LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Which action is an example of practicing cultural humility in substance use counseling?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging personal biases and continuously learning from clients about their cultural context

Answer

Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection, openness, and learning that goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge about specific cultures.

Question 2

A client discloses active suicidal ideation with a plan and means. The counselor's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment and implement a safety plan, escalating to crisis services if necessary

Answer

A structured risk assessment determines the level of imminent danger and guides the appropriate intervention, from safety planning to emergency hospitalization.

Question 3

Supervision for LCDCs primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Enhance clinical skills, ensure quality of care, and provide professional support and accountability

Answer

Clinical supervision is a core professional development mechanism that improves counselor competence, prevents burnout, and protects clients.

Question 4

Which practice violates the ethical standard of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Beginning therapy without explaining the nature of treatment, confidentiality limits, and client rights

Answer

Informed consent requires that clients understand what they are agreeing to before treatment begins; proceeding without this explanation is an ethical violation.

Question 5

The LCDC scope of practice typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Prescribing medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Answer

Prescribing medications, including MAT, is outside the scope of practice for LCDCs and requires a licensed prescriber such as a physician or advanced practice nurse.

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Practice Test

LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3