#1
Which of the following best defines confidentiality in mental health practice?
Sharing client information with family members if deemed necessary
Ensuring that client information is only disclosed to authorized individuals for appropriate purposes
Sharing client information with colleagues to discuss cases
Using client information for research without consent
#2
What is the primary ethical principle underlying informed consent?
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
#3
What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule in mental health practice?
To protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information
To allow mental health professionals to freely share client information
To limit access to mental health services
To require mandatory reporting of mental health conditions
#4
What is the term used to describe the process of disclosing potential risks and benefits of treatment to clients?
Informed consent
Therapeutic privilege
Assessment disclosure
Confidentiality waiver
#5
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness in mental health practice?
Fidelity
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
#6
What is the term used to describe the process of evaluating a client's decision-making capacity?
Mandatory reporting
Assessment of competence
Informed consent
Voluntary admission
#7
Which of the following is a legal requirement for mental health professionals regarding duty to warn?
Mandatory reporting of all client actions
Informing the client about potential risks
Disclosing confidential information to prevent harm
Warning identifiable victims of foreseeable danger
#8
Under what circumstances might a mental health professional breach confidentiality?
To share interesting cases with colleagues
To prevent serious harm to the client or others
To gather data for research purposes
To maintain professional reputation
#9
What is the role of the Tarasoff ruling in mental health practice?
It mandates disclosure of confidential information to prevent harm to others
It limits the confidentiality rights of clients
It establishes guidelines for conducting psychological evaluations
It defines the scope of informed consent
#10
Which of the following is considered an ethical violation in mental health practice?
Using evidence-based treatments
Dual relationships with clients
Maintaining client confidentiality
Seeking supervision for complex cases
#11
What is the primary ethical consideration when deciding whether to breach client confidentiality?
Minimizing legal liability
Respecting client autonomy
Avoiding harm to self
Maintaining professional reputation
#12
What does the concept of cultural competence entail in mental health practice?
Ability to provide therapy without considering cultural backgrounds
Respecting and understanding cultural differences in therapy
Avoiding clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Imposing one's cultural beliefs on clients
#13
Which legal doctrine may exempt mental health professionals from liability for breaching confidentiality in cases of imminent danger?
Doctrine of informed consent
Doctrine of professional ethics
Doctrine of necessity
Doctrine of confidentiality
#14
What does the principle of beneficence entail in mental health practice?
Avoiding harm and maximizing benefits for clients
Ensuring equality and fairness in treatment
Respecting clients' autonomy and choices
Maintaining confidentiality at all costs
#15
Which legal standard determines whether a mental health professional has provided care consistent with professional standards?
Reasonable person standard
Expert witness standard
Professional conduct standard
Client satisfaction standard