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1.8 Confidentiality
X Dual Relationships
Autonomy
Fidelity
X Confidentiality
Nonmaleficence
You did not select the correct response. Let’s take a moment to refer back to the Code of Ethics
and try again.
1.12 What might you do if you were Susan, refer Jack to another
counselor or continue counseling Jack?
You did not select the correct response. Please refer back to the ACA Code of Ethics.
1.15 1. A counselor may share about their clients with their family?
True
X False
That's right! You selected the correct response, a counselor should not share information about
their client.
You did not select the correct response. Please go back and review the ACA Code of Ethics
section on confidentiality, and try again.
Correct Choice
X True
False
You did not select the correct response, please review the ACA Code of Ethics, on
sexual/romantic relationships.
Correct Choice
X False
True
You did not select the correct response. This can be tricky, sometimes a dual relationship will
not effect the counseling relationship. You should apply the ethical decision making model and
speak to your supervisor to determine the best action to take.
Correct Choice
X True
False
You did not select the correct response. A counselor may never harm a client. Please review the
ACA Code of Ethics.
X True
False
You did not select the correct response. Self-reflection should be a practice throughout a
counselor’s career.
1.24 Beth, a counselor, has a new client intake today, the client is her next
door neighbor.
X Yes
No
That's right! You selected the correct response. This requires the ethical decision making model
to determine the outcome. Things to consider are is this a rural community with minimal
counselors?; Are Beth and the potential client friends?
X No, this does not require the ethical decision making model.
That's right! You selected the correct response. This does not require the ethical decision
making model, as this is one of the few ACA Code of Ethics firm rules. The counselor must
decline, talk about this with the client to determine if they can continue to work together or if a
referral must be made, and the counselor must bring this to her supervisor’s attention as well as
accurately document the incident.
You did not select the correct response. A counselor may never engage in a romantic or sexual
relationship with a client, this is clearly stated in the ACA Code of Ethics, thus this does not
require an ethical decision making model.
1.26 Billy, age 7 is a client of yours, you noticed a bruise on his arm, and
when you asked about the bruise he said he fell off the monkey bars.
No, this does not require the ethical decision making model.
That's right! You selected the correct response. This is a tricky one, surely it is not out of the
norm for a 7 year old child to get a bruise from playing. However a counselor is a mandated
reporter for abuse and neglect, thus the ethical decision making model must be applied.
No, this situation does not require the ethical decision making model.
That's right! You selected the correct response, the ethical decision making model should be
applied for this situation. While counselors must protect client confidentiality and thus not share
private client information with others (except noted by the limits of confidentiality) there could
have been an emergency with the client. Better to be safe than sorry and go through the 7 steps
to determine the best outcome.
1.30 For this quiz you will place each action in the correct order of the ACA
Ethical Decision Making Model
ACA Code consider the risks and benefits of accepting as clients those with whom they have had
a previous relationship.
Consider nonmaleficence.
Accept Ms. Smith as a client or refer to another counselor; Discuss this situation with Ms. Smith,
to see what she thinks about staying on as a client or being referred.
Accepting Ms. Smith, pro- no contact in over 20 years, con- knew each other; Referring Ms.
Smith, pro- the other counselor has no relationship with Ms. Smith, con- the referral may not be
necessary due to the length of not seeing each other.
Choice is made to keep Ms. Smith as a client as no harm or other ethical issues would arise.
1.34 Bob is seeing a new counselor Sam, and they both attend the same
church and fitness center.
Boundary issue.
Dual relationship.
That's right! You selected the correct response. If you are thinking that this could be both a
boundary issue as well as a dual relationship, and that you need additional information to make
determination you are correct. Just because they attend the same fitness center and church it is
not clear if they know each other, thus this will have to be explored more.
Boundary issue.
Dual relationship.
That's right! You selected the correct response. Yes, this is a dual relationship that should be
avoided so that there are no boundary issues.
You did not select the correct response. Please refer back to the definition of dual relationships
and try again.
X Boundary issue.
Dual relationships.
That's right! You selected the correct response. Yes, this is a boundary issue for sure! The
counselor needs to address this in session with Sam, explaining why they cannot be social media
friends, reminding Sam about the boundaries established for the therapeutic relationship.
You did not select the correct response. Please refer to the definition of boundary issues and try
again.
Correct Choice
X Boundary issue.
Dual relationship.
That's right! You selected the correct response. You are correct this is a boundary issue that will
need to be explored in session to determine if it is best to make a referral to another counselor.
Although Sam does not have children in high school his girlfriend does and she may talk about
the principal when they are together, and she may even ask Sam for his input.
Yes
X No
That's right! You selected the correct response. Sarah should not write the letter of
recommendation as that will breach
Confidentiality. Sarah should explain to Claudia why this decision was made and then explore
with Claudia teachers and other school staff who could write the recommendation.
You did not select the correct response. Please refer to the ACA Code of Ethics Boundaries and
Dual Relationship section.
Yes
No
That's right! You selected the correct response. The ethical decision making model should be
applied here. Sarah must consider what is in Claudia’s best interest. Sarah could attend the
ceremony sitting away from Claudia’s family and friends, never making contact with her while
being able to celebrate Claudia’s achievements.
You did not select the correct response. Please refer to the ACA Code of Ethics and try again.
Yes
X No
That's right! You selected the correct response. Sarah should decline the invite to the party,
explaining to Sarah that someone might ask her how she knows Claudia.
1.50 In the work you currently do, how likely are you to apply the ethical
decision making model for a romantic/sexual relationship concern you
have with a client? What about with a coworker, is the ethical decision
making model applicable?
1.52 Question 1
X Yes
No
You did not select the correct response, let’s try again.
1.53 Question 2
Yes
X No
You did not select the correct response. Please review the section on sexual/romantic
relationships and try again.
1.54 Question 3
Yes
X No
You did not select the correct response. Let’s try again.
1.55 Question 4
Yes
X No
You did not select the correct response. Let’s try again, you may want to review the ACA Code of
Ethics.
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1.60 Response
1.62 Response
1.64 Response
1.67 Even though the son is not the POA, can you provide information on
his father’s death to him?
Yes
X No
X Yes
No
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