NCAC Domain 5: Professional practices Welcome to your NCAC Domain 5: Professional practices 1. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What is the primary purpose of continuing education for addiction counselors? To fulfill licensing requirements To maintain competence in the field To increase earning potential To network with other professionals None 2. NCAC 1: Professional Practices How should an addiction counselor handle a scenario where a client's values conflict with their own? The counselor should refer the client to another professional The counselor should attempt to change the client's values The counselor should terminate the counseling relationship The counselor should set aside their own values to support the client's well-being None 3. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What is an addiction counselor's ethical obligation when they suspect a colleague of unethical behavior? Ignore the behavior unless it affects their own clients Report the behavior to the appropriate authorities Discuss their suspicions with the colleague in question Share their concerns with other colleagues to gather opinions None 4. NCAC 1: Professional Practices When an addiction counselor is transitioning a client to another treatment provider, what is the most important consideration? The convenience of the counselor The financial implications for the practice Ensuring a smooth and ethical transition for the client The reputation of the new treatment provider None 5. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What is the ethical course of action if an addiction counselor realizes they lack the expertise to effectively treat a client's specific issue? Attempt to treat the client to the best of their ability Refer the client to a more qualified professional Undertake immediate training to address the gap in expertise Advise the client to seek additional support elsewhere None 6. NCAC 1: Professional Practices An addiction counselor is asked to testify in court about a client's progress in treatment. What should the counselor prioritize in their testimony? The counselor's personal opinions about the client Objective facts and observations from the treatment Information that would present the client in a positive light Details that could lead to further legal consequences for the client None 7. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What should an addiction counselor do if they experience emotional issues that could impair their ability to provide effective counseling? Continue treating clients while seeking personal therapy Take a leave of absence until they are fit to return to work Discuss their issues with clients to build rapport Increase their workload to distract themselves from personal issues None 8. NCAC 1: Professional Practices How should an addiction counselor approach the use of technology in client communication to maintain ethical standards? Use any available technology to make communication more convenient Ensure that all technological communication complies with confidentiality and privacy regulations Avoid using technology for communication, relying solely on in-person interactions Use technology only when the client initiates it None 9. NCAC 1: Professional Practices When an addiction counselor is aware of a breach of ethics within their organization, what is the most appropriate first step? Document the breach in detail Report the breach to a supervisor or ethical committee Discuss the issue with the colleague involved Ignore the breach unless it directly affects their clients None 10. NCAC 1: Professional Practices In which of the following scenarios is it ethically justifiable for an addiction counselor to breach client confidentiality? When the information is shared in a professional supervision context When discussing the case with a family member to gain more insight When the client reveals information about a past crime When required by law, such as in cases of imminent risk to safety None 11. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What is an addiction counselor's ethical responsibility regarding their own cultural competence? To avoid discussing cultural issues with clients To become fully knowledgeable in all cultures To be aware of their own cultural biases and how these might affect treatment To only treat clients from their own cultural background None 12. NCAC 1: Professional Practices When handling a situation where a client has disclosed information about a planned crime, what is the primary ethical consideration for an addiction counselor? Confidentiality Non-maleficence Duty to warn Autonomy None 13. NCAC 1: Professional Practices In addiction counseling, when is it considered ethically permissible to breach client confidentiality without their consent? When the client is a minor When the client poses a danger to themselves or others When discussing the case with a colleague for advice When the client has not paid for services None 14. NCAC 1: Professional Practices Which of the following best describes the principle of non-maleficence in addiction counseling? Enhancing the well-being of clients Avoiding actions that cause harm to clients Ensuring the counselor's actions are in the client's best interests Maintaining the counselor's competence through ongoing education None 15. NCAC 1: Professional Practices An addiction counselor discovers that a colleague is providing services while impaired. What is the counselor's ethical obligation in this scenario? Ignore the situation unless it directly affects their clients Report the colleague to the appropriate authorities immediately Confront the colleague and offer help Discuss the situation with another colleague to seek advice None 16. NCAC 1: Professional Practices When a counselor receives a subpoena for client records, what is the first step they should take? Comply immediately and provide the records Contact the client to obtain consent Consult with a legal professional Destroy the records to protect confidentiality None 17. NCAC 1: Professional Practices What is the primary ethical concern when a counselor considers entering a dual relationship with a client? The potential for exploitation or harm The likelihood of improved therapeutic outcomes The convenience for the client and counselor The possibility of financial gain for the counselor None 18. NCAC 1: Professional Practices In what scenario is it appropriate for an addiction counselor to terminate services with a client? When the client is no longer benefiting from treatment When the client fails to pay for services When the counselor feels personally challenged by the client's issues When the client does not agree with the counselor's personal beliefs None 19. NCAC 1: Professional Practices An addiction counselor is offered a gift by a client as a token of appreciation. What is the most appropriate response? Accept the gift to avoid offending the client Politely decline the gift to maintain professional boundaries Accept the gift and donate it to charity Report the client to the ethics board None 20. NCAC 1: Professional Practices Which of the following is a key component of informed consent in the context of addiction counseling? The counselor's qualifications and experience The client's diagnosis and prognosis The potential risks and benefits of the proposed treatment The cost of treatment and payment policies None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
