RADT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What basic ethical principles assumes that individuals have that individuals have the right to live their lives as long as their actions do not interfere with the welfare of others? - Answer-Autonomy What US Department announced SEP's is an effective strategy to prevent HIV? - Answer-HHS Which is the "connecting issue" among the general principals outlined in TIP 37 Chapter 8 "Ethical Issues"? - Answer-Confidentiality What type of approach does ethics use to deal with normal issues? - Answer-Intellectual Which of the following was "Not" included in the specific information that must be provided on the clients consent to release information? - Answer-The clients primary diagnose and any other co-occurring disorders. What are the specific ethical issues that predominate in the substance abuse and HIV/AIDS treatment field? - Answer-Duty to treat/Duty to warn What is nonmaleficence? - Answer-Do no harm Which of the following steps was "Not" Listed as part of the decision making framework for systematically choosing a course of action when ethical codes do not specify how to act in particular situations? - Answer-Choose a course of action What are three basic principles? - Answer-Nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice. You have a client come in with HIV and is homosexual. The group counseling process is a big part of your program. The group has made numerous negative comments about AIDS and the gay community. Your inflicted about how the group will be fair. What do you do? - Answer-Consult with your supervisor and let them make the choice. Which of the following was "Not" Listed as one of the several important responsibilities counselors are charged with that have to do with promoting client welfare and protecting client rights? - Answer-Respecting client diversity by working in a culturally sensitive manner