Law and Ethics Quiz

Question 1

True or false

1. _____ Ignorance of the law is an acceptable legal defense for injuring clients.

Answer 1

1. False - Ignorance of the law is an acceptable legal defense for injuring clients.

Point of test is you are responsible for knowing law

Question 2

True or false

2. _____Clients have the right to sue their clinician for abandonment.

Answer 2

2. True - Clients have the right to sue their clinician for abandonment.

If therapist initiates termination, ethical responsibility to provide referrals

Question 3

True or false

3. _____A client is legally entitled to adequate information from the therapist before the client provides consent to treat.

Answer 3

3. True - A client is legally entitled to adequate information from the therapist before the client provides consent to treat.

Informed consent process, risks and benefits fees no payment termination process

Question 4

True or false

4. _____Clinicians should take additional steps if necessary to insure a client’s comprehension of the informed consent contract.

Answer 4

4. True - Clinicians should take additional steps if necessary to insure a client’s comprehension of the informed consent contract.

Therapist responsibility, if they don’t speak English, makes sure they understand, provide translation

Question 5

True or false

5. _____Couples should be informed that both reconciliation and separation are possible outcomes of therapy.

Answer 5

5. True - Couples should be informed that both reconciliation and separation are possible outcomes of therapy.

Deals with expectations of treatment and managing expectations

Question 6

True or false

6. _____ Terminating services in order to pursue a social, financial, or sexual relationship with a client is acceptable.

Answer 6

6. False - Terminating services in order to pursue a social, financial, or sexual relationship with a client is acceptable.

Most common things that happens, this is creating a dual relationship, they can sue you for this.

Question 7

True or false

7. _____ if a13 year-old seeks and consents for his own treatment, his parents still have a legal right to access his records.

Answer 7

7. False - If a13 year-old seeks and consents for his own treatment, his parents still have a legal right to access his records.

He would have to give authorization, signed. even if parents brought a 12 yo in, kid would still have to sign

Question 8

True or false

8. _____A therapist must obtain signed informed consent prior to treatment.

Answer 8

8. False -A therapist must obtain signed informed consent prior to treatment.

If it was a minor it would be true, for an adult it doesn’t need to be signed.

Question 9

True or false

9. _____When treating a couple, the clinician only needs informed consent from one of the individuals.

Answer 9

9. False - When treating a couple, the clinician only needs informed consent from one of the individuals.

Need from any =one who is old enough to consent

Question 10

True or false

10. _____Termination rights for both the clinician and the client should be included in the informed consent.

Answer 10

10. True - Termination rights for both the clinician and the client should be included in the informed consent.

Put it in writing in advance in the informed consent

Question 11

True or false

11. _____ legally, fees must be disclosed before the onset of therapy.

Answer 11

11. True - Legally, fees must be disclosed before the onset of therapy.

Question 12

True or false

12. _____A therapist should document that he/she obtained informed consent for treatment from client.

Answer 12

12. True - A therapist should document that he/she obtained informed consent for treatment from client.

Question 13

True or false

13. _____ The therapist has an ethical and legal duty to inform clients of possible outcomes of treatment in order to remain within the standard of care.

Answer 13

13. True - The therapist has an ethical and legal duty to inform clients of possible outcomes of treatment in order to remain within the standard of care.

Question 14

True or false

14. _____ A therapist should obtain a distinct and separate informed consent for the use of any challenging or novel modalities including any involving touch.

Answer 14

14. True - A therapist should obtain a distinct and separate informed consent for the use of any challenging or novel modalities including any involving touch.

if therapist wants to try new approach, get separate consent

Question 15

True or false

15. _____The clinician is responsible for providing appropriate referrals for continuity of care when the client initiates termination.

Answer 15

15. False - The clinician is responsible for providing appropriate referrals for continuity of care when the client initiates termination.

when its client, you DOON’T have a responsibility to do it. You could if you want

Question 16

True or false

16. _____ Managing confidentiality is a legal and ethical issue.

Answer 16

16. True - Managing confidentiality is a legal and ethical issue.

Question 17

True or false

17. _____The only exceptions to confidentiality are by a client’s written consent to release information or a legal mandate or legal permission to release information.

Answer 17

17. True - The only exceptions to confidentiality are by a client’s written consent to release information or a legal mandate or legal permission to release information.

Question 18

True or false

18. _____If a husband calls for information about his wife who is in treatment, the therapist should assert privilege.

Answer 18

18. False - If a husband calls for information about his wife who is in treatment, the therapist should assert privilege.

Privilege is only when dealing with the courts. If you don’t have release form husband, shut up.

Question 19

True or false

19. _____The term privilege relates to the release of information in a legal setting.

