LPCC Safety and Infection Control 5

Question 1

A counselor who suspects a child client is being neglected but is uncertain should:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected neglect because the reporting standard is 'reasonable suspicion,' not certainty

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Wait until they have definitive proof before filing a report

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Discuss the concern with the parents to gather more information first

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Consult only with the child to determine if abuse is occurring

Question 2

Which of the following BEST represents proper hand hygiene in a clinical counseling environment?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using alcohol-based hand rub between client contacts

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Using hand sanitizer only when hands are visibly soiled

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Wearing gloves throughout the workday to eliminate the need for hand washing

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Washing hands only before and after lunch breaks

Question 3

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:

Accepted Answer

Thoroughly record the threat assessment process, clinical reasoning, actions taken, and all notifications made

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Be minimal to avoid creating a legal paper trail

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Note only that 'confidentiality was broken for safety reasons'

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Be completed only after consulting with an attorney

Question 4

In a group counseling setting, which infection control practice is MOST important for the facilitating LPCC to implement?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring adequate ventilation, providing hand sanitizer, and encouraging members to stay home when ill

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Screening each group member for communicable diseases before every session

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Requiring group members to wear masks throughout all sessions

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Limiting group size to no more than three participants

Question 5

When a client in a residential treatment program is placed in seclusion, which ethical and safety standard is of PRIMARY concern?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the client continuously and documenting the justification, duration, and client condition

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Ensuring the room is aesthetically comfortable

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Restricting all communication between the client and their family

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Applying physical restraints as a precautionary measure

Question 6

Which of the following is the MOST effective way to reduce counselor vicarious trauma, which can compromise professional judgment and client safety?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in regular clinical supervision, self-care practices, and peer consultation

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Limiting client caseloads exclusively to non-trauma populations

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Avoiding discussion of trauma content during sessions

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Transferring all trauma clients to specialized practitioners

Question 7

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:

Accepted Answer

Potential boundary violations and exploitation through the influence of the therapeutic relationship

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Fee-splitting regulations

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Advertising ethics violations

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Scope of practice limitations