LPCC Professional Ethics and Standards 3

Question 1

A counselor practicing telehealth must FIRST ensure that:

Accepted Answer

They are licensed in the state where the client is physically located

Answer

Licensure laws are jurisdiction-based; counselors must hold licensure (or an appropriate exemption) in the state where the client is physically present during telehealth sessions.

Question 2

Which ethical principle refers to the counselor's commitment to do good and promote the client's well-being?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle requiring counselors to act in ways that actively promote client welfare and positive outcomes.

Question 3

A counselor suspects a colleague is practicing while impaired by substance use. The MOST ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

First attempt to address the issue with the colleague directly and then pursue reporting if needed

Answer

ACA ethics encourage counselors to first attempt to address colleague impairment directly and, if unresolved, to pursue formal reporting to protect clients.

Question 4

The ethical concept of fidelity in counseling means:

Accepted Answer

Honoring commitments and being trustworthy in the therapeutic relationship

Answer

Fidelity refers to the counselor's obligation to be honest, keep promises, and fulfill commitments made to clients.

Question 5

When providing counseling services in a school setting, a counselor working with a minor must typically obtain informed consent from:

Accepted Answer

A parent or legal guardian, with assent from the minor when appropriate

Answer

Minors generally cannot legally provide informed consent; a parent or guardian must consent while the minor's assent is ethically obtained as well.

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

LPCC Professional Ethics and Standards 3