Answer 19

19. True - The term privilege relates to the release of information in a legal setting.

Question 20

True or false

20. _____A therapist is obligated to break confidentiality if there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse.

Answer 20

20. True - A therapist is obligated to break confidentiality if there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse.

Reasonable suspension

Question 21

True or false

21. _____A therapist is obligated to break confidentiality if the client is suicidal.

Answer 21

21. False - A therapist is obligated to break confidentiality if the client is suicidal.

grey area. Optional. Determine best intervention given clinical context

Question 22

True or false

22. _____ A therapist is mandated to break confidentiality if there is reasonable suspicion of elder abuse.

Answer 22

22. True - A therapist is mandated to break confidentiality if there is reasonable suspicion of elder abuse.

Question 23

True or false

23. _____If a client has a plan to vandalize someone’s car, the therapist should warn the victim and warn the police.

Answer 23

23. False - If a client has a plan to vandalize someone’s car, the therapist should warn the victim and warn the police.

just a plan is not enough for Tarasoff

Question 24

True or false

24. _____If a new client indicates signs of hopelessness and depression, a prudent therapist would assess for suicide.

Answer 24

24. True - If a new client indicates signs of hopelessness and depression, a prudent therapist would assess for suicide.

TEST: want to know that assessing for suicide is good and managing is a legal requirement

Question 25

True or false

25. _____ If a client makes a serious threat to harm an identifiable other, the therapist must warn the victim.

Answer 25

25. False - If a client makes a serious threat to harm an identifiable other, the therapist must warn the victim.

must warn police, victim is optional

Question 26

True or false

26. _____Someone over the age of 60 is considered an elder.

Answer 26

26. False - Someone over the age of 60 is considered an elder.

65

Question 27

True or false

27. _____Therapists are mandated to report domestic violence.

Answer 27

27. False - Therapists are mandated to report domestic violence.

if there was elder abuse or child abuse as a result of domestic violence, then make those respective reports. but child is sometimes optional

Question 28

True or false

28. _____If a 65-year-old woman shares that her husband hit her, the therapist should report domestic violence to the police.

Answer 28

28. False - If a 65-year-old woman shares that her husband hit her, the therapist should report domestic violence to the police.

don’t report DV, report elder abuse

Question 29

True or false

29. _____ When a clinician faces a legal action against them initiated by the client, the BBS or a district attorney, the therapist is permitted to break confidentiality.

Answer 29

29. True - When a clinician faces a legal action against them initiated by the client, the BBS or a district attorney, the therapist is permitted to break confidentiality.

example of when client doesn’t have privilege

Question 30

True or false

30. _____If another clinician contacts you stating that he/she has a release, you may provide the information requested.

Answer 30

30. False - If another clinician contacts you stating that he/she has a release, you may provide the information requested.

need to see the release

Question 31

True or false

31. _____A group confidentiality contract is a good way to clarify clients’ responsibility and protect the clinician.

Answer 31

31. True - A group confidentiality contract is a good way to clarify clients’ responsibility and protect the clinician.

has to do with group therapy. good to have a shared group contract, and therapist makes people know that therapist must be confidential, but group members aren’t bound by law

Question 32

True or false

32. _____When treating minors, it is the parent who holds privilege.

Answer 32

32. True - When treating minors, it is the parent who holds privilege.

unless there is a guardian ad litem

Question 33

True or false

33. _____ If an adult client shares they were a victim of child abuse as a minor and the perpetrator still has access to children the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Answer 33

33. False - If an adult client shares they were a victim of child abuse as a minor and the perpetrator still has access to children the therapist must file a child abuse report.

even if they still have access to children, you still need reasonable suspicion, you can ask client if they thought there was child abuse and they say yes, then you can file

Question 34

True or false

34. _____Therapists are always required to obtain written consent from a parent or guardian before releasing any confidential information about a minor client.

Answer 34

34. False - Therapists are always required to obtain written consent from a parent or guardian before releasing any confidential information about a minor client.

have to get written release to share info about child – if 12 or up, get it from child, if 11 down, get from parent

Question 35

True or false

35. _____ The parent or guardian must provide legal consent for a minor’s treatment if the minor is under 12.

Answer 35

35. True - The parent or guardian must provide legal consent for a minor’s treatment if the minor is under 12.

Question 36

True or false

36. _____ It is a therapist’s legal responsibility to make an effort to learn and understand cultural assumptions of their client.

Answer 36

36. False - It is a therapist’s legal responsibility to make an effort to learn and understand cultural assumptions of their client.

not a legal responsibility, just ethical

Question 37

True or false

37. _____Providing false information to an insurance company for the purpose of obtaining treatment is ethically acceptable.

