ACC Spiritual Care & Counseling 3

Question 1

A chaplain is asked by a supervisor to share confidential information disclosed by a patient during a spiritual care visit. The chaplain should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to disclose unless there is an imminent safety concern or the patient consents

Answer

Chaplain-patient communications are confidential except in cases of imminent safety risk or explicit patient consent.

Question 2

An interfaith chaplain serving a military unit includes members of many faiths and none. The chaplain's ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure all personnel receive spiritual care consistent with their own beliefs or absence of belief

Answer

Military and institutional chaplains are ethically bound to serve all personnel regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof.

Question 3

When a chaplain recognizes that a spiritual care encounter is moving beyond their competency level, the MOST appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge limits and facilitate a referral to an appropriate resource

Answer

Recognizing limits and facilitating appropriate referrals is a core ethical responsibility in chaplaincy practice.

Question 4

A chaplain in a correctional facility notices that an incarcerated person is using spiritual conversations to manipulate access to privileges. The chaplain should:

Accepted Answer

Maintain professional boundaries while continuing to offer authentic spiritual care

Answer

Chaplains maintain professional boundaries without abandoning care, recognizing that manipulation does not negate genuine spiritual need.

Question 5

A patient asks a chaplain to pray in a manner inconsistent with the chaplain's own religious convictions but consistent with the patient's faith. The chaplain should:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate prayer in a way that honors the patient's tradition, or arrange for appropriate coverage

Answer

Chaplains are called to support the faith of those they serve, facilitating care even when it requires coordinating with others.

(ACC) Associate Certified Chaplains Practice Test

(ACC) Associate Certified Chaplains Practice Test

ACC Spiritual Care & Counseling 3