21. The three tests for a course of action to be sure it is appropriate are which of the following?
28. The counselor must legally report information in the following cases as outlined by law EXCEPT which one of the following? a. Counselors believe a client younger than 16 years is a victim of incest, rape, or some other crime. b. Counselors believe the client needs hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others. c. Information is required for research. d. Clients request that their records are released to themselves or to a third party and signs consent forms. 29. The NBCC Ethics Code provides which answer concerning the rights of parents or guardians? a. Counselors respect and honor the inherent and legal rights of the parents and legal guardians of minors and incapacitated adults who are legally incapable of giving informed consent. b. They do not give clear guidance on the topic. c. Legal guardians have no rights regardless of age or competence of clients. d. Only through a court order can information be released to parents or guardians. 30. The term “covered entities” applies to which of the following? a. Health plans only b. Any healthcare provider who transmits health information in electronic form in connection with services or transactions c. Only the employing organization, not the counselor or therapist d. Healthcare clearinghouses
a. Honesty, integrity, and legality b. Truth, justice, and peer review
c. Confidentiality, privilege, and justice d. Justice, publicity, and universality 22. The major area of change in the new codes and guidelines addresses which of the following? a. The rights of minors b. The use of technology for distance counseling and social media for communicating with clients c. Dual relationships d. Counselor and therapist education 23. Asynchronous is communication that is NOT: a. Occurring simultaneously. b. Before the first meeting with the counselor. c. Productive and appropriate. d. A service agreement to be considered. 24. Therapists utilizing teletherapy must _________ applicable federal and state legal requirements of health information privacy including HIPAA. a. Use recognition software from b. Use video conferencing from c. Meet or exceed d. Select some 25. Which view is held by ACA, AAMFT, and NBCC on the practice of conversion/reparative therapy? a. No opinions are held in common. b. Two associations oppose the practice. c. All are conducting research. d. All are opposed to the practice of conversion/ reparative therapy. 26. Which statement is true about dual relationships? a. They should always be considered. b. They are always part of pro bono service. c. The mental health practitioner should not enter into a dual relationship if the possibility exists that it could exploit or harm the client. d. There is no opinion from the codes at all. 27. Counselors who provide clinical supervision services shall keep accurate records of supervision goals and the supervisee’s progress confidential except to _____ to a client or others, or when legally required to do so. a. Provide aid
b. Complete introduction c. Provide interpretation d. Prevent serious and foreseeable harm
Course Code: PCUS06CE
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Book Code: PCUS1525
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