Answer 37

37. False - Providing false information to an insurance company for the purpose of obtaining treatment is ethically acceptable.

both unethical and illegal

Question 38

True or false

38. _____Therapists have an ethical responsibility to take reasonable care in maintaining client confidentiality while using electronic devices.

Answer 38

38. True - Therapists have an ethical responsibility to take reasonable care in maintaining client confidentiality while using electronic devices.

Question 39

True or false

39. _____If an HIV+ client discloses intent to have unprotected sex with someone, the therapist has a legal duty to warn that individual.

Answer 39

39. False - If an HIV+ client discloses intent to have unprotected sex with someone, the therapist has a legal duty to warn that individual.

this would be breaking confidentiality

Question 40

True or false

40. _____When informed of child abuse, a therapist must make an immediate report and follow up with a written report within 24 hours.

Answer 40

40. False - When informed of child abuse, a therapist must make an immediate report and follow up with a written report within 24 hours.

within 36 hours

Question 41

True or false

41. _____When informed of elder or dependent adult abuse, a therapist must make the report immediately and follow up with a written report within 3 working days.

Answer 41

41. False - When informed of elder or dependent adult abuse, a therapist must make the report immediately and follow up with a written report within 3 working days.

within 2 working days

Question 42

True or false

42. _____ When filing a report, the therapist is allowed to share any information about the case that he or she thinks is relevant to report.

Answer 42

42. True - When filing a report, the therapist is allowed to share any information about the case that he or she thinks is relevant to report.

allowed amount of info is whatever is relevant to that particular report – why you have suspicion

Question 43

True or false

43. _____Therapists should document their reasons for filing an abuse report.

Answer 43

43. False - Therapists should document their reasons for filing an abuse report.

anytime there is a crises issue document you thought process

Question 44

True or false

44. _____Privilege is the right of the client to maintain confidentiality regarding the legal system.

Answer 44

44. true - Privilege is the right of the client to maintain confidentiality regarding the legal system.

Question 45

True or false

45. _____If a client initiates a lawsuit claiming emotional injury, attorneys for the opposing side are entitled to said client’s records.

Answer 45

45. True - If a client initiates a lawsuit claiming emotional injury, attorneys for the opposing side are entitled to said client’s records.

one time they don’t have privilege

Question 46

True or false

46. _____Privilege is suspended if either client or therapist sues the other.

Answer 46

46. True - Privilege is suspended if either client or therapist sues the other.

Question 47

True or false

47. _____ If a lawyer subpoenas a client’s records without a release, and the therapist is unable to contact the client, the therapist should turn over the records.

Answer 47

47. False - If a lawyer subpoenas a client’s records without a release, and the therapist is unable to contact the client, the therapist should turn over the records.

assert privilege

Question 48

True or false

48. _____Professional duty begins as soon as the client enters into an implicit or explicit therapeutic contract.

Answer 48

48. True - Professional duty begins as soon as the client enters into an implicit or explicit therapeutic contract.

technically as soon as you engage in a conversation it begins

Question 49

True or false

49. _____A therapist may provide services without consent for treatment if the client is in a crisis.

Answer 49

49. True - A therapist may provide services without consent for treatment if the client is in a crisis.

SI psychosis – to do informed consent would be inappropriate and potentially harmful

Question 50

True or false

50. _____Therapists have a professional duty to know when a specialist should be utilized.

Answer 50

50. True - Therapists have a professional duty to know when a specialist should be utilized.

TEST: make sure you know when it is prudent to refer to psychiatrist, MD

Question 51

True or false

51. _____Therapists have a professional duty to know when hospitalization is required.

Answer 51

51. True - Therapists have a professional duty to know when hospitalization is required.

know when to have someone go in for their protection and others protection

Question 52

True or false

52. _____Authorizations to release information must include an end date.

Answer 52

52. True - Authorizations to release information must include an end date.

Question 53

True or false

53. _____Therapists have an ethical professional duty to collaborate or refer to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of their client.

Answer 53

53. True - Therapists have an ethical professional duty to collaborate or refer to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of their client.

Question 54

True or false

54. _____ A Tarasoff condition only exists if a client expresses a serious threat to harm an identifiable victim.

Answer 54

54. False - A Tarasoff condition only exists if a client expresses a serious threat to harm an identifiable victim.

can also have outside information and client doesn’t have to tell you – also, if a client denies something, but therapist can tell something is up, this can warrant Tarasoff

Question 55

True or false

55. _____A therapist is not mandated to report consensual sex between minors when they are between the ages of 14 and 18.

Answer 55

55. True - A therapist is not mandated to report consensual sex between minors when they are between the ages of 14 and 18.

