C2 Professional Standards and Ethics 5

Question 1

A professional's personal values conflict with a client's lifestyle choices. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide professional service without imposing personal values on the client

Answer

Professionals must respect client autonomy and provide non-judgmental service regardless of personal values differences.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of 'scope of practice' violation?

Accepted Answer

Performing services for which one is not licensed or trained

Answer

Scope of practice violations occur when a professional performs services beyond their training, licensure, or competence.

Question 3

How should a professional handle a situation where a client requests services that are outside ethical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Decline the request and explain the ethical limitations clearly

Answer

Declining ethically problematic requests while providing a clear explanation respects both professional standards and the client's dignity.

Question 4

Which standard requires professionals to treat all clients with equal care and respect regardless of personal characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Justice and non-discrimination

Answer

The principle of justice in professional ethics requires equitable, non-discriminatory treatment for all clients.

Question 5

A professional who consistently overpromises outcomes to attract clients is violating the ethical principle of:

Accepted Answer

Veracity (truthfulness)

Answer

Veracity requires honesty in all communications with clients, including realistic representation of what services can achieve.

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