Professional orientation practice test 2 Flashcards
The most recently established division of ACA is
- Association for Creativity in Counseling
- Counselors for social justice
- Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling
- Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
Counselors for social justice
The American Counseling Association (ACA) was formerly known as
- AACD
- CACREP
- NBCC
- AAMFT
CACREP
Professional liability insurance is
- Not required by law but is highly recommended
- Not required by law and amounts to an unnecessary expense
- Required by law in all US states
- Required by law in some states but not others
Not required by law but is highly recommended
What is an EAP?
- An Employee Assistance Program
- An Early Access Program
- An Educational Assistance Program
- An Equity Accumulation Program
An Employee Assistance Program
Which of the following might lead to a successful malpractice claim?
- The counselor did not do his or her duty and this caused harm to the client
- a client was physically or psychically injured
- a professional relationship was terminated
- the client disliked the counselor’s approach
The counselor did not do his or her duty and this caused harm to the client
When Internet counselors are unable to use encryption software, they are ethically required to
- be extra careful about information stored on their computer
- stop using the internet to provide services
- explain to clients the potential risks
- attach code words to their clients
explain to clients the potential risks
Janine is given a disclosure statement by her counselor. Which of the following is true?
- A disclosure statement should be given to a client only at the conclusion of therapy.
- A disclosure statement is required by law in some states but not in others.
- A disclosure statement is never required by law but is a good idea.
- A disclosure statement is required by law in every US state.
A disclosure statement is required by law in some states but not in others.
The ACA Code of Ethics contains
- aspirations for counseling relationships
- universal principles of counseling
- standards of conduct agreed upon by ACA members
- laws about counseling
laws about counseling
HIPAA is not
- A law which varies from state to state
- A way to regulate the sharing of information
- A way to regulate electronic insurance claims
- A law which protects the privacy of patients’ records
A law which varies from state to state
The number of certified or licensed counselors in the US is about
- 100,000
- 1,000,000
- 2,000,000
- 10,000
100,000
A counselor who receives a subpoena to give evidence in court must
- Claim that confidentiality ethics prevent a counselor from testifying
- Ask the judge to quash the subpoena
- Assert privilege
- Provide the court with necessary information or be held in contempt of court
Provide the court with necessary information or be held in contempt of court
The Tarasoff case showed counselors the importance of
- informed consent in counseling research
- the dangers of counselor impairment
- not having sex with clients
- the duty to warn clients in imminent danger
the duty to warn clients in imminent danger
What is the difference between confidentiality and privileged communication?
- Confidentiality is binding on counselors and privileged communication is binding on clients
- Privileged communication is a legal concept and confidentiality is an ethical one.
- Confidentiality is a legal concept and privileged communication is an ethical one
- Privileged communication is binding on clients and confidentiality is binding on counselors.
Confidentiality is a legal concept and privileged communication is an ethical one
What are signs to look for when assessing suicide risk in a client
- contentment about having made a decision to die
- establishment of a plan and having the means available
- lifting of depression
- frequent explosions of hostility and rage
establishment of a plan and having the means available
An 8 year old client arrives with bruising on her face. You should
- Avoid embarrassing her by not talking about it
- empathize with her feelings
- Refer her to another counselor
- Refer to Child Protection Services.
Refer to Child Protection Services.
