LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Under mandatory reporting laws, an LCDC is required to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect

Answer

Client relapse

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Client non-compliance with treatment

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Client criminal history

Question 2

The ethical principle of nonmaleficence in counseling means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to the client

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Providing the maximum number of available services

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Treating all clients equally regardless of need

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Following all client requests without question

Question 3

Which scenario represents a violation of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a substantial gift from a grateful client in recovery

Answer

Discussing a client's progress in clinical supervision

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Using an evidence-based intervention not covered by insurance

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Referring a client to a specialist outside the program

Question 4

Continuing education requirements for LCDC licensure renewal primarily serve to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure counselors maintain current knowledge and skills consistent with evolving evidence-based practices

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Generate revenue for licensing boards

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Satisfy administrative requirements without clinical relevance

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Fulfill insurance credentialing requirements only

Question 5

If a counselor suspects a colleague is impaired by substance use during work hours, the ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report concerns through appropriate channels to protect client safety

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Ignore the behavior to maintain collegial relationships

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Confront the colleague privately and take no further action

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Document observations but wait to see if the behavior improves

Question 6

The ethical principle of justice in counseling requires:

Accepted Answer

Providing fair and equitable treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status

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Treating all clients identically regardless of individual need

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Prioritizing clients who are most likely to succeed in recovery

Answer

Allocating services based on ability to pay