Question 56

True or false

56. _____If a 16 year old is having consensual sex with her 21-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Answer 56

56. False - If a 16 year old is having consensual sex with her 21-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Question 57

True or false

57. _____If a 15 year old is having consensual sex with her 21-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Answer 57

57. True - If a 15 year old is having consensual sex with her 21-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Question 58

True or false

58. _____If a 13 year old is having consensual sex with her 15-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

Answer 58

58. True - If a 13 year old is having consensual sex with her 15-year-old boyfriend, the therapist must file a child abuse report.

if 13, can only have sex with 13 and younger

Question 59

True or false

59. _____If a client makes a threat to an unidentifiable victim, the therapist must warn the police.

Answer 59

59. False - If a client makes a threat to an unidentifiable victim, the therapist must warn the police.

If you can’t identify the victim, you can’t warn the police, but if they say something like a college (identifiable population)

Question 60

True or false

60. _____Therapists must maintain mental health records.

Answer 60

60. True - Therapists must maintain mental health records.

and the records must meet the standards – need good info and supporting documentation

Question 61

True or false

61. _____ If a therapist receives a court order for client records, the therapist should assert privilege.

Answer 61

61. False - If a therapist receives a court order for client records, the therapist should assert privilege.

if it is court order you must provide

Question 62

True or false

62. _____Therapists should investigate child abuse if they have reasonable suspicion.

Answer 62

62. False - Therapists should investigate child abuse if they have reasonable suspicion.

once reasonable suspicion, report – if there is a hint, and don’t have enough yet, you assess more

Question 63

True or false

63. _____If child abuse occurs in another state, the therapist is mandated to report the child abuse in the state in which it occurred.

Answer 63

63. False - If child abuse occurs in another state, the therapist is mandated to report the child abuse in the state in which it occurred.

Question 64

True or false

64. _____A therapist should inform couples of their “secret” policy before the onset of treatment.

Answer 64

64. True - A therapist should inform couples of their “secret” policy before the onset of treatment.

informed consent specific between couples and families

Question 65

True or false

65. _____ Statements made by a client’s immediate family members regarding the client’s serious danger to harm someone must be considered in Tarasoff situations.

Answer 65

65. True - Statements made by a client’s immediate family members regarding the client’s serious danger to harm someone must be considered in Tarasoff situations.

Question 66

True or false

66. _____Performing any professional services outside the scope of the license is acceptable if explained to the client.

Answer 66

66. False - Performing any professional services outside the scope of the license is acceptable if explained to the client.

cannot work outside scope of practice,

Question 67

True or false

67. _____Clinicians should not engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients or former clients where there is a risk of potential harm to the client.

Answer 67

67. True - Clinicians should not engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients or former clients where there is a risk of potential harm to the client.

Question 68

True or false

68. _____When dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable, clients are responsible for setting clear, appropriate boundaries.

Answer 68

68. False - When dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable, clients are responsible for setting clear, appropriate boundaries.

therapist are responsible

Question 69

True or false

69. _____Therapists should avoid initiating treatment when there is a known dual relationship.

Answer 69

69. True - Therapists should avoid initiating treatment when there is a known dual relationship.

Question 70

True or false

70. _____When a clinician provides services to two or more people who have a relationship to each other (e.g., couples, family members), the clinician should clarify the nature of his or her professional responsibilities to each individual.

Answer 70

70. True - When a clinician provides services to two or more people who have a relationship to each other (e.g., couples, family members), the clinician should clarify the nature of his or her professional responsibilities to each individual.

if you see individual and they want couples, have to discuss nature of relationships and impact

Question 71

True or false

71. _____Clinicians should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients, whether such contact is consensual or forced.

Answer 71

71. True - Clinicians should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients, whether such contact is consensual or forced.

Question 72

True or false

72. _____Clinicians should not engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients’ relatives or others with whom clients maintain a close personal relationship.

Answer 72

72. True - Clinicians should not engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients’ relatives or others with whom clients maintain a close personal relationship.

Question 73

True or false

73. _____Clinicians should not provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship.

Answer 73

73. True - Clinicians should not provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship.

even if a long time ago

Question 74

True or false

74. _____ It is considered unprofessional conduct to engage in sexual relations with a client within two years following termination of therapy.

Answer 74

74. True - It is considered unprofessional conduct to engage in sexual relations with a client within two years following termination of therapy.

in ethical code should be at least 2 years

Question 75

True or false

75. _____ When obtaining a release of information, all members of the treatment unit who are old enough to consent should sign the release.

Answer 75

75. True - When obtaining a release of information, all members of the treatment unit who are old enough to consent should sign the release.

