the client is potentially violent. 
B) there is a chance that the client might harm him- or herself. 
C) child abuse or neglect is imminent. 
D) a vulnerable adult is at risk. 
E) all of the above 
A) the client is potentially violent. 
B) there is a chance that the client might harm him- or herself. 
C) child abuse or neglect is imminent. 
D) a vulnerable adult is at risk. 
E) all of the above

Regarding informed consent,all of the following are true except for one statement.Which one is false?

Confidentiality cannot be compromised,even in cases when a client's records are subpoenaed.

Clients have a right to know that:

The following is a way to prevent malpractice suits:

Practitioners who keep two kinds of client records are guilty of fraud and are highly vulnerable to malpractice suits.

In dealing with an HIV positive client who refuses to disclose his or her condition to a partner,

Under managed care programs,utilization review refers to

Informed consent is a legal doctrine that is rooted in the law's recognition of the importance of self-determination.

Regarding following ethics codes,which is false?

When laws and ethics collide and conflict cannot be avoided,practitioners should

Poor ethical decisions often result from

The HIPAA privacy rule applies to both paper and electronic transmissions of protected health information by covered entities.

As long as school counselors act in an ethical and reasonable manner,they are protected from legal sanctions.

The only time mental health professionals can disclose confidential information is in those specific cases where a client authorizes this.

State laws spell out special circumstances under which confidentiality must be compromised.

It may be necessary to make a referral when

It is not necessary for school counselors to inform students they see about the limitations of confidentiality,for if such limitations were made known to students,it is highly unlikely that they would seek counseling.

Of the following,perhaps the major goal of mental health managed care is:

In light of recent court cases,there is a duty to report when

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

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Exam 8: Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Regarding informed consent,all of the following are true except for one statement.Which one is false?

Confidentiality cannot be compromised,even in cases when a client's records are subpoenaed.

Clients have a right to know that:

The following is a way to prevent malpractice suits:

Practitioners who keep two kinds of client records are guilty of fraud and are highly vulnerable to malpractice suits.

In dealing with an HIV positive client who refuses to disclose his or her condition to a partner,

Under managed care programs,utilization review refers to

Informed consent is a legal doctrine that is rooted in the law's recognition of the importance of self-determination.

Regarding following ethics codes,which is false?

When laws and ethics collide and conflict cannot be avoided,practitioners should

Poor ethical decisions often result from

The HIPAA privacy rule applies to both paper and electronic transmissions of protected health information by covered entities.

As long as school counselors act in an ethical and reasonable manner,they are protected from legal sanctions.

The only time mental health professionals can disclose confidential information is in those specific cases where a client authorizes this.

State laws spell out special circumstances under which confidentiality must be compromised.

It may be necessary to make a referral when

It is not necessary for school counselors to inform students they see about the limitations of confidentiality,for if such limitations were made known to students,it is highly unlikely that they would seek counseling.

Of the following,perhaps the major goal of mental health managed care is:

In light of recent court cases,there is a duty to report when

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Filters