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

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Report the provider to law enforcement immediately

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Terminate the counseling relationship

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Refer the client to a different therapist without discussion

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

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Avoid all online presence

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Friend clients on social media to stay connected

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Use encryption only for text messages

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The specific diagnosis the counselor suspects

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Limits of confidentiality

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Counselor's credentials and training

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Fees and cancellation policies

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

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Provide records to both parents equally

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Refuse to release records until the divorce is finalized

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Seek legal counsel before making any decision

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Being faithful and keeping commitments and promises

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Doing good for the client

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Avoiding harm to the client

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Treating all clients fairly

Question 6

A counselor is subpoenaed to provide client records in a civil lawsuit. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and seek to obtain a protective order or client waiver

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Immediately release all records to comply with the subpoena

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Destroy records to protect client privacy

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Ignore the subpoena as therapy is protected