Question 76

True or false

76. _____ A therapist should report to CPS if they find out one of their clients is dealing drugs to junior high students in the area

Answer 76

76. False - A therapist should report to CPS if they find out one of their clients is dealing drugs to junior high students in the area

not tarasoff and lets just say kids were our clients, would we file a report if they told us they were using drugs, no

Question 77

True or false

77. _____ If a client has not had a complete medical evaluation in the last two years, a reasonable and prudent clinician should refer the client for a complete medical check-up.

Answer 77

77. True - If a client has not had a complete medical evaluation in the last two years, a reasonable and prudent clinician should refer the client for a complete medical check-up.

TEST: wants to know you will rule out med condition

Question 78

True or false

78. _____Clinicians providing any treatment without a psychiatric consultation, when warranted, are considered to be practicing below the standard of care.

Answer 78

78. True - Clinicians providing any treatment without a psychiatric consultation, when warranted, are considered to be practicing below the standard of care.

different disorders are clear that you would refer (depression, mania, psychosis)

Question 79

True or false

79. _____ If the client has a legally designated conservator or guardian ad litem, then that person may exercise privilege on their behalf.

Answer 79

79. True - If the client has a legally designated conservator or guardian ad litem, then that person may exercise privilege on their behalf.

a guardian ad litem is when a minor has someone appointed, doesn’t have to be parent

Question 80

True or false

80. _____Parents may exercise the privilege on behalf of their child simply because they are that child’s parents.

Answer 80

80. False - Parents may exercise the privilege on behalf of their child simply because they are that child’s parents.

have to become a guardian ad litem

Question 81

True or false

81. _____A clinician who receives a subpoena for the records of a minor client would not look to the parents or guardians for instructions on whether to release the records but would instruct the parents or guardians to petition the court for guardian ad litem status.

Answer 81

81. True - A clinician who receives a subpoena for the records of a minor client would not look to the parents or guardians for instructions on whether to release the records but would instruct the parents or guardians to petition the court for guardian ad litem status.

Question 82

True or false

82. _____Clients have the right to revoke or modify release authorizations at will.

Answer 82

82. True - Clients have the right to revoke or modify release authorizations at will.

they can always change their mind

Question 83

True or false

83. _____A therapist has a legal duty to prevent suicide.

Answer 83

83. False - A therapist has a legal duty to prevent suicide.

don’t have to prevent, but we have to take appropriate preventative measures

Question 84

True or false

84. _____Clinicians must take “appropriate preventive measures” to avert harm to suicidal clients.

Answer 84

84. True - Clinicians must take “appropriate preventive measures” to avert harm to suicidal clients.

Question 85

True or false

85. _____ Ethically, it is acceptable to wait until middle phase of treatment to determine who the unit of treatment is going to be.

Answer 85

85. False - Ethically, it is acceptable to wait until middle phase of treatment to determine who the unit of treatment is going to be.

determine early

Question 86

True or false

86. _____Minors may only consent to their own treatment if they are over the age of 12 and are victims of abuse.

Answer 86

86. False - Minors may only consent to their own treatment if they are over the age of 12 and are victims of abuse.

now they just have to be 12 and mature enough

Question 87

True or false

87. _____Clinicians are expected to recognize risk factors that can lead to actions resulting in harm to self or others.

Answer 87

87. True - Clinicians are expected to recognize risk factors that can lead to actions resulting in harm to self or others.

Question 88

True or false

88. _____Not keeping mental health records that meet the standard of care is considered illegal and unprofessional conduct.

Answer 88

88. True - Not keeping mental health records that meet the standard of care is considered illegal and unprofessional conduct.

substandard records are illegal

Question 89

True or false

89. _____A clinician can hospitalize a client when the client’s mental or physical state causes him/her to be in imminent danger of harming self or others.

Answer 89

89. False - A clinician can hospitalize a client when the client’s mental or physical state causes him/her to be in imminent danger of harming self or others.

you can initiate, but not hospitalized

Question 90

True or false

90. _____Social isolation of an elder or dependent adult is a mandated report.

Answer 90

90. True - Social isolation of an elder or dependent adult is a mandated report.

Question 91

True or false

91. _____A clinician can be deemed legally negligent when his/her treatment plan neglects or overlooks a client’s suicidal tendencies.

Answer 91

91. True - A clinician can be deemed legally negligent when his/her treatment plan neglects or overlooks a client’s suicidal tendencies.

Question 92

True or false

92. _____When a client is over 18 years of age and discloses abuse he/she experienced as a child, the therapist is mandated to report it.

Answer 92

92. False - When a client is over 18 years of age and discloses abuse he/she experienced as a child, the therapist is mandated to report it.

