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Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action for a counselor that
encounters an ethical dilemma? CORRECT ANSWERS Discuss dilemma with their
clinical supervisor.
At the beginning of the initial counseling session with a child whose parent has a
substance use disorder, the child stubbornly refuses to leave the waiting room, even
with parental coaxing. The counselor says to the child:
"You are not sure that you want to be here today. You don't know me and you're not
sure that you will like me. I'll leave my door open, and your mother and I will be in there.
When you are ready, you can come in."
The counselor's response is an example of: CORRECT ANSWERS Empathic reflection.
In group therapy, a client consistently perceives another group member as an angry,
critical man like her father. This is an example of which of the following? CORRECT
ANSWERS Transference.
How can trauma disorders complicate the treatment of substance use disorders?
CORRECT ANSWERS Undiagnosed trauma symptoms can be mistaken as an
unwillingness to engage in treatment.
A client with an alcohol use disorder that also presents with depressive symptoms
would benefit MOST from which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS Treatment of
both disorders concurrently.
What is the MOST probable classification for a substance that causes a client to
experience an instant euphoric flash when using? CORRECT ANSWERS CNS
Stimulant.
A client in a methadone maintenance program reports an increase in anxiety and drug
cravings. It is MOST appropriate for the counselor to: CORRECT ANSWERS Determine
is the client is experiencing anxiety associated with withdrawal.
What is one of the first steps in the treatment planning process? CORRECT ANSWERS
Prioritize the problems that have been identified during assessment in collaboration with
the client.
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of ethics? CORRECT
ANSWERS Right to privacy.