CBIS Ethical Standards and Practice 3

Question 1

A CBIS professional receives a subpoena for a client's therapy records. The appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and consult legal counsel before releasing records

Answer

Receipt of a subpoena does not automatically require record release; the specialist must notify the client and seek legal guidance.

Question 2

In brain injury rehabilitation, 'scope of practice' means a CBIS professional should:

Accepted Answer

Practice only within the competencies defined by their credential and training

Answer

Scope of practice requires professionals to limit services to areas where they have demonstrated competence and credential authorization.

Question 3

A CBIS specialist learns that a client is planning to drive despite being assessed as unsafe due to TBI cognitive deficits. After counseling the client, the client still plans to drive. The specialist should:

Accepted Answer

Warn identifiable potential victims and consider reporting to the DMV per applicable state law

Answer

The duty to protect third parties may override confidentiality when a client poses a clear danger, consistent with Tarasoff-based obligations.

Question 4

A pharmaceutical company offers a CBIS professional a paid speaking fee to present their TBI medication at a conference. The ethical obligation includes:

Accepted Answer

Disclosing the financial relationship to the audience

Answer

Full disclosure of financial conflicts of interest is required so audiences can evaluate potential bias in the presentation.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'informed assent' in brain injury practice with clients who have diminished decision-making capacity?

Accepted Answer

The client is provided information in an accessible format and their agreement is sought even when a surrogate has legal authority

Answer

Even clients with reduced capacity deserve accessible information and should be included in decisions to the greatest extent possible.

(CBIS) Certified Brain Injury Specialist Practice Test

(CBIS) Certified Brain Injury Specialist Practice Test

CBIS Ethical Standards and Practice 3