CPS Professional Growth & Responsibility 3

Question 1

A dual relationship in prevention practice most commonly refers to a situation where the professional:

Accepted Answer

Has both a personal and professional relationship with a client or colleague

Answer

A dual relationship occurs when a practitioner has both a professional role and a personal or secondary relationship with the same individual.

Question 2

Under HIPAA and professional ethics, a prevention specialist may share client information without consent when:

Accepted Answer

There is imminent danger to the client or identifiable others

Answer

Imminent danger to the client or others is a recognized exception that permits disclosure to prevent serious harm.

Question 3

Which approach to professional advocacy is MOST aligned with ethical standards for prevention specialists?

Accepted Answer

Sharing aggregate, de-identified data to support evidence-based policy changes

Answer

Ethical advocacy uses de-identified, aggregate evidence to influence policy without compromising client confidentiality.

Question 4

A prevention specialist in a rural area is the only mental health resource available and is asked to provide services outside their competency area. The ethical priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision, training, or consultation while arranging the most appropriate alternative available

Answer

Even in resource-scarce settings, practitioners must seek supervision or consultation and facilitate the best available alternative rather than exceeding their competency.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'reflective practice' in prevention work?

Accepted Answer

Systematically examining one's assumptions, reactions, and effectiveness to improve practice

Answer

Reflective practice is the deliberate process of examining one's own assumptions, behaviors, and effectiveness to continuously improve professional performance.

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test

CPS Professional Growth & Responsibility 3