BCP Confidentiality and Informed Consent 2

Question 1

A psychometrist is testing a minor child. Who must provide informed consent before testing begins?

Accepted Answer

A parent or legal guardian

Answer

Minors cannot legally provide informed consent; a parent or legal guardian must consent on their behalf.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required element of informed consent for psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

Cost of the evaluation

Answer

While fees may be discussed, the specific cost of an evaluation is not a required ethical element of informed consent.

Question 3

A client asks to review their raw test scores and protocols. Under HIPAA, the covered entity may:

Accepted Answer

Provide access to the designated record set including test data

Answer

HIPAA grants individuals the right to access their designated record set, which includes test data and raw scores.

Question 4

When a third party (e.g., an employer) requests psychological testing, confidentiality obligations primarily protect:

Accepted Answer

The examinee being tested

Answer

Regardless of who pays for or requests the evaluation, ethical duties of confidentiality run to the examinee.

Question 5

A psychometrist discovers mid-assessment that a client is suicidal. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop testing and notify the supervising psychologist

Answer

Imminent danger to self or others is a recognized exception to confidentiality that requires immediate consultation with a supervisor.

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