PTSD Ethics & Professional Standards 3

Question 1

A PTSD clinician working with a first responder realizes they share mutual friends. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A potential dual relationship requiring careful management

Answer

Overlapping social circles constitute a potential dual relationship that requires the clinician to assess the risk of harm and manage boundaries carefully.

Question 2

The concept of 'duty to warn' in PTSD practice most directly obligates the clinician when a client:

Accepted Answer

Makes a specific, credible threat against an identifiable person

Answer

The Tarasoff duty to warn is triggered by specific, credible threats directed at identifiable third parties, not general expressions of anger.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

A client's diagnosis recorded in their treatment file

Answer

A client's diagnosis linked to their identity in a treatment record is PHI and is protected under HIPAA's Privacy Rule.

Question 4

A trauma clinician who personally experienced a traumatic event is working with a PTSD client with a similar history. Ethical practice requires the clinician to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor countertransference and seek supervision if needed

Answer

Clinicians with personal trauma histories must monitor countertransference and use supervision or consultation to ensure the client's needs remain primary.

Question 5

Which ethical standard addresses a clinician's obligation to stay current with research and evolving best practices in PTSD treatment?

Accepted Answer

Lifelong learning and continuing competence

Answer

Ethical codes across professions require clinicians to maintain competence through continuing education and staying current with evidence-based practices.

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

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PTSD Ethics & Professional Standards 3