CBIS Ethical Standards and Practice 4

Question 1

A CBIS specialist's social media post inadvertently reveals enough details to identify a brain injury client. The immediate ethical priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Delete the post and notify the client and supervisor

Answer

A breach of confidentiality requires immediate removal of the identifying content, client notification, and supervisor reporting per breach protocols.

Question 2

The ethical principle of 'justice' in brain injury care most directly requires that:

Accepted Answer

Resources and services be distributed fairly without discrimination

Answer

Justice requires equitable distribution of resources and non-discriminatory access to brain injury services.

Question 3

A CBIS professional is treating a client who discloses ongoing domestic violence at home. The professional's ethical obligation includes:

Accepted Answer

Assessing safety, providing resources, and following mandatory reporting laws if applicable

Answer

Domestic violence disclosures require safety assessment, resource provision, and mandatory reporting compliance where legally required.

Question 4

Which of the following represents a 'boundary crossing' rather than a 'boundary violation' in CBIS practice?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a small homemade gift from a client at the holidays after careful consideration

Answer

A boundary crossing is a minor deviation from standard practice that may be acceptable after reflection, unlike a violation which causes harm.

Question 5

A newly certified CBIS professional realizes they lack competence in a specialized area needed by their current caseload. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision, additional training, or refer clients to a qualified professional

Answer

Competence gaps require supervision, training, or referral — continuing beyond competence without support is ethically impermissible.

(CBIS) Certified Brain Injury Specialist Practice Test

(CBIS) Certified Brain Injury Specialist Practice Test

CBIS Ethical Standards and Practice 4