BCP BCP Confidentiality and Informed Consent Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A psychometrist receives a subpoena requesting a client's raw test data. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supervising psychologist to determine the appropriate response

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Release the data immediately to comply with the subpoena

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Destroy the test data to protect client confidentiality

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Send the data directly to the client's attorney

Question 2

When obtaining informed consent for testing a minor, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Consent must be obtained from the parent or legal guardian

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Only the minor's verbal agreement is needed

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Minors over age 12 can consent independently in all states

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Informed consent is not required for minors

Question 3

A psychometrist accidentally leaves a client's test protocol visible on a desk where another client can see it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An incidental breach of confidentiality

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A intentional disclosure

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A mandated reporting situation

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An appropriate clinical practice

Question 4

Which element is NOT typically required in informed consent for psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

A guarantee of specific test outcomes

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The purpose of the assessment

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The limits of confidentiality

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The client's right to withdraw from testing

Question 5

Under what circumstance may a psychometrist share confidential test information without the client's written authorization?

Accepted Answer

When there is a credible threat of imminent harm to an identifiable person

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When a colleague expresses curiosity about the case

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When the client's family requests the information

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When the psychometrist wants to discuss the case at a conference

Question 6

A client requests that their psychological test results be sent to a new provider. What must the psychometrist ensure before releasing the records?

Accepted Answer

That a signed release of information form specifying the recipient is on file

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That the new provider is a psychologist, not another type of clinician

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That at least 30 days have passed since testing

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That the results are summarized rather than sent in full