Module 9 Professional Practice and Ethics Flashcards
Wellness professionals differ from some other healthcare providers (e.g., psychologists) in that they are __________ to make a diagnosis.
Select one:
a.not allowed
b.encouraged
c.required
d.more highly trained
a.not allowed
What must happen before a wellness professional makes a referral for their client?
Select one:
a.The coach should first contact the client’s family.
b.The coach should make an appointment for the client with the appropriate professional.
c.The coach must discontinue working with the client until they have been treated.
d.The client must agree they need additional help.
d.The client must agree they need additional help.
As wellness professionals are not able to assess, diagnose, or treat diseases and disorders, when helping a client they should
Select one:
a.have all activities supervised by a licensed professional.
b.avoid working with any clients who have a diagnosed disorder.
c.use well established mental disorder questionnaires that are easier to understand.
d.utilize self-help techniques
d.utilize self-help techniques
Coaches who make sure that their range of activities does not exceed their training and experience
Select one:
a.is adhering to scope of practice.
b.is in danger of violating the client’s trust.
c.may lack effectiveness in helping the client.
d.is limiting their ability to address client concerns.
a.is adhering to scope of practice.
Proper ethical behavior can ________ client satisfaction and __________ client attrition.
Select one:
a.increase; decrease
b.decrease; decrease
c.decrease; increase
d.increase; increase
a.increase; decrease
Good record keeping during a training session can be especially beneficial because
Select one:
a.it will help the coach develop effective marketing strategies.
b.client progress can be tracked and referred to over time.
c.it is a good way of keeping the coach busy during the session.
d.it allows the coach to pay less attention to minor details.
client progress can be tracked and referred to over time
By making sure that all practices are evidence-based and well documented, a wellness professional is adhering to which General Principle from the APA Ethics Code?
Select one:
a.Justice
b.Commitment
c.Integrity
d.Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
c.Integrity
Professional relationships differ from casual friendships in that they are
Select one:
a.legally-bound, mediated, and monetized.
b.regulated, impassive, and informal.
c.profitable, superficial, and commercial.
d.systematic, formal, and time-limited.
d.systematic, formal, and time-limited.
Which of the following scenarios violates the implicit one-sided nature of the professional relationship between a coach and client?
Select one:
a.After being asked by the client for weight loss tips, the coach provides a list of common strategies which have worked for them and other clients.
b.A coach and his/her client are mutually helping each other work towards their goals.
c.A coach listens to the client’s concerns and answers relevant questions.
d.After listening to a client expressing frustration regarding progress, the coach restructures the goals and activities to maintain motivation.
b.A coach and his/her client are mutually helping each other work towards their goals.
Which of the following situations may warrant a possible referral to another healthcare professional?
Select one:
a.The client reveals to the wellness professional that they have an eating disorder.
b.The client expresses to the wellness professional that they have been highly stressed at work.
c.The client is losing motivation and expresses their desire to quit training.
d.The client tells the coach that they are worried and anxious due to a pending divorce.
a.The client reveals to the wellness professional that they have an eating disorder.
