LPCC Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A client with a history of self-harm arrives at a community mental health center wearing long sleeves in summer. The counselor's FIRST priority should be to:

Accepted Answer

Ask the client directly about current self-harm urges and assess lethality

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Document the observation and notify supervisor

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Contact the client's emergency contact immediately

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Schedule a follow-up appointment for next week

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'duty to protect' as it relates to LPCC practice?

Accepted Answer

The legal and ethical obligation to warn identifiable third parties when a client poses a credible threat

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The obligation to maintain client confidentiality at all times

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The requirement to report all client disclosures to licensing boards

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The responsibility to ensure clients attend all scheduled sessions

Question 3

When a counselor suspects a client is being abused by a caregiver in a residential facility, the MOST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

File a mandatory report with Adult Protective Services regardless of the client's wishes

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Confront the caregiver directly during the next session

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Discuss confidentiality limits with the client before deciding whether to report

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Wait to gather more evidence before taking action

Question 4

A counselor working in a school setting discovers a student has brought a weapon onto school grounds. After ensuring immediate safety, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Notify school administration and law enforcement per institutional protocol

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Keep the information confidential to maintain therapeutic alliance

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Counsel the student about the dangers of weapons before taking further action

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Contact the student's parents before alerting school officials

Question 5

Standard precautions in a clinical setting require a counselor to treat which of the following as potentially infectious?

Accepted Answer

All blood and body fluids from every client regardless of known diagnosis

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Only blood from clients known to have HIV

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Body fluids only when visible contamination is present

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Secretions from clients with documented infections only

Question 6

A client discloses they have been stockpiling their prescribed medications. Which type of safety assessment is MOST immediately indicated?

Accepted Answer

Suicidal ideation and intent assessment

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Substance abuse screening

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Medication interaction evaluation

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Physical health examination referral

Question 7

When using a Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) with a suicidal client, which element is considered MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Identifying means restriction and removing access to lethal means

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Scheduling the next therapy appointment

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Listing crisis hotline numbers the client can call

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Having the client sign a no-suicide contract