CBHT Ethical and Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

A BHT overhears a colleague discussing a client's diagnosis loudly in the break room with non-clinical staff. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Remind the colleague privately that this violates client confidentiality

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Join the conversation to add clinical context

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Report the colleague to law enforcement immediately

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Ignore it since the client is not present

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'scope of practice' for a BHT?

Accepted Answer

The specific tasks and responsibilities a BHT is trained and authorized to perform

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The geographic area where the BHT is licensed to work

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The number of clients a BHT can serve simultaneously

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The legal right to diagnose behavioral health conditions

Question 3

A client offers a BHT a $50 gift card as a thank-you for excellent care. What should the BHT do?

Accepted Answer

Decline it and explain the agency's gift policy regarding professional boundaries

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Accept it to avoid seeming ungrateful

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Accept it only if the gift is under the agency's allowed limit

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Accept it and share it with the treatment team

Question 4

When a BHT disagrees with a supervisor's treatment directive, the most ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Express the concern professionally to the supervisor and document it appropriately

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Refuse to follow the directive and document the refusal

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Follow the directive without question regardless of concern

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Contact the client's family about the disagreement

Question 5

Which action represents a breach of professional ethics by a BHT?

Accepted Answer

Sharing client records with a client's attorney without a signed release

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Documenting client progress in the approved electronic health record

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Attending required supervision sessions

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Completing mandatory training on time

Question 6

A BHT learns that a coworker is falsifying documentation. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to a supervisor or through the agency's compliance reporting process

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Say nothing to avoid workplace conflict

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Confront the coworker publicly in front of clients

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Alter records to correct the coworker's errors independently

Question 7

Cultural competence in behavioral health practice primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Providing care that is respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs and practices of diverse clients

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Speaking multiple languages fluently

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Treating all clients identically regardless of background

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Avoiding discussion of cultural differences with clients