Mock Test 2

Question 1

What do you do if a new client says they really want a specific type of therapy outside your scope

Answer 1

Refer to a specialist

Question 2

What should you do if a client comes to you with a legal question?

Answer 2

Advise them to reach out to their lawyer

Question 3

What’s the first thing you want to do in a DV case?

Answer 3

Empower the client to make their own decisions. THEN safety plan

Question 4

Is still having access to kids enough to report?

Answer 4

No- needs to be suspicion of current abuse

Question 5

If you aren’t having parents consent, do you document reason?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What should you do if your client isn’t making progress?

Answer 6

Discuss with client

Question 7

When can you deny a parent request to see records?

Answer 7

If them seeing the records will jeopardize client’s safety or therapeutic relationship

Question 8

Can you call the police on someone who isn’t your client?

Answer 8

No. Breaking confidentiality

Question 9

What should you do if a conversation is approaching a topic where you may need to make a report?

Answer 9

Review limits of confidentiality with the client

Question 10

What should you do if a client’s kids are taken out of state by their other parent who doesn’t have custody?

Answer 10

Maintain confidentiality. Not reportable

Question 11

What should you do if client’s parents are withholding medical care for life threatening illness bc of their culture?

Answer 11

Report

Question 12

Should you tell the family you’re making a report?

Answer 12

YES

Question 13

In a duty to warn situation, how much info do you give?

Answer 13

As much as is necessary

Question 14

Is an adult exposing himself to minors reportable?

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

Is financial abuse of an elder reportable?

Answer 15

YES

Question 16

How long to call/ written report for elder abuse?

Answer 16

Call immediately
Written report 2 days

Question 17

If you’re a couple’s therapist and the husband wants you to talk to his therapist, who do you need a release from?

Answer 17

Both members of the couple

Question 18

If you deny a client’s request to view their records, what can they do?

Answer 18

Have another therapist view them

Question 19

If a client leaves you a voicemail that they’re suicidal, who do you call first?

Answer 19

Emergency contact

Question 20

If a client dies, do they lose confidentiality?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

How long do you keep a minor’s records?

Answer 21

7 years after they turn 18

Question 22

What do you do if you’re out of printed releases, ROI for ex.

Answer 22

Client can write on in their own handwriting, sign and date

Question 23

What do you do if a client has no way to pay?

Answer 23

Terminate AS LONG AS they’re not in crisis

Question 24

Is bartering ever ok?

Answer 24

Yes- if it’s the only way a client can get services BUT has to be goods, not services (creates a dual relationship)