#1
What is the primary purpose of documentation in counseling?
To create paperwork for the sake of bureaucracy
To protect the counselor legally and ethically
To impress clients with professionalism
To keep records for personal use only
#2
Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting a client's right to make their own decisions?
Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
#3
What is the purpose of documenting a client's progress in counseling?
To create unnecessary paperwork
To track changes and improvements
To increase billing hours
To avoid ethical guidelines
#4
Which ethical principle involves the fair and equal treatment of all clients in counseling?
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
#5
Which ethical principle emphasizes the counselor's obligation to do no harm and prevent harm to clients?
Justice
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
#6
In counseling documentation, what is the significance of maintaining client confidentiality?
To make the documentation more interesting
To build trust with the client
To increase paperwork efficiency
To avoid ethical concerns
#7
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of doing good and promoting well-being in counseling?
Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
#8
What is the term for the process of obtaining a client's agreement before disclosing confidential information?
Confidentiality waiver
Informed consent
Professional disclosure statement
Counselor's privilege
#9
In counseling documentation, what does SOAP stand for?
Service, Organization, Assessment, Plan
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Session, Observation, Analysis, Progress
Summary, Overview, Assessment, Progress
#10
In counseling documentation, what is the purpose of progress notes?
To share with colleagues for feedback
To track and assess a client's treatment progress
To satisfy administrative requirements only
To record personal thoughts of the counselor
#11
What is the primary purpose of a release of information form in counseling documentation?
To limit the counselor's liability
To protect the client's privacy
To inform clients about counseling services
To share counseling notes with the public
#12
What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent from a client in counseling?
To limit the counselor's liability
To involve the client in treatment decisions
To share confidential information with third parties
To increase paperwork efficiency
#13
What is the term for providing a client with information about the counseling process, goals, and potential risks or benefits?
Informed consent
Confidentiality waiver
Professional disclosure statement
Client agreement form
#14
Which legal principle states that a counselor has a duty to protect third parties from harm if a client poses a serious threat?
Privilege
Duty to Warn
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
#15
Which legal principle allows clients to keep their communication with a counselor private and protected?
Duty to Warn
Privilege
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
#16
What is the term for the ethical requirement of being honest and truthful in counseling interactions?
Integrity
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Justice
#17
Which legal doctrine protects counselors from being forced to disclose confidential information in court?
Privilege
Duty to Warn
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
#18
In counseling, what does the term 'dual relationships' refer to?
Having multiple clients at the same time
Engaging in more than one relationship with a client
Dual diagnosis of clients
Having dual roles as a counselor and supervisor
#19
Which legal concept allows counselors to withhold information disclosed by a client during counseling sessions?
Confidentiality
Privilege
Informed Consent
Duty to Warn