CAADC Professional Ethics and Confidentiality 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'dual relationship' that is generally considered ethically permissible in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Serving as both individual and group counselor for the same client within a program

Answer

Serving as both individual and group counselor within the same program may be unavoidable and can be managed ethically with proper boundaries.

Question 2

A counselor working in a faith-based treatment program has strong religious beliefs that conflict with a client's lifestyle choices. Ethically, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Provide competent, non-judgmental counseling while managing personal biases

Answer

Counselors must set aside personal biases and provide ethical, client-centered care regardless of personal or religious beliefs.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following entities is primarily regulated?

Accepted Answer

Covered entities such as health plans and healthcare clearinghouses

Answer

HIPAA applies to covered entities—health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who transmit health information electronically.

Question 4

A counselor learns during a session that a client is currently driving while intoxicated daily but has not threatened to harm anyone specifically. The counselor's ethical obligation is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Addressing the behavior therapeutically and assessing for duty-to-warn requirements by jurisdiction

Answer

Without a specific identifiable victim, duty-to-warn may not be triggered, but the counselor must address the behavior clinically and follow state-specific legal requirements.

Question 5

Informed consent in addiction counseling must include which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

Explanation of confidentiality limits, treatment goals, and client rights

Answer

Informed consent requires disclosing confidentiality limits, treatment procedures, risks and benefits, client rights, and alternatives.

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC - Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor Practice Test

CAADC Professional Ethics and Confidentiality 5