PTSD Ethical & Legal Considerations Techniques Treatment 3

Question 1

Which legal standard governs involuntary hospitalization of a PTSD client who is acutely suicidal?

Accepted Answer

Parens patriae and police power doctrines

Answer

Involuntary civil commitment is grounded in parens patriae (state as protector of those unable to protect themselves) and police power (protecting public safety).

Question 2

A clinician practicing EMDR with PTSD clients in a state that requires specific licensure for EMDR is practicing without that credential. This constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Scope of practice violation that could result in license suspension

Answer

Practicing outside state-defined scope of practice is an ethical and legal violation subject to disciplinary action by the licensing board.

Question 3

A school counselor identifies PTSD symptoms in a 12-year-old student who reports ongoing abuse at home. The FIRST mandatory action is to:

Accepted Answer

File a report with child protective services immediately

Answer

Mandated reporters are legally required to file a report immediately upon reasonable suspicion of child abuse, regardless of parental consent.

Question 4

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with PTSD. Which of the following would typically qualify as a reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a modified schedule to attend therapy appointments

Answer

A modified schedule enabling therapy attendance is a commonly recognized reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Question 5

A PTSD therapist who specializes in trauma is asked to conduct a forensic evaluation of a client's trauma claims for litigation. The MOST significant ethical concern is:

Accepted Answer

Dual-role conflict that compromises objectivity in both roles

Answer

Serving as both treating therapist and forensic evaluator creates a dual-role conflict that impairs clinical and forensic objectivity.

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

PTSD Ethical & Legal Considerations Techniques Treatment 3