LPC Ethical and Legal Standards 2

Question 1

A counselor discovers their client is having a romantic relationship with another mental health provider who is currently treating them. The counselor's primary obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the client's wellbeing and discuss available options

Answer

The counselor's primary obligation is to the client's wellbeing — exploring the situation, providing psychoeducation about boundary violations, and supporting the client in deciding next steps.

Question 2

The ACA Code of Ethics addresses counselors' use of social media and technology by emphasizing the need to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain professional boundaries in digital spaces

Answer

The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to maintain professional boundaries in digital and social media spaces to protect client confidentiality and the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3

Informed consent in counseling must typically cover all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The specific diagnosis the counselor suspects

Answer

Counselors are not ethically required to disclose a suspected diagnosis prior to formal assessment; informed consent focuses on the nature of services, not tentative diagnoses.

Question 4

A minor's parents are divorcing and both request their child's counseling records. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Provide records only to the custodial parent unless court documents specify otherwise

Answer

Unless a court order specifies otherwise, the custodial parent holds the authority to consent to treatment and access records for a minor child.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of fidelity in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Being faithful and keeping commitments and promises

Answer

Fidelity refers to the counselor's obligation to be trustworthy, faithful to commitments, and honest with clients.

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor Practice Test

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LPC Ethical and Legal Standards 2