9 Hour Course Questions

Question 1

Ethics is:

a. the discipline dealing with what is good and bad
b. moral duty and obligations
c. the principles of conduct governing an individual or group
d. All of the above

Answer 1

a. the discipline dealing with what is good and bad

Question 2

Ethical considerations can typically be viewed from all of the following perspectives EXCEPT:

a. moral/professional judgments
b. legal considerations
c. ethical implications
d. value determinations

Answer 2

d. value determinations

Question 3

Moral/professional judgments refer to:

a. the individual counselors’ own value system
b. the value system of the program
c. the viewpoint of a program’s medical director
d. the client’s own value system

Answer 3

a. the individual counselors’ own value system

Question 4

When considering ethical implications, the counselor should always
remember all of the following EXCEPT:

a. It is the counselor’s responsibility to know and understand the ethical
principles that guide them, whether they are state or national
guidelines.
b. Confidentiality is a critical area of concern and this ethical standard is
frequently involved in clinical dilemmas - the primary justification for
breaking confidentiality occurs when a person is a danger to self or
others.
c. When making decisions involving ethics, counselors should usually be
conservative in their judgment and frequently consult with other
treatment professionals.
d. Counselors should always have a keen awareness of their areas of
competence and an appreciation of their limitations, but regardless of
personal belief, a counselor must be able to provide every service that
a client needs.

Answer 4

d. Counselors should always have a keen awareness of their areas of

Question 5

A code of ethics provides protection for the public by giving professionals rules of conduct, as well as a means of accountability for their actions with clients.

a. True
b. False

Answer 5

a. True

Question 6

A code of ethics establishes a moral community with guidelines for the behavior of members of that community.

a. True
b. False

Answer 6

a. True

Question 7

The process counselors use to make ethical decisions may be based on many factors. These factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. The personal values of the counselor
b. The counselor’s theory of counseling, training and experience
c. The counselor’s interpretation of professional guidelines and
regulations
d. The counselor’s treatment setting, client population, and cultural
environment.
e. The client’s willingness to follow the guidance of the counselor.

Answer 7

e. The client’s willingness to follow the guidance of the counselor.

Question 8

The ethical approach based on humanistic ethics means:

a. Implementing the values of the dominant social system as the basis for ethical decisions.
b. Emphasizing human needs, such as self-actualization and freedom, as the basis for ethical decisions.
c. Acknowledging the uniqueness of a situation and the need to apply ethical principles accordingly.
d. Using religious beliefs, such as the belief in divine love or the will of God, as the basis of ethical decisions.

Answer 8

b. Emphasizing human needs, such as self-actualization and freedom, as the basis for ethical decisions.

Question 9

The ethical approach based on clinical pragmatism means:

a. Implementing the values of the dominant social system as the basis for ethical decisions.
b. Emphasizing human needs, such as self-actualization and freedom, as the basis for ethical decisions.
c. Acknowledging the uniqueness of a situation and the need to apply ethical principles accordingly.
d. Using religious beliefs, such as the belief in divine love or the will of God, as the basis of ethical decisions.

Answer 9

a. Implementing the values of the dominant social system as the basis for ethical decisions.

Question 10

A counselor practicing ethical relativism would make ethical decisions using which of the following approaches?

a. Use a code of ethics as a guide and apply it based on the client, the situation, the potential outcome and input from other professionals.
b. Apply a code of ethics literally, with little accommodation to other
factors.

Answer 10

a. Use a code of ethics as a guide and apply it based on the client, the situation, the potential outcome and input from other professionals.

Question 11

The systematic model for ethical decision making utilizes all of the
following guidelines EXCEPT:

a. Maintaining personal and professional honesty
b. Focusing on the best interests of the client
c. Using no malice nor receiving personal gain
d. Justifying actions based on the what has worked before.

Answer 11

d. Justifying actions based on the what has worked before.

Question 12

The ethical principle which relates to counselors’ practice of providing equal and fair treatment is:

a. autonomy
b. beneficence
c. fidelity
d. justice

Answer 12

d. justice

Question 13

If a counselor can not provide services to a client because of the client’s disability, the counselor’s ethical responsibility is to:

a. inform the referral source
b. identify other programs or counselors who can accommodate the
client’s disability and refer the client
c. put the client on a waiting list until accommodations can be made
d. none of the above

Answer 13

b. identify other programs or counselors who can accommodate the
client’s disability and refer the client

Question 14

The ethical principle which means counselors support clients’
independence and self-determination is:

a. autonomy
b. discretion
c. nonmaleficence
d. fidelity

Answer 14

a. autonomy

Question 15

Ethical multicultural counseling involves:

a. awareness of the counselor’s cultural biases
b. awareness of the cultural biases of other races
c. knowledge of culturally appropriate interventions
d. all of the above