Question 93

True or false

93. _____A clinician is mandated to report all child abuse, including on children residing outside the state of California.

Answer 93

93. True - A clinician is mandated to report all child abuse, including on children residing outside the state of California.

report to people in california

Question 94

True or false

94. _____Therapist have 3 working days following a written request from a client to allow the client to inspect records.

Answer 94

94. False - Therapist have 3 working days following a written request from a client to allow the client to inspect records.

5 working days for inspection, 10 =summary = 15 copies

Question 95

True or false

95. _____A therapist should keep records for a minimum of 5 year to meet the standard of the profession.

Answer 95

95. False - A therapist should keep records for a minimum of 5 year to meet the standard of the profession.

7 years and if saw as a minor, keep til 25yo

Question 96

True or false

96. _____A therapist has 15 days to provide the patient with a copy of the records.

Answer 96

96. True - A therapist has 15 days to provide the patient with a copy of the records.

Question 97

True or false

97. _____A therapist may deny a client access to their records when the therapist determines that there is a high risk of detrimental consequences to the client if the client were to see the records.

Answer 97

97. True - A therapist may deny a client access to their records when the therapist determines that there is a high risk of detrimental consequences to the client if the client were to see the records.

if therapist does this, client can have records inspected by another therapist to see if there is reason for denial

Question 98

True or false

98. _____Client records are the property of the client.

Answer 98

98. False - Client records are the property of the client.

prop of therapist

Question 99

True or false

99. _____ The monetary value of the gift should be considered when deciding whether or not to accept a gift from your client.

Answer 99

99. True - The monetary value of the gift should be considered when deciding whether or not to accept a gift from your client.

Question 100

True or false

100. _____ A therapist may deny a parent access to the minor’s record if the clinician believes releasing the records would have a detrimental effect on the therapeutic relationship.

Answer 100

100. True - A therapist may deny a parent access to the minor’s record if the clinician believes releasing the records would have a detrimental effect on the therapeutic relationship.

Question 101

True or false

101. _____A therapist may deny a parent access to the minor’s record if the minor’s wellbeing would be jeopardized by releasing records to a parent.

Answer 101

101. True - A therapist may deny a parent access to the minor’s record if the minor’s wellbeing would be jeopardized by releasing records to a parent.

if 12 or older, patient can contribute to decision, but therapist can say I don’t advice to share

Question 102

True or false

102. _____If parents are married, both must sign the informed consent to treat their minor child.

Answer 102

102. False - If parents are married, both must sign the informed consent to treat their minor child.

if they are married only need one

Question 103

True or false

103. _____If parents were never married, either of them may consent for treatment of a minor child.

Answer 103

103. True - If parents were never married, either of them may consent for treatment of a minor child.

Question 104

True or false

104. _____A 12 year old can consent for treatment if he/she is mature enough to participate intelligently in treatment.

Answer 104

104. True - A 12 year old can consent for treatment if he/she is mature enough to participate intelligently in treatment.

Question 105

True or false

105. _____If a minor consents to his/her own treatment, he/she is responsible for the fees.

Answer 105

105. True - If a minor consents to his/her own treatment, he/she is responsible for the fees.

Question 106

True or false

106. _____Any advertisements must include either the exact title of the practitioner’s license or the license number.

Answer 106

106. False - Any advertisements must include either the exact title of the practitioner’s license or the license number.

HAVE to have license number always

Question 107

True or false

107. _____It is unethical but legal to receive compensation for the referral of clients.

Answer 107

107. False - It is unethical but legal to receive compensation for the referral of clients.

both illegal and unethical

Question 108

True or false

108. _____If a therapist uses the term “psychotherapy” or “psychotherapist” in advertisements, he/she must include his/her license number.

Answer 108

108. True - If a therapist uses the term “psychotherapy” or “psychotherapist” in advertisements, he/she must include his/her license number.

Question 109

True or false

109. _____Clinicians have a professional duty to discuss with their clients how insurance companies will manage their confidential information.

Answer 109

109. True - Clinicians have a professional duty to discuss with their clients how insurance companies will manage their confidential information.

Question 110

True or false

110. _____Dual relationships between supervisors and supervisees are considered unprofessional conduct.

Answer 110

110. True - Dual relationships between supervisors and supervisees are considered unprofessional conduct.

never want to be a therapist and a supervisor at the same time

Question 111

True or false

111. _____It is a therapist’s legal duty to challenge a ‘denial of services’ from an insurance company.

Answer 111

111. False - It is a therapist’s legal duty to challenge a ‘denial of services’ from an insurance company.

not a legal duty, but it is an ethical duty

Question 112

True or false

112. _____The purpose of HIPAA is to standardize electronic patient health, administrative, and financial data.

