Chapter 3 - Ethics'n'Such

Question 1

Through the Code of Ethics, Registered Psychiatric Nurses uphold the values of:

Answer 1

Safe, competent, and ethical practice to ensure the protection of the public;
Respect for the inherent worth, right of choice, and dignity of persons;
Health, mental health, and well-being; and,
Quality practice.

Question 2

As a competent group leader you will need to consider these 4 issues:

Answer 2

Ethical
Legal
Clinical
Cultural

Question 3

Standards that govern the conduct of professional members

Answer 3

Ethical

Question 4

Standards society will tolerate, which are enforced by rule at the local, provincial or federal level

Answer 4

Legal

Question 5

Using your professional judgment to act in accordance with ethical & legal mandates

Answer 5

Clinical

Question 6

Include a persons ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, values or differences that affect the way we understand and intervene with clients’ problems

Answer 6

Cultural

Question 7

Your code of ethic provides you with:

Answer 7

Much needed grounding which connects directly to your structure

Question 8

T/F It is unethical to practice group counseling without appropriate training

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

T/F Leaders use groups for their own personal growth.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

A relationship that exists in addition to the therapeutic relationship established between the leader and the members.

Answer 10

Dual Relationship

Question 11

T/F Dual Relationships are entirely avoidable

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Dual relatioships should be entered with this and ensure this is done up front.

Answer 12

Caution - acknowledge the relationship up fromt

Question 13

T/F Exploitative relationships are ethical

Answer 13

FALSE - Unethical

Question 14

To provide members with adequate information that will allow them to decide if they want to join a group

Answer 14

Informed Consent

Question 15

Some information to give prospective members re: Informed Consent (4)

Answer 15

Nature of group
Goals of group
Structure of sessions
Expectations of them & leader

Question 16

The challenge in involuntary membership is to:

Answer 16

Demonstrate the value for group members

Question 17

T/F Involuntary members won’t want to change.

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

Psychological risks that leaders must monitor include (6)

MPCSCL

Answer 18

Misuse of power
Pressure to disclose/violate privacy
Confidentiality may be broken
Scapegoating may occur
Confrontation in an uncaring manner
Leader may not have competencies to deal with some situations

Question 19

The foundation of a working group is rooted in:

Answer 19

Confidentiality

Question 20

With regard to confidentiality, leaders must:

Answer 20

Define parameters of confidentiality including its limitations in group setting

Question 21

T/F Members must be educated with regard to confidentiality.

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

Leaders need to discuss these two in regard to confidentiality:

Answer 22

Consequences of breach

Remind of importance

Question 23

Leaders must give special consideration to these 4 in regard to confidentiality:

Answer 23

Breaches in social media
Ethical & Legal dimensions (Privileged communication)
Multicultural dimensions of confidentiality
Safeguarding the confidentiality of minors in groups

Question 24

Leaders must be aware of these in how they influence how they think, say & do in groups.

Answer 24

VALUES

Question 25

T/F Groups are a forum to impose your values.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Leaders must assist members to find options most congruent with their own…

Answer 26

Values

Question 27

Group members must be tasked with..

Answer 27

Clarifying their own values

Question 28

T/F Considerable harm is possible when a leader fails to use a multicultural approach.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

Can their be disconnect between group norms and cultural norms?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

To promote the empowerment of people who are marginalized and oppressed by society would be counseling of this perspective:

Answer 30

Social Justice Perspective

Question 31

T/F LGBT populations often have a history of victimization, fear and abandonment

Answer 31

True

Question 32

A leader whose values are conflicting with LGBT persons may seek:

Answer 32

Supervision or Consultation

Question 33

Counselors should create an environment for LGBT persons that allows for:

Answer 33

Voluntary self-identification/disclosure

Question 34

When another members express disapproval of LGBT members the leader must:

Answer 34

Take an active stance

Question 35

Ethical concerns also arise in using:

Answer 35

Group Techniques

Question 36

Leaders might employ techniques unethically if: (4)

Answer 36

Use techniques that are unfamiliar
Use techniques to enhance their power
Use techniques simply to create intensity
Use techniques to pressure members (when they expressed desire to not participate)

Question 37

5 Legal Safeguards for Group Practitioners:

Answer 37

1. Take time to prescreen & prepare clients
2. Demystify group process
3. Strive to develop collab. relationships w clients
4. Consult w colleagues or supervisors when potential legal or ethical concern
5. Incorporate ethical standards in practice of group work