Answer 15

d. all of the above

Question 16

According to U.S. 42 CFR, a counselor can be required to reveal
confidential information about a client when:

a. never
b. a client is court-ordered to treatment
c. the counselor receives an appropriately executed court order
d. a minor client is in crisis and the parents need to be notified

Answer 16

c. the counselor receives an appropriately executed court order

Question 17

The ethical principle which means counselors do no harm is:

a. autonomy
b. nonmaleficence
c. justice
d. beneficence

Answer 17

b. nonmaleficence

Question 18

If a counselor is aware of an institutional policy that is not in the best interest of clients, the ethical response is to:

a. refuse to work for or do business with this institution
b. maintain respect for the institution and take initiative to improve the policy
c. take initiative to improve the policy and report the institution to the appropriate authority
d. inform clients that this policy is not in their best interest

Answer 18

b. maintain respect for the institution and take initiative to improve the policy

Question 19

A counselor who offers services for which they have no training and skills is in violation of the ethical principle of:

a. justice
b. autonomy
c. discretion
d. competence

Answer 19

d. competence

Question 20

Counselors shall not discriminate against:

a. clients based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, political
affiliation, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic condition
b. clients based on race, religion, age, disability, national ancestry,
economic condition
c. clients or professionals based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic condition
d. clients or professional under any circumstances

Answer 20

c. clients or professionals based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic condition

Question 21

In order to maintain ethical standards in the areas of competence,
counselors should:

a. seek ongoing education
b. not offer family counseling
c. support peer assistance programs by reporting impaired colleagues
d. obtain national certification

Answer 21

a. seek ongoing education

Question 22

The ethical response for a counselor who is impaired is:

a. to terminate their client relationships
b. to seek appropriate treatment
c. to inform clients and colleagues of their impairment
d. to take no action unless contacted by a peer assistance committee

Answer 22

b. to seek appropriate treatment

Question 23

The counselor as an educator has a primary obligation to:

a. advise students regarding their abilities to practice as counselors
b. help others acquire knowledge about 12 step programs and the
disease of alcoholism and drug abuse
c. help others acquire knowledge about the NAADAC Code of Ethics
d. help others acquire knowledge and skills in dealing with the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse

Question 24

The following is an example of unethical conduct by a counselor making a public statement:

a. the member states that alcoholism and drug abuse is a treatable
disease
b. the member frequently mentions the agency where he/she is
employed in order to obtain referrals
c. the member discloses that he/she is a recovering alcoholic and a
member of AA
d. the member describes the treatment experience of a current client without the client’s consent

Question 25

Which of the following are recommended guidelines for working with the media? a. speak within the limits of your competency b. avoid conflicts of interest c. do not exploit clients d. all of the above

Question 26

A counselor who is aware of the unethical conduct of another counselor: a. should report it to the counselor’s supervisor b. should contact the client(s) who were involved and determine if they have been harmed c. should report the behavior to the appropriate authority d. all of the above

Question 27

Under what conditions can a counselor engage in sexual behavior with a client: a. never b. two years after termination of the counseling relationship c. five years after termination of the counseling relationship d. two years after termination of the counseling relationship and if the social relationship is initiated by the former client

Question 28

With regard to ethical practice and publications, a counselor shall: a. assign credit to anyone who directly contributes to the work b. recognize editorial assistance c. assign credit to anyone who contributes to the work and recognize clerical assistance d. assign credit to anyone who contributes to the work unless they are paid employees or students

Question 29

The following are recommended guidelines by the Legal Action Center for use of facsimile machines: a. never send client information via fax b. find out where the receiving machine is located, who has access, and send a test sheet c. disguise the client’s identity and inform clients that this is your procedure for communicating with insurance companies d. always send a backup copy of the information via mail

Question 30

The primary guide in determining the ethical conduct of a counselor is: a. the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and the best interest of the client b. the protection of the client and the client’s family c. the principle of justice d. the laws governing the practice of counseling

Question 31

The counselor who works with multiple clients (family members, groups, etc) should: a. clarify at the beginning of treatment any possible conflicts of interest b. provide informed consent information to each person c. clarify the limits of confidentiality for each person d. all of the above

Question 32

If a client requests treatment and reveals that he/she is already receiving services from another professional, the ethical response is: a. to refuse to see the client b. to obtain a release of information and contact the other professional c. to advise the client they must terminate the other relationship immediately d. to contact the other professional and advise them of what the client has done