Naadac Core Exam Test 2026 Questions And Answers Graded

NAADAC CORE EXAM TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Ethics = - ✔✔- standards that govern the conduct of the person.
- "human reflecting self-consciously on the act of being a moral being."

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions (17): - ✔✔1. Autonomy. 2. Obedience. 3.
conscientious refusal. 4. beneficience. 5. gratitude. 6. competence. 7. Justice. 8.
Stewardship. 9. Honesty and candor. 10. Fidelity. 11. Loyalty. 12. Diligence. 13.
Discretion. 14. Self-improvement. 15. Non-malfeasance. 16. Restitution. 17. Self-
interest.

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: AUTONOMY = - ✔✔To allow others the
freedom to choose their own destiny

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: OBEDIENCE: - ✔✔The responsibility to
observe and obey legal and ethical directives

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: CONSCIENTIOUS REFUSAL - ✔✔The
responsibility to refuse to carry out directives that are illegal and/or unethical

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: BENEFICENCE: - ✔✔To help others

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: GRATITUDE: - ✔✔To pass along the
good that we receive to others

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: COMPETENCE: - ✔✔To possess the
necessary skills and knowledge to treat the clientele in a chosen discipline and to
remain current with the treatment modalities, theories and techniques.

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: JUSTICE - ✔✔Fair and equal treatment,
to treat others in a just manner.

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: STEWARDSHIP - ✔✔To use available
resources in a judicious and conscientious manner, to give back.

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: HONESTY AND CANDOR - ✔✔Tell the
truth in all dealing with clients, colleagues, business associates and the community

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: FIDELITY - ✔✔To be true to your word,
keeping promises and commitments

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: LOYALTY - ✔✔The responsibility to not
abandon those with whom you work.

,✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: DILIGENCE: - ✔✔To work hard in the
chosen profession, to be mindful, careful and thorough in the services delivered

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: DISCRETION: - ✔✔Use of good
judgement, honoring confidentiality and the privacy of others

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: SELF-IMPROVEMENT: - ✔✔To work on
professional and personal growth to be the best you can be

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: NON-MALFEASANCE - ✔✔Do no harm
to the interests of the client

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: RESTITUTION - ✔✔When necessary,
make amends to those who have been harmed or injured

✔✔Considerations in making ethical decisions: SELF-INTEREST: - ✔✔To protect
yourself and your personal interests

✔✔I. Counseling relationship - ✔✔= safeguarding integrity of counseling relationship to
ensure services that are most beneficial by providing services or referral.
- specific legal obligations may supersede loyalty to clients.

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE: #
1 of 4: LIFE IMPROVEMENT: - ✔✔= professional supports actions that assist client in
better quality of life, greater freedom & independence

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE:
#2 of 4: CLIENT AUTONOMY: - ✔✔= professional support clients in doing what they
can for themselves. Will not insist on pursuing goals w/o incorporating what clients
perceives as good, necessary

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE:
#3 of 4: PERSONALIZED TX: - ✔✔= Prof will take action to relieve the unique suffering,
and actions will be uniquely suited to the individual, not by universal prescription

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard 1: CLIENT WELFARE:
#4 of 4: Equal service regardless of pay: - ✔✔= Services will be provided equally
regardless of clients paying reduced fee, full fee or waived fees.

, ✔✔I. Counseling relationship: 5 STANDARDS = - ✔✔1. CLIENT WELFARE
2. CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION
3. DUAL RELATIONSHIPS
4. GROUP STANDARDS
5. PREVENTING HARM

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION = - ✔✔- Client has fundamental human
right to self-determination & making decisions in their own best interest
- Counselor must provide clear information about probable effectiveness & costs of care
to allow informed decision.
- Must be specially mindful in "fiduciary" relationships where special trust is given the
pro due to client's inability to judge competence.

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION:
#1 of 11: Complete disclosure - ✔✔Pro must provide complete, accurate info re: extent
of relationship, including Code of Ethics, & documentation re: professional loyalties &
responsibilitoies

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION:
#2 of 11: info re: TX effectiveness - ✔✔Pro must provide accurate info on efficacy of TX,
and referral options available

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION:
#3 of 11: termination of service - ✔✔Pro will terminate services when no longer required
or in client's best interest

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION:
#4 of 11: avoid abandonment - ✔✔- Pro will take reasonable steps to avoid abandoning
clients who need services.
- Referrals will be made after considering how to minimize adverse effects.

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION:
#5 of 11: When services are not effective for specific client.... - ✔✔- There may be
clients with whom pro cannot work effectively.
- In such cases, make arrangements for consultation, co-therapy, or referral.

✔✔I. Counseling relationship:
Standard #2: CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION: