Law & Ethics True/false

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False - Not a “Privilege” situation;

Question 2

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

Answer 2

FALSE - One COULD but not necessary

Question 3

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

Answer 3

FALSE - Must warn police; warning the victim is one of the things you COULD DO, but not appropriate in all cases.

Question 4

Someone over the age of 60 is considered an elder.

Answer 4

FALSE - 65

Question 5

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 5

FALSE - not enough reasonable suspicion

Question 6

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

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

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

Answer 7

FALSE - Ethical ~Legal

Question 8

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

Answer 8

FALSE - 36 hours

Question 9

Authorizations to release information must include an end date.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

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

Answer 10

FALSE - could be to a venue; can take outside info into account

Question 11

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

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

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

Answer 12

FALSE - Court order comply; Subpoena - assert

Question 13

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

Answer 13

FALSE - want to establish early

Question 14

A clinician can hospitalize a client when the client’s mental or physical state causes
them to be in imminent danger of harming themselves or others.

Answer 14

FALSE - can initiate

Question 15

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

Answer 15

FALSE - can be initials MUST include license number

Question 15

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

Answer 15

FALSE - 5 days

Question 16

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

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

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

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

It is a therapist’s legal duty to challenge a “denial of services” from an insurance
company.

Answer 18

FALSE - ETHICAL not leagal

Question 19

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

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

A therapist must obtain signed written consent to provide teletherapy.

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

A therapist should immediately terminate treatment with a client if the therapist is
unable to effectively manage their countertransference.

Answer 21

FALSE - can try for personal support first

Question 22

HIPAA standards apply if a therapist communicates electronically.

Answer 22

FALSE- that’s one part of it; with a 3rd party Payer is the key

Question 23

Parents who are in prison lose their rights to access their minor child’s records

Answer 23

FALSE

Question 24

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

Answer 24

FALSE - not enough info to report

Question 25

The font on an authorization to release information must be at least 12 points.

Answer 25

FALSE 14pt