Clinical Procedures and Protocols Flashcards
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A counselor is using motivational interviewing (MI). Which technique best reflects the 'rolling with resistance' principle?
Answer: Reflecting the client's ambivalence without judgment
Rolling with resistance means reflecting the client's ambivalence non-confrontationally rather than pushing for change.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a safety plan in clinical practice?
Answer: To provide the client with personalized coping strategies and crisis resources for high-risk moments
A safety plan equips the client with individualized warning signs, coping steps, support contacts, and crisis resources for use during suicidal crises.
In CBT protocol, what is the primary purpose of a thought record?
Answer: To help clients identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts
Thought records help clients recognize automatic thoughts, evaluate their accuracy, and develop balanced alternative perspectives.
A client with PTSD is beginning Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. Which component is introduced first in standard PE protocol?
Answer: Psychoeducation about PTSD and treatment rationale
PE begins with psychoeducation about PTSD symptoms and a clear treatment rationale before any exposure exercises are introduced.
Which standard is used to evaluate whether a counselor's conduct meets professional expectations in a malpractice claim?
Answer: The standard of care established by what a reasonable, similarly trained professional would do
Malpractice is determined by whether the counselor's actions deviated from what a reasonably competent professional in the same field would have done.
A counselor is conducting a structured suicide risk assessment. Which validated tool is specifically designed for this purpose?
Answer: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
The C-SSRS is a validated, widely used instrument that assesses suicidal ideation and behavior across multiple dimensions of severity.
Which documentation practice best supports continuity of care when a client transfers to another provider?
Answer: Providing a comprehensive clinical summary with diagnosis, treatment history, and current functioning
A thorough clinical summary ensures the receiving provider has the context needed to continue effective, informed care.