CPCE Professional Orientation & Ethics 4

Question 1

A counselor is subpoenaed for client records in a custody dispute. The client has not consented to disclosure. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Consult an attorney, assert privilege on the client's behalf, and notify the client

Answer

A subpoena does not automatically override privilege; counselors should assert privilege on the client's behalf and seek legal guidance before releasing records.

Question 2

The NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) credential most commonly held by professional counselors is the:

Accepted Answer

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Answer

The National Certified Counselor (NCC) is the flagship credential awarded by the NBCC to counselors who meet national certification standards.

Question 3

A counselor suspects a colleague is impaired by substance use during work hours. Ethically, the counselor is obligated to:

Accepted Answer

Report concerns to the appropriate professional or licensing body to protect clients

Answer

ACA ethics require counselors to address colleague impairment through appropriate channels to protect clients from harm.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios constitutes an appropriate exception to confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A client discloses credible, specific plans to harm an identifiable third party

Answer

The duty to warn (Tarasoff principle) requires breaking confidentiality when a client poses a serious, imminent, and identifiable threat to another person.

Question 5

CACREP accreditation of counseling programs primarily ensures:

Accepted Answer

Programs meet national standards for counselor education quality and curriculum

Answer

CACREP sets and enforces national curriculum and faculty standards for counselor education programs to ensure graduate competency.

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CPCE Professional Orientation & Ethics 4