LCDC Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Which action is an example of practicing cultural humility in substance use counseling?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging personal biases and continuously learning from clients about their cultural context

Answer

Completing a single cultural competence training course

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Applying culturally specific treatment protocols uniformly to all clients from that background

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Avoiding cultural topics to prevent discomfort in sessions

Question 2

A client discloses active suicidal ideation with a plan and means. The counselor's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment and implement a safety plan, escalating to crisis services if necessary

Answer

Immediately call 911 without assessing the level of risk

Answer

Document the disclosure and continue the session as planned

Answer

Break confidentiality and contact the client's family without consent

Question 3

Supervision for LCDCs primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Enhance clinical skills, ensure quality of care, and provide professional support and accountability

Answer

Satisfy licensing board hours requirements only

Answer

Replace continuing education

Answer

Monitor counselors for potential misconduct

Question 4

Which practice violates the ethical standard of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Beginning therapy without explaining the nature of treatment, confidentiality limits, and client rights

Answer

Reviewing the consent form verbally before asking the client to sign

Answer

Providing the consent form in the client's preferred language

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Allowing the client to ask questions before signing

Question 5

The LCDC scope of practice typically includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Prescribing medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Answer

Conducting substance use assessments

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Developing individualized treatment plans

Answer

Providing individual and group counseling

Question 6

A client asks a counselor to falsify their treatment records to help them retain custody of their children. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Decline the request, explain the ethical and legal obligations regarding record accuracy, and explore the client's underlying concerns

Answer

Agree to make minor adjustments to help the client

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Report the request to child protective services immediately

Answer

Transfer the client to another counselor who may be more flexible