CRC Domain 1: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice Welcome to your CRC Domain 1: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 1. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice Which principle in the CRC Code of Professional Ethics focuses primarily on respect for the dignity and rights of all individuals? Autonomy Beneficence Justice Fidelity None 2. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice When a rehabilitation counselor is subpoenaed to provide client records in court, what is the FIRST action they should take? Immediately release the records as requested Consult with a supervisor or legal counsel Obtain written consent from the client Delete any sensitive information from the records None 3. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice A rehabilitation counselor is asked to endorse a new drug that is claimed to significantly improve cognitive function in clients with traumatic brain injuries. What ethical consideration is MOST critical in deciding whether to endorse the product? The counselor's financial gain from the endorsement The drug's approval status by health authorities The evidence supporting the drug's efficacy The potential demand for the drug among clients None 4. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice In the context of rehabilitation counseling, the concept of 'dual relationships' is considered unethical primarily because it can: lead to conflicts of interest. increase the counselor's professional network. facilitate more rapid achievement of client goals. provide additional support to the client outside of sessions. None 5. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice If a rehabilitation counselor discovers that a colleague has been engaging in fraudulent billing practices, what is the MOST appropriate initial action? Confront the colleague directly Report the behavior to a supervisor or the appropriate authorities Discuss the matter with other colleagues to gather their opinions Ignore the behavior unless it directly affects their own clients None 6. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice Which of the following best describes the role of informed consent in the rehabilitation counseling process? It is a one-time process completed at the start of the counseling relationship. It is an ongoing process that requires regular updates and communication. It is only necessary for interventions that involve physical risk. It is primarily the responsibility of the client to request and understand. None 7. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice When a counselor is dealing with a client who has limited English proficiency, ethical practice MOST likely requires: Using online translation tools to facilitate communication Providing services in English only, unless a translator is requested Obtaining the services of a qualified interpreter Encouraging the client to bring a family member to interpret None 8. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice In a situation where a client's decision conflicts with a counselor's personal values, the counselor should: Attempt to persuade the client to reconsider their decision Refer the client to another professional Prioritize their professional role and respect the client's autonomy Seek advice from peers on how to handle the situation None 9. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice A rehabilitation counselor notices a significant increase in their client's depressive symptoms following a job rejection. Ethically, the counselor should: Advise the client to accept the situation and move on Explore the client's feelings and coping strategies Suggest changing the focus away from employment Recommend taking a break from job searching None 10. CRC: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice In the context of cultural competence, when a counselor does not understand a client's cultural background, the BEST approach is to: Make assumptions based on general knowledge of similar cultures Avoid discussing cultural issues to prevent offense Seek information and training to better understand the client's culture Ask the client to educate the counselor about their culture None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
