Law & Ethics Exam Exam LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A TESTANK

Law & Ethics Exam Exam LATEST 2023- 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A TESTANK During the initial session, the client mentions that she has been hospitalized several times for "severe depression". The client becomes tense and guarded when the therapist attempts to explore the hospitalizations, saying that "it's in the past": She also states adamantly that she won't give permission to get those records. The therapist should FIRST: A. Assess her current level of depression. B. Reassure her that the focus will be on the present. C. Acknowledge her right to decide about releasing her records. D. Explore her resistance to sharing her records. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Acknowledge her right to decide about releasing her records. Explanation: main thing is the client's concern - meaning this is the best answer to what is happening in the questions stem. A therapist receives a court order to testify in a hearing for a client accused of child abuse. The therapist should FIRST: A. Assert privilege. B. Contact the client to determine their wishes. C. Consult with a lawyer regarding the matter. D. Review the client's records to determine what needs to be shared. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Consult with a lawyer regarding the matter. Explanation: cannot assert privilege because it is a court order. therefore, next best answer would be to consult with a lawyer A 13-year-old girl is referred by her teacher for therapy for depression. The therapist determines she is mature enough to consent for her treatment. LEGALLY the therapist should first: A. Obtain written consent for treatment from the client. B. Determine whether her parents should give consent. C. Obtain release to speak to the teacher. D. Assess for any crisis issues. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Determine whether her parents should give consent. Explanation: need to have a reason before you can have someone 12 or older to consent to therapy (need to be included in the note