LPC-Ethics-Quiz

Question 1 of 79

1. Question

For an LPC licensee, an advertisement must not contain

the licensee's personal need
a mental health organization or agency
false, deceptive, or misleading information
securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional

Question 2 of 79

2. Question

In regards to qualifications and advertising, an LPC licensee shall not cause confusion or misunderstanding in regards to

qualifications, capabilities, background, training, experience, education professional affiliations, fees, products, publications
securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional
a professional relationship
fees; counseling goals; restrictions on the licensee; limits on confidentiality; using another individual to provide counseling; supervisions of a licensee; the name, address, and phone number of the board; an established plan for custody and control of the client’s mental health records

Question 3 of 79

3. Question

An LPC shall not make false, misleading, or exaggerated claims regarding

securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional
a professional relationship
a mental health organization or agency
false, deceptive, or misleading information

Question 4 of 79

4. Question

If an LPC learns of a misrepresentation, exaggerated or false claim, or false, deceptive, or fraudulent statement made about their services,
the licensee shall take immediate or reasonable action to

inform the client of personal or business interest
false, deceptive, or misleading information
the licensee’s personal need
correct the statement

Question 5 of 79

5. Question

For an LPC, they shall provide services only in the context of

a mental health organization or agency
securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional
qualifications, capabilities, background, training, experience, education, professional affiliations, fees, products, publications
a professional relationship

Question 6 of 79

6. Question

An informed consent or written receipt of information must be signed by the client and include

qualifications, capabilities, background, training, experience, education, professional affiliations, fees, products, publications
fees; counseling goals; restrictions on the licensee; limits on confidentiality; using another individual to provide counseling; supervision of a licensee; the name, address, and phone number of the board; an established plan for custody and control of the client’s mental health records
the licensee’s personal need
false or misleading information

Question 7 of 79

7. Question

Regarding new clients, an LPC shall not pay or agree to accept any remuneration to or from any person or firm for

securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional
the licensee’s personal need
a mental health organization or agency
fees; counseling goals; restrictions on the licensee; limits on confidentiality; using another individual to provide counseling; supervisions of a licensee; the name, address, and phone number of the board; an established plan for custody and control of the client’s mental health records

Question 8 of 79

8. Question

An LPC licensee shall not engage in activities that seek to meet this person’s needs over the needs of the client.

a professional relationship
a mental health organization or agency
false, deceptive, or misleading information
the licensee’s personal need

Question 9 of 79

9. Question

If LPC licensees are promoting personal or business activities to a client regarding
services or products, the licensee shall

inform the client of personal or business interest
correct the statement
false, deceptive, or misleading information
securing or soliciting clients for or from any health care professional

Question 10 of 79

10. Question

An LPC shall set and maintain these types of boundaries.

two years after the termination of counseling
non-therapeutic relationship
professional
$50.00

Question 11 of 79

11. Question

The LPC rules state that a non-therapeutic relationship should be

family members or any person with a personal or professional relationship with a client
two years after the termination of counseling
strictly prohibited
family members, personal friends, educational associates, business associates, or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by such a dual relationship

Question 12 of 79

12. Question

For an LPC, a relationship between a licensee and client that is unrelated to therapy that is either initiated by the counselor or client is called

non-therapeutic
professional boundaries
family members or any person with a personal or professional relationship with a client
no exploitation or the relationship being detrimental to the client

Question 13 of 79

13. Question

According to the LPC rules, a non-therapeutic relationship may begin after

five years
two years after the termination of counseling
$50.00
professional boundaries

Question 14 of 79

14. Question

Sexual contact, with a client, may begin after this time frame after the end of the
counseling relationship for an LPC.

two years after the termination of counseling
professional boundaries
strictly prohibited
five years

Question 15 of 79

15. Question

For an LPC in a non-therapeutic relationship following the 2-5 year guideline
after counseling has ended, a counselor must be able to demonstrate

professional boundaries
family members, personal friends, educational associates, business associates, or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by such a dual relationship
no exploitation or the relationship being detrimental to the client
a non-therapeutic relationship

Question 16 of 79

16. Question

An LPC shall not provide services to these four types of individuals.

family members or any person with a personal or professional relationship with a client
professional boundaries
non-therapeutic relationship
family members, personal friends, educational associates, business associates, or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by such a dual relationship

Question 17 of 79

17. Question

An LPC licensee shall not give or accept a gift from a client or relative of a client higher than

$50.00
two years after the termination of counseling
five years
strictly prohibited

