NBCC Professional Orientation, Ethics & Legal Issues 2

Question 1

A counselor discovers that a client is in a romantic relationship with another current client. What is the most ethically appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Consult with a supervisor or colleague about the situation

Answer

Consulting with a supervisor or colleague helps the counselor navigate the dual-client conflict ethically before taking action.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a 'covered entity' in mental health counseling primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare providers who transmit health information electronically

Answer

HIPAA defines covered entities as healthcare providers who transmit any health information in electronic form in connection with standard transactions.

Question 3

The ACA Code of Ethics standard on 'informed consent' requires that clients be informed of all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

All details of the counselor's personal life

Answer

Informed consent covers professional information and counseling parameters, not personal details of the counselor's private life.

Question 4

A counselor who works with a client and later begins a social media friendship with that same client without clinical justification is most likely violating which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Boundary maintenance

Answer

Forming social media connections with clients blurs professional boundaries and can harm the therapeutic relationship.

Question 5

When a counselor suspects a colleague is impaired due to substance use, the ACA Code of Ethics recommends the counselor should first:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to address the issue informally with the colleague when possible

Answer

The ACA Code of Ethics suggests addressing impairment informally with the colleague first before escalating to formal reporting.

(NBCC) National Board for Certified Counselors Practice Test

(NBCC) National Board for Certified Counselors Practice Test

NBCC Professional Orientation, Ethics & Legal Issues 2