Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
7 cards from real LPCC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A counselor who suspects a child client is being neglected but is uncertain should:
Answer: Report the suspected neglect because the reporting standard is 'reasonable suspicion,' not certainty
Mandatory reporting laws use a 'reasonable suspicion' standard, meaning counselors must report when they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect, not proof.
Which of the following BEST represents proper hand hygiene in a clinical counseling environment?
Answer: Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using alcohol-based hand rub between client contacts
CDC guidelines recommend 20-second hand washing or alcohol-based hand rub between client contacts as the primary method of preventing pathogen transmission.
A counselor is treating a client who has made credible threats against a family member. After warning the potential victim and notifying law enforcement, the counselor's documentation should:
Answer: Thoroughly record the threat assessment process, clinical reasoning, actions taken, and all notifications made
Thorough documentation of the threat assessment, decision-making process, and all protective actions demonstrates clinical competence and protects the counselor legally.
In a group counseling setting, which infection control practice is MOST important for the facilitating LPCC to implement?
Answer: Ensuring adequate ventilation, providing hand sanitizer, and encouraging members to stay home when ill
Practical group infection control includes ventilation, hand hygiene access, and policies that discourage attendance when ill, reducing transmission risk.
When a client in a residential treatment program is placed in seclusion, which ethical and safety standard is of PRIMARY concern?
Answer: Monitoring the client continuously and documenting the justification, duration, and client condition
Seclusion requires ongoing monitoring, clear clinical justification, and thorough documentation to protect client rights and meet regulatory standards.
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to reduce counselor vicarious trauma, which can compromise professional judgment and client safety?
Answer: Engaging in regular clinical supervision, self-care practices, and peer consultation
Regular supervision, self-care, and peer consultation are evidence-based strategies for managing vicarious trauma and maintaining clinical effectiveness and safety.
A counselor learns that a former client (therapy ended 8 months ago) has been telling others that the counselor is a 'miracle worker' and is sending new clients to them. This situation raises a safety concern related to:
Answer: Potential boundary violations and exploitation through the influence of the therapeutic relationship
The influence of the therapeutic relationship can persist after termination; referrals driven by former clients may reflect transference and raise exploitation and boundary concerns.