Question 18 of 79

18. Question

An LPC shall not enter into a non-professional relationship with these 3 types of people.

non-therapeutic relationship
family members or any person with a personal or professional relationship with a client
family members, personal friends, educational associates, business associates, or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by such a dual relationship
professional boundaries

Question 19 of 79

19. Question

For an LPC, a licensee shall not knowingly offer or provide professional services
to an individual concurrently receiving services from another provider except in
this circumstance.

requesting a release from the client to inform the other professional
mutual written agreement
emotional or physical harm
signed informed consent, written receipt of information, or copy of court order for involuntary treatment; intake assessment; dates of counseling treatment; principal treatment methods; progress notes; treatment plan; billing information

Question 20 of 79

20. Question

In research with a human participant, an LPC licensee shall take reasonable
precautions to ensure the participant does not suffer

services that are actually rendered or agreed to in writing
the last contact with the client
emotional or physical harm
five years

Question 21 of 79

21. Question

An LPC shall keep accurate records of these seven items for each client

requesting a release from the client to inform the other professional
five years
services that are actually rendered or agreed to in writing
signed informed consent, written receipt of information, or copy of court order for involuntary treatment; intake assessment; dates of counseling treatment; principal treatment methods; progress notes; treatment plan; billing information

Question 22 of 79

22. Question

For an LPC, records shall be held for a minimum of

mutual written agreement
five years
the last contact with the client
requesting a release from the client to inform the other professional

Question 23 of 79

23. Question

For an LPC licensee, records shall be held for a minimum of 5 years after

signed informed consent, written receipt of information, or copy of court order for involuntary treatment; intake assessment; dates of counseling treatment; principal treatment methods; progress notes; treatment plan; billing information
the last contact with the client
emotional or physical harm
five years

Question 24 of 79

24. Question

An LPC shall only bill clients or third parties for

mutual written agreement
requesting a release from the client to inform the other professional
services that are actually rendered or agreed to in writing
five years

Question 25 of 79

25. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

For LPC and LMFT licensees, these 2 entities may be notified if a licensee determines
that there is a probability of imminent physical injury by the client to the client or others.
What are medical personnel and enforcement?

Question 26 of 79

26. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

In the event an LPC or LMFT is reporting another licensee, these 4 things need to be included in the report.

What are the , the alleged victim if not anonymous, suspicion of
(exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception), and the name of the alleged perpetrator?

Question 27 of 79

27. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

An LPC licensee shall do this regarding the knowledge of any unlicensed practice of
counseling by a person required to be licensed.
What is report to the ?

Question 28 of 79

28. Question

Relationships between an LPC and any other person used by the licensee to provide services shall be reflected on

the custody agreement
a treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
a billing document
the types of treatment and charges for counseling treatment

Question 29 of 79

29. Question

On the written request of a client, or client’s guardian, or parent if the client is a minor, an LPC shall provide this information on a bill or statement in plain language.

treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
personally interviewing the individual
a billing document
the types of treatment and charges for counseling treatment

Question 30 of 79

30. Question

In regards to a client’s payment, an LPC may not

overcharge a client
facilitate the transfer to appropriate care
personally interviewing the individual
custody agreement

Question 31 of 79

31. Question

An LPC licensee may not submit to a client or third party payer a bill for

a treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
personally interviewing the individual
a billing document
the custody agreement

Question 32 of 79

32. Question

Prior to the commencement of counseling services to a minor client who is
named in a custody agreement or court order, an LPC shall obtain, review, and
maintain

the types of treatment and charges for counseling treatment
the custody agreement
a billing document
a treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary

Question 33 of 79

33. Question

When a client is not benefiting from a professional relationship, an LPC licensee shall

terminate the client
overcharge a client
treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
falsify information

Question 34 of 79

34. Question

Upon termination of a client, if counseling is still necessary, the LPC shall

treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
falsify information
overcharge the client
facilitate the transfer to appropriate care

Question 35 of 79

35. Question

An LPC shall not evaluate any individual’s mental, emotional, or behavioral condition before

the custody agreement
a billing document
a treatment intervention that was not provided or was improper, unreasonable, or unnecessary
personally interviewing the individual

Question 36 of 79

36. Question

In regards to application or renewal of a license, an LPC shall not

terminate the client
facilitate the transfer to appropriate care
falsify information
overcharge a client