Answer 112

112. True - The purpose of HIPAA is to standardize electronic patient health, administrative, and financial data.

Question 113

True or false

113. _____It is unethical to accept gifts from clients.

Answer 113

113. False - It is unethical to accept gifts from clients.

take into account value, nature, and clinical impact

Question 114

True or false

114. _____When a person is unable to provide food, clothing, and shelter for himself or herself due to a mental disorder, he/she is considered gravely disabled.

Answer 114

114. True - When a person is unable to provide food, clothing, and shelter for himself or herself due to a mental disorder, he/she is considered gravely disabled.

definition gravely disabled -

Question 115

True or false

115. _____The legal requirements for a 5150 (involuntary hold) include when a person is a danger to self or other due to mental illness or he/she is gravely disabled.

Answer 115

115. True - The legal requirements for a 5150 (involuntary hold) include when a person is a danger to self or other due to mental illness or he/she is gravely disabled.

Question 116

True or false

116. _____If a therapist learns that a client had sex with a previous therapist, he/she should file a complaint with the BBS.

Answer 116

116. False - If a therapist learns that a client had sex with a previous therapist, he/she should file a complaint with the BBS.

Question 117

True or false

117. _____If a therapist learns that a client had sex with a previous therapist, he/she should provide the client with the brochure from the BBS outlining their rights and discuss the brochure’s contents.

Answer 117

117. True - If a therapist learns that a client had sex with a previous therapist, he/she should provide the client with the brochure from the BBS outlining their rights and discuss the brochure’s contents.

Question 118

True or false

118. _____Termination may not be appropriate when a client is hospitalized, in crisis, or actively suicidal.

Answer 118

118. True - Termination may not be appropriate when a client is hospitalized, in crisis, or actively suicidal.

if have started termination process, hold off

Question 119

True or false

119. _____When termination is initiated by the therapist, consultation is important to ensure that the therapist’s reasons for termination and management of the termination process are consistent with community standards and the standard of care.

Answer 119

119. True - When termination is initiated by the therapist, consultation is important to ensure that the therapist’s reasons for termination and management of the termination process are consistent with community standards and the standard of care.

especially when illuminating for counter transference or no progress. Document consultation

Question 120

True or false

120. _____A therapist must obtain signed written consent to provide teletherapy.

Answer 120

120. False - A therapist must obtain signed written consent to provide teletherapy.

doesn’t have to be signed

Question 121

True or false

121. _____A professional will explains who is responsible for a therapist’s files and clients if the therapist dies.

Answer 121

121. True - A professional will explains who is responsible for a therapist’s files and clients if the therapist dies.

Question 122

True or false

122. _____When there is a request for information related to any aspect of psychotherapy, each member of the treatment unit should sign the authorization before the disclosure of information.

Answer 122

122. True - When there is a request for information related to any aspect of psychotherapy, each member of the treatment unit should sign the authorization before the disclosure of information.

Question 123

True or false

123. _____ A therapist should immediately terminate treatment with a client if the therapist is unable to effectively manage his/her countertransference.

Answer 123

123. False - A therapist should immediately terminate treatment with a client if the therapist is unable to effectively manage his/her countertransference.

want to seek treatment first, consult, seek therapy, support

Question 124

True or false

124. _____If a therapist suspects that a colleague is unable to perform his/her professional duties due to personal issues (e.g., substance abuse, mental health problems), the therapist should first report him/her to the BBS.

Answer 124

124. False - If a therapist suspects that a colleague is unable to perform his/her professional duties due to personal issues (e.g., substance abuse, mental health problems), the therapist should first report him/her to the BBS.

bring concern to colleague first , then BBS

Question 125

True or false

125. _____Therapists should refrain from bartering for services.

Answer 125

125. True - Therapists should refrain from bartering for services.

certain community/culture okay, but should be client initiated

Question 126

True or false

126. _____Therapist should explain how fees will be managed, including in the event that the client has not paid his/her fees.

Answer 126

126. True - Therapist should explain how fees will be managed, including in the event that the client has not paid his/her fees.

if you were gunna give information to a debt collector, must put that in informed consent, also let them know if you ever to send to collections

Question 127

True or false

127. _____A therapist has a legal right to withhold a client’s records if he/she has not paid his/her fees.

Answer 127

127. False - A therapist has a legal right to withhold a client’s records if he/she has not paid his/her fees.

Question 128

True or false

128. _____Therapist should inform clients, to the extent possible, about the disclosure of confidential information and the potential consequences, when feasible before the disclosure is made.

