____________________________________________ Professional Ethics and Law in California, 2nd Edition
11. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that electronic records be kept for how many years?
17. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between ethics and the law? A) Ethical standards are subject to change and vary between states, while the law remains constant. B) Legal duties always align with ethical duties, with no exceptions. C) Ethical duties may not necessarily equate to legal obligations, despite a common source of authority. D) Laws and ethics are entirely separate and do not draw from the same sources of authority. 18. Which of the following describes the primary categories within civil law, and what is a fundamental element in contract law? A) The primary categories in civil law are criminal law and contract law, with “consideration” being the element that defines contracts. B) Civil law consists of two main categories: contract law and tort law, with “consideration” being a crucial element in contract law. C) Civil law encompasses contract law and administrative law, with “consideration” being a key concept in administrative law. D) The primary categories in civil law are tort law and administrative law, with “consideration” defining administrative contracts. 19. Which of the following accurately describes the California regulations related to law and ethics requirements for licensure in certain fields? A) Passing the California law and ethics examination is mandatory for initial licensure and subsequent renewals, with no retake option available for unsuccessful attempts. B) Applicants must complete a new application if they fail the California law and ethics examination, regardless of whether they have paid the fees. C) Registrants are exempt from the law and ethics examination if they have already fulfilled the ongoing educational requirement. D) Successful completion of the California law and ethics examination is a prerequisite for obtaining a subsequent registration number, and registrants must also complete ongoing coursework in this area during each renewal period.
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12. What is one of the primary purposes of establishing specific ethical standards for mental health practice? A) To create a rigid set of rules that practitioners must strictly adhere to. B) To impose ethical obligations on practitioners that may conflict with their values. C) To provide a framework to guide ethical decision-making in mental health practice. D) To restrict access to mental health services for the general public. 13. “Vicarious liability” refers to: A) The responsibility of a supervisor for the actions and omissions of a supervisee. B) A supervisor’s involvement in the administrative and political realm. C) The responsibility of a supervisor to support a supervisee. D) A supervisor’s involvement in the education and training realm. 14. Lowered concentration, preoccupation with trauma, and perfectionism are cognitive symptom of : E) Burnout. F) Compassion fatigue. G) Feelings of isolation. H) Hypervigilance. 15. Types of law to be considered when attempting to make an ethical decision include constitutional provisions, statutes, regulations, and: A) Ethical values. B) Codes of ethics. C) Personal values. D) Executive orders. 16. “An unlicensed person who has earned a master’s or doctoral degree qualifying the person for licensure and is registered with the board as a(n) ____________.” A) Trainee. B) Associate. C) Applicant for Licensure. D) LMFT.
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