True/False Exam

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Clients have the right to sue their clinician for abandonment

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Clinicians should take additional steps, if necessary, to ensure a client’s comprehension of the informed consent contract.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Couples should be informed that both reconciliation and separation are possible outcomes of therapy

Answer 5

True

Question 6

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

Answer 6

False

Question 7

If a 13 year old seeks and consents for his own treatment, his parents still have a legal right to access his records.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

A therapist must obtain signed informed consent prior to treatment.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

Question 10

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

Answer 10

True

Question 11

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

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A therapist should document that they obtained informed consent for treatment from a client.

Answer 12

True

Question 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

True

Question 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

True

Question 15

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Managing confidentiality is a legal and ethical issue.

Answer 16

True

Question 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

True

Question 18

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

Answer 18

False

Question 19

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

Answer 19

True

Question 20

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

Answer 20

True

Question 21

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

Answer 21

False

Question 22

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

Answer 22

True

Question 23

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

Answer 23

False

Question 24

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

Answer 24

True

Question 25

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

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Someone over the age of 60 is considered an elder.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Therapist are mandated to report domestic violence.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

If a 65 y/o woman shares that her husband hit her, the therapist should report domestic violence to the police.

Answer 28

False

Question 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

True

Question 30

If another clinician contacts you stating that they have a release, you may provide the information requested.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

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

Answer 31

True

Question 32

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

Answer 32

False

Question 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

False

Question 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

False

Question 35

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

Answer 35

True

Question 36

If it is a therapist’s legal responsibility to make an effort to learn and understand cultural assumptions of their clients.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

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

Answer 37

False (and it is illegal)

Question 38

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

Answer 38

True

Question 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

False

Question 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

False (36 hours)

Question 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

False (2 working days)

Question 42

When filing a report, the therapist is allowed to share any information about the case that they think is relevant to report.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

Therapists should document their reasons for filing an abuse report.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

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

Answer 44

True

Question 45

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

Answer 45

True