Answer 128

128. True - Therapist should inform clients, to the extent possible, about the disclosure of confidential information and the potential consequences, when feasible before the disclosure is made.

lets say a therapist gets records subpoenaed, the therapist should discuss with client

Question 129

True or false

129. _____If a therapist’s records are stolen, the therapist should file a police report and notify the clients.

Answer 129

129. True - If a therapist’s records are stolen, the therapist should file a police report and notify the clients.

Question 130

True or false

130. _____ If a therapist observes an act of child abuse while shopping at the mall, the therapist is mandated to make a report.

Answer 130

130. False - If a therapist observes an act of child abuse while shopping at the mall, the therapist is mandated to make a report.

if not on duty, not mandated reporter

Question 131

True or false

131. _____ HIPAA standards apply if a therapist communicates electronically.

Answer 131

131. False - HIPAA standards apply if a therapist communicates electronically.

must be communicating electronically and with a 3rd party payer – once you to it once, have to do it forever

Question 132

True or false

132. _____It is legal but unethical to advertise false skills and specialties.

Answer 132

132. False - It is legal but unethical to advertise false skills and specialties.

illegal and unethical

Question 133

True or false

133. _____ The font on a authorization to release information must be at least 12 point.

Answer 133

133. False - The font on a authorization to release information must be at least 12 point.

14 point

Question 134

True or false

134. _____ Changing a client’s diagnosis to ensure payment by insurance is acceptable with client’s consent.

Answer 134

134. False - Changing a client’s diagnosis to ensure payment by insurance is acceptable with client’s consent.

illegal = fraud

Question 135

True or false

135. _____A therapist must notify the BBS of change of name or address within 30 days.

Answer 135

135. True - A therapist must notify the BBS of change of name or address within 30 days.

Question 136

True or false

136. _____An incarcerated client loses their right to privilege.

Answer 136

136. False - An incarcerated client loses their right to privilege.

still have privilege

Question 137

True or false

137. _____A baby who tests positive for drugs at birth would require a mandated child abuse report.

Answer 137

137. False - A baby who tests positive for drugs at birth would require a mandated child abuse report.

not enough to file a report – need to assess for other abuse or neglect

Question 138

True or false

138. _____A therapist must notify the BBS of any convictions, including a DUI, within 30 days.

Answer 138

138. True - A therapist must notify the BBS of any convictions, including a DUI, within 30 days.

Question 139

True or false

139. _____A conflict of interest occurs when there is a dual relationship between the therapist and client where the therapist may have personal investment and become biased with treatment.

Answer 139

139. True - A conflict of interest occurs when there is a dual relationship between the therapist and client where the therapist may have personal investment and become biased with treatment.

Conflict of interest is a specific type of dual relationship – becomes conflict when therapist has connection that makes them wanna steer treaty in certain direction ex, client works with you wife

also , when you see a person that you used to date.

Conflict = when personal connection and leads to motives to drive therapy in a certain direction

Dual relationship that is a no conflict of interest would be like when I and a client go to same church

Question 140

True or false

140. _____Parents who are in prison lose their rights to access their minor child’s records.

Answer 140

140. False - Parents who are in prison lose their rights to access their minor child’s records.

being in prison doesn’t mean the cant access

Question 141

True or false

141. _____After a client dies, the client’s designated personal representative or the legal executor of his or her estate has a right under law to access the records.

Answer 141

141. True - After a client dies, the client’s designated personal representative or the legal executor of his or her estate has a right under law to access the records.

can be termed personal rep or executor

Question 142

True or false

142. _____A minor may not consent to convulsive therapy, psychosurgery, or psychotropic medication without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian.

Answer 142

142. True - A minor may not consent to convulsive therapy, psychosurgery, or psychotropic medication without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian.

not necessarily on you, but therapist should have a conversation with the client about telling parents

Question 143

True or false

143. _____During the initial session, informed consent should include a discussion of the risks and benefits of treatment and the purpose of therapy.

Answer 143

143. True - During the initial session, informed consent should include a discussion of the risks and benefits of treatment and the purpose of therapy.

Focus on during informed consent = fees should be discussed before first session; risk and benefits; purpose of therapy (goals and expectations); scope of practice and scope of competence

Question 144

True or false

144. _____If a therapist is on an insurance panel, and the insurance conducts an audit requesting client records, the therapist must provide copies of the records.

Answer 144

144. True - If a therapist is on an insurance panel, and the insurance conducts an audit requesting client records, the therapist must provide copies of the records.

part of being on insurance panel and being on HIPPA, when patient uses insurance, they signed up for this; don’t need to go back and get the client to agree to this, they agreed when they sign their insurance doc

Question 145

True or false

145. _____I am going to pass this exam.

Answer 145

145. True - I am going to pass this exam.