Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A counselor learns that a colleague is coming to work under the influence of alcohol. The counselor's FIRST ethical obligation is to:

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Confront the colleague directly and then report to a supervisor if unresolved

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Report the colleague directly to the licensing board

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Ignore the situation to avoid damaging the professional relationship

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Inform current clients that their counselor may be impaired

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of cultural humility in chemical dependency counseling?

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Acknowledging the limits of one's own cultural knowledge and actively learning from clients

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Applying the same evidence-based treatment protocol regardless of cultural background

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Referring all clients from minority backgrounds to culturally matched counselors

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Avoiding discussions of culture to prevent making assumptions

Question 3

According to 42 CFR Part 2, substance use disorder records may be disclosed without client consent in which situation?

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To report a crime committed on program premises

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At the request of a family member claiming an emergency

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To bill a third-party insurance provider

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When requested by a probation officer

Question 4

A counselor who continues to provide services in an area where they lack sufficient training is violating which ethical standard?

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Scope of competence

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Confidentiality

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Informed consent

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Dual relationships

Question 5

When a counselor suspects a client is being abused but is not certain, the legally correct action in most U.S. states is to:

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Report the suspicion to the appropriate child or adult protective services

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Wait for the client to confirm the abuse before reporting

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Consult only with a colleague and make no formal report

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Document the concern in the chart and revisit it at the next session

Question 6

Which of the following best characterizes an ethical dilemma in counseling?

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A situation in which two or more ethical principles conflict with each other

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A client refuses to follow treatment recommendations

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A counselor who lacks sufficient documentation for a session

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A client who discloses involvement in a minor legal infraction

Question 7

Informed consent for substance use disorder treatment should be obtained:

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As an ongoing process throughout the course of treatment

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Only at the start of treatment and does not need to be revisited

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Only when a new medication is prescribed

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After the initial assessment is complete and goals are set