NH Counseling Jurisprudence Exam Practice
Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationale
Question 1
which of the following is mandatory for reporting in New Hampshire dentistry?
A. Minor patient complaints.
B. Suspected child abuse, or neglect.
C. Negative online reviews
D. Billing disputes.
Correct Answer
B. suspected child abuse, or neglect.
Dentist are mandated reporters for child abuse, or neglect, and failure to report can
lead to legal and professional consequences
Question 2
when can a New Hampshire dentist share patient information for research purposes?
A. Anytime without restriction.
B. Only with patient consent or IRB approval
C. If it benefits the dental office.
D. Only for marketing.
Correct Answer
B. only with patient consent or IRB approval.
Patient confidentiality is protected, and sharing information for research requires
consent or institutional review to ensure ethical compliance
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,Question 3
A dentist in New Hampshire wants to sell over-the-counter dental products in their
office, which applies?
A. No rules apply
B. Products must be sold according to labeling and consumer protection laws.
C. Prescription products may be sold freely.
D. Only advertising restrictions apply
Correct Answer
B. Products must be sold according to labeling and consumer protection laws.
Sale of dental products must comply with consumer protection laws, ensuring
safety and legality
Question 1: Under RSA 330-A:19, III, how many post-master’s supervised clinical
experience hours are required for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health
Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,000 hours
D. 4,000 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 3,000 hours
Rationale: New Hampshire RSA 330-A:19, III explicitly mandates that an applicant
for LCMHC licensure must complete a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-master's
supervised clinical experience under an approved supervisory agreement.
Question 2: Under RSA 330-A:19, III, what is the maximum number of supervised
clinical hours that a current Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC)
license can substitute toward LCMHC requirements?
A. 500 hours
B. 1,000 hours
C. 1,500 hours
D. 2,000 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 1,500 hours
Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, III permits an applicant holding a current MLADC license
to substitute up to 1,500 hours of qualifying supervised clinical experience toward
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,the 3,000-hour total requirement.
Question 3: According to RSA 330-A:19, III, what is the minimum duration of post-
master’s clinical experience required for LCMHC licensure?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years
Rationale: In addition to completing 3,000 clinical hours, RSA 330-A:19, III stipulates
that the post-master's supervised clinical practice must occur over a minimum time
span of 2 years.
Question 4: What is the minimum required credit-hour total for a qualifying master's
degree program in clinical mental health counseling under RSA 330-A:19 and Mhp
305.01?
A. 36 semester hours
B. 48 semester hours
C. 60 semester hours
D. 72 semester hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 60 semester hours
Rationale: Both RSA 330-A:19, I and Board rule Mhp 305.01 mandate that applicants
must possess a master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling
comprising at least 60 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours).
Question 5: Under RSA 330-A:19, V, a conditional license issued by the Board is valid
for a maximum duration of:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years
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, Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, V establishes that conditional licenses issued to candidates
for mental health practice shall be valid for a period not to exceed 2 years from the
date of issuance.
Question 6: An applicant holding a conditional license in good standing with the
Board may apply for how many renewals of that conditional license?
A. Zero renewals
B. A one-time renewal
C. Up to two renewals
D. Unlimited annual renewals
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A one-time renewal
Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, V provides that conditional licensees in good standing are
eligible to apply for a one-time renewal of their conditional license.
Question 7: According to RSA 330-A:2, IV, a "former client or patient" is defined as a
person who was given psychotherapy within the previous:
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 7 years
Rationale: RSA 330-A:2, IV statutory definitions designate any individual who
received psychotherapeutic services within the past 7 years as a "former client or
patient" for regulatory and boundary enforcement purposes.
Question 8: Under RSA 330-A:3, members of the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice are appointed by:
A. The Commissioner of OPLC
B. The Governor with the approval of the Executive Council
C. The Board President
D. The New Hampshire Psychological Association
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The Governor with the approval of the Executive Council
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Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationale
Question 1
which of the following is mandatory for reporting in New Hampshire dentistry?
