CPCE Domain 1: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice Welcome to your CPCE Domain 1: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice 1. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice In the context of counseling ethics, which principle prioritizes the counselor's obligation to respect the client's autonomy and promote self-determination? A. Beneficence B. Nonmaleficence C. Autonomy D. Justice None 2. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice A counselor discovers that their new client is a close friend of their sibling. What is the MOST ethical initial step according to the ACA Code of Ethics? A. Proceed with counseling, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality. B. Terminate the counseling relationship immediately to avoid dual relationships. C. Discuss the potential conflict of interest and explore options with the client. D. Transfer the client to another counselor without discussion to avoid conflict. None 3. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of "beneficence" in counseling? A. Avoiding causing harm to clients B. Treating clients fairly and equally C. Actively contributing to the well-being of clients D. Respecting clients' rights to make decisions for themselves None 4. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice When a counselor is subpoenaed to provide client records, what is the FIRST action they should take? A. Immediately comply and provide all requested documents. B. Contact the client to inform them about the subpoena. C. Seek consultation from a legal professional or ethics board. D. Destroy any potentially incriminating client records. None 5. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice In counseling, the principle of "nonmaleficence" is primarily concerned with: A. Ensuring fairness and justice in treatment. B. Respecting the client's rights and dignity. C. Avoiding harm to the client. D. Promoting the client's autonomy. None 6. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The ethical guideline for "dual relationships" in counseling primarily aims to: A. Encourage counselors to build friendships with clients to enhance trust. B. Prevent situations that could potentially harm the client or impair professional judgment. C. Facilitate bartering arrangements for services to make counseling more accessible. D. Allow counselors to engage in business ventures with clients under certain conditions. None 7. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice A counselor using a client's information for a case study without obtaining consent is primarily violating the ethical principle of: A. Justice B. Autonomy C. Beneficence D. Fidelity None 8. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice In which scenario is it MOST appropriate for a counselor to break confidentiality? A. When a client discusses past drug use B. When a client is suspected of having an affair C. When a client expresses suicidal thoughts D. When a client refuses to pay for counseling services None 9. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The concept of "informed consent" in counseling includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. Explanation of counseling procedures B. Disclosure of counselor qualifications C. Guarantee of successful treatment outcomes D. Discussion of confidentiality and its limits None 10. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice A counselor's ethical obligation to advocate for clients primarily involves: A. Promoting clients' well-being at a systemic level B. Ensuring that clients receive preferential treatment C. Disclosing confidential information to secure resources D. Encouraging clients to self-advocate regardless of barriers None 11. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The primary purpose of ethical codes in the counseling profession is to: A. Provide a legal defense for counselors in court B. Serve as a guideline for professional conduct and decision-making C. Establish a basis for penalizing counselors with differing approaches D. Dictate the theoretical orientation counselors must adopt None 12. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice When a counselor is faced with an ethical dilemma that is not explicitly addressed by the ACA Code of Ethics, the counselor should FIRST: A. Make a decision based on personal judgment. B. Consult with a colleague or supervisor. C. Refer the client to another professional. D. Seek guidance through legal counsel. None 13. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice A counselor inadvertently receives confidential information about a client from a third party. Ethically, the counselor should: A. Use the information to inform their treatment plan. B. Ignore the information since it was not obtained from the client. C. Inform the client about the information received and decide how to proceed. D. Share the information with colleagues for consultation without the client's consent. None 14. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice In situations where cultural differences between the counselor and client may impact treatment, the counselor's BEST course of action is to: A. Assume that fundamental human experiences are universal. B. Seek supervision or training to address and understand these differences. C. Refer the client to a counselor of the same cultural background. D. Ignore cultural differences to avoid stereotyping. None 15. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The principle of "fidelity" in the counseling profession obligates counselors to: A. Maintain equitable practices among clients. B. Uphold professional promises and agreements. C. Actively work towards improving clients' well-being. D. Prevent any form of harm to the client. None 16. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice When considering the termination of counseling services, ethical practice requires the counselor to: A. Terminate services when the client no longer benefits from counseling. B. Terminate services if the client can no longer pay for counseling. C. Continue services indefinitely to avoid abandonment issues. D. Refer the client to another counselor if a better therapeutic fit is needed. None 17. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The requirement for counselors to pursue continuing education is rooted in the ethical principle of: A. Autonomy. B. Beneficence. C. Nonmaleficence. D. Fidelity. None 18. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice A counselor who practices within their scope of competence is adhering to which ethical principle? A. Justice B. Autonomy C. Nonmaleficence D. Beneficence None 19. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice The use of technology in counseling (e-counseling) requires adherence to ethical standards that specifically address: A. Payment arrangements. B. Confidentiality and security measures. C. The theoretical orientation used. D. Physical office settings. None 20. CPCE: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice When a counselor is faced with an ethical dilemma that is not explicitly addressed by the ACA Code of Ethics, the counselor should FIRST: A. Make a decision based on personal judgment. B. Consult with a colleague or supervisor. C. Refer the client to another professional. D. Seek guidance through legal counsel. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
