CAC Ethics and Professional Standards

Question 1

According to NAADAC's Code of Ethics, which principle requires counselors to promote the well-being of clients above all other concerns?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Fidelity

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Justice

Question 2

When is a counselor legally required to breach client confidentiality under the 'duty to warn'?

Accepted Answer

When a client makes a credible threat to harm an identifiable third party

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When a client relapses and uses substances

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When requested by the client's employer

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When a court orders access to all records

Question 3

Under 42 CFR Part 2, substance use disorder treatment records have confidentiality protections that are:

Accepted Answer

Stricter than general HIPAA protections

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Identical to HIPAA protections

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Weaker than HIPAA protections

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Not regulated by federal law

Question 4

What is the MOST appropriate initial response when a counselor realizes they are developing romantic feelings for a client?

Accepted Answer

Seek clinical supervision immediately

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Transfer the client to another counselor without explanation

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Disclose the feelings to the client to be transparent

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Document the feelings and continue treatment as usual

Question 5

Which term describes an ethical violation in which a counselor uses their professional position to exploit a client for personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Boundary violation

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Countertransference

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Dual relationship

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Impairment

Question 6

A client who is mandated to treatment by the court still has the right to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse specific treatment interventions

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Refuse all treatment without legal consequence

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Have their records shared freely with law enforcement

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Waive confidentiality rights permanently