A. Minor patient complaints.
B. Suspected child abuse, or neglect.
C. Negative online reviews
D. Billing disputes.
Correct Answer
B. suspected child abuse, or neglect.
Dentist are mandated reporters for child abuse, or neglect, and failure to report can
lead to legal and professional consequences
Question 2
when can a New Hampshire dentist share patient information for research purposes?
A. Anytime without restriction.
B. Only with patient consent or IRB approval
C. If it benefits the dental office.
D. Only for marketing.
Correct Answer
B. only with patient consent or IRB approval.
Patient confidentiality is protected, and sharing information for research requires
consent or institutional review to ensure ethical compliance
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,Question 3
A dentist in New Hampshire wants to sell over-the-counter dental products in their
office, which applies?
A. No rules apply
B. Products must be sold according to labeling and consumer protection laws.
C. Prescription products may be sold freely.
D. Only advertising restrictions apply
Correct Answer
B. Products must be sold according to labeling and consumer protection laws.
Sale of dental products must comply with consumer protection laws, ensuring
safety and legality
Question 1: Under RSA 330-A:19, III, how many post-master’s supervised clinical
experience hours are required for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health
Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,000 hours
D. 4,000 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 3,000 hours
Rationale: New Hampshire RSA 330-A:19, III explicitly mandates that an applicant
for LCMHC licensure must complete a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-master's
supervised clinical experience under an approved supervisory agreement.
Question 2: Under RSA 330-A:19, III, what is the maximum number of supervised
clinical hours that a current Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC)
license can substitute toward LCMHC requirements?
A. 500 hours
B. 1,000 hours
C. 1,500 hours
D. 2,000 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 1,500 hours
Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, III permits an applicant holding a current MLADC license
to substitute up to 1,500 hours of qualifying supervised clinical experience toward
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,the 3,000-hour total requirement.
Question 3: According to RSA 330-A:19, III, what is the minimum duration of post-
master’s clinical experience required for LCMHC licensure?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years
Rationale: In addition to completing 3,000 clinical hours, RSA 330-A:19, III stipulates
that the post-master's supervised clinical practice must occur over a minimum time
span of 2 years.
Question 4: What is the minimum required credit-hour total for a qualifying master's
degree program in clinical mental health counseling under RSA 330-A:19 and Mhp
305.01?
A. 36 semester hours
B. 48 semester hours
C. 60 semester hours
D. 72 semester hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 60 semester hours
Rationale: Both RSA 330-A:19, I and Board rule Mhp 305.01 mandate that applicants
must possess a master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling
comprising at least 60 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours).
Question 5: Under RSA 330-A:19, V, a conditional license issued by the Board is valid
for a maximum duration of:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years
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, Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, V establishes that conditional licenses issued to candidates
for mental health practice shall be valid for a period not to exceed 2 years from the
date of issuance.
Question 6: An applicant holding a conditional license in good standing with the
Board may apply for how many renewals of that conditional license?
A. Zero renewals
B. A one-time renewal
C. Up to two renewals
D. Unlimited annual renewals
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A one-time renewal
Rationale: RSA 330-A:19, V provides that conditional licensees in good standing are
eligible to apply for a one-time renewal of their conditional license.
Question 7: According to RSA 330-A:2, IV, a "former client or patient" is defined as a
person who was given psychotherapy within the previous:
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 7 years
Rationale: RSA 330-A:2, IV statutory definitions designate any individual who
received psychotherapeutic services within the past 7 years as a "former client or
patient" for regulatory and boundary enforcement purposes.
Question 8: Under RSA 330-A:3, members of the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice are appointed by:
A. The Commissioner of OPLC
B. The Governor with the approval of the Executive Council
C. The Board President
D. The New Hampshire Psychological Association
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The Governor with the approval of the Executive Council
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