Question 37 of 79

37. Question

The representation by any licensee that sexual contact or exploitation is consistent with or part of a client or former client’s counseling is called

a defense
the amount of time since termination of therapy, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, client’s personal history, client’s current mental status, likelihood of adverse impact on the client and others, any statements in the course of therapy suggesting or inviting a post-termination sexual or romantic relationship
therapeutic deception
a client, an LPC Intern supervised by the licensee, or a student of a licensee at an educational institution where the licensee provides services

Question 38 of 79

38. Question

A licensee shall not engage in sexual contact with

a defense
a client, an LPC Intern supervised by the licensee, or a student of a licensee at an educational institution where the licensee provides services
therapeutic deception
the amount of time since termination of therapy, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, client’s personal history, client’s current mental status, likelihood of adverse impact on the client and others, any statements in the course of therapy suggesting or inviting a post-termination sexual or romantic relationship

Question 39 of 79

39. Question

The pattern, practice, or scheme of conduct, which may include sexual contact that can reasonably be construed as being for the purposes of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse for an LPC, is called

therapeutic deception
the amount of time since termination of therapy, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, client’s personal history, client’s current mental status, likelihood of adverse impact on the client and others, any statements in the course of therapy suggesting or inviting a post-termination sexual or romantic relationship
a defense
sexual exploitation

Question 40 of 79

40. Question

If sexual contact occurs more than five years after the termination of one of the above relationships, the licensee must demonstrate no exploitation in light of these 7 factors:

the amount of time since termination of therapy, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, client’s personal history, client’s current mental status, likelihood of adverse impact on the client and others, any statements in the course of therapy suggesting or inviting a post-termination sexual or romantic relationship
a client, an LPC Intern supervised by the licensee, or a student of a licensee at an educational institution where the licensee provides services
three business days
therapeutic deception

Question 41 of 79

41. Question

In regards to sexual contact, exploitation, or deception, an LPC cannot use consent of the client, being outside of professional counseling sessions, or off the premises of counseling sessions as

therapeutic deception
a client, an LPC Intern supervised by the licensee, or a student of a licensee at an educational institution where the licensee provides services
a defense
the amount of time since termination of therapy, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, client’s personal history, client’s current mental status, likelihood of adverse impact on the client and others, any statements in the course of therapy suggesting or inviting a post-termination sexual or romantic relationship

Question 42 of 79

42. Question

An LPC has this many days to report reasonable cause to suspect that a client has been the victim of sexual exploitation, sexual contact, or therapeutic deception by another licensee or provider of mental health services.

therapeutic deception
three business days
sexual exploitation
a defense

Question 43 of 79

43. Question

If there is reasonable cause to suspect that a client has been the victim of sexual exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, an LPC shall report to

the alleged victim
the district attorney, the board, and the appropriate agencies
the reporter, the alleged victim if not anonymous, suspicion of exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, and the name of the alleged perpetrator
administrative or clinical responsibility

Question 44 of 79

44. Question

Before making a report of reasonable cause to suspect that a client has been the victim of sexual exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, an LPC shall inform

a student
the alleged victim
remain anonymous
the reporter, the alleged victim if not anonymous, suspicion of exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, and the name of the alleged perpetrator

Question 45 of 79

45. Question

Before making a report, an LPC shall determine if the alleged victim wants to

the alleged victim
remain anonymous
administrative or clinical responsibility
a student

Question 46 of 79

46. Question

An LPC licensee shall not engage in sexual contact or exploitation of clients or Interns for which they have

remain anonymous
a student
the reporter, the alleged victim if not anonymous, suspicion of exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, and the name of the alleged perpetrator
administrative or clinical responsibility

Question 47 of 79

47. Question

An LPC working in an educational setting shall not engage in sexual contact or exploitation with

the district attorney, the board, or the appropriate agencies
remain anonymous
a student
administrative or clinical responsibility

Question 48 of 79

48. Question

In the event an LPC is reporting another licensee, the report must include

the reporter, the alleged victim if not anonymous, suspicion of exploitation, contact, or therapeutic deception, and the name of the alleged perpetrator
the district attorney, the board, and appropriate agencies
administrative or clinical responsibility
a student

Question 49 of 79

49. Question

Prior to or following administration of any test, an LPC must inform the client of

standardized projective techniques
the purpose and explicit use to be made of the test
appropriate training and experience
appropriate, reproduce, or modify the test

Question 50 of 79

50. Question

An LPC, who is without the acknowledgment and permission of the copyright owner, shall not

standardized projective techniques
the purpose and explicit use to be made of the test
appropriate training and experience
appropriate, reproduce, or modify the test

Question 51 of 79

51. Question

An LPC shall not administer a test without obtaining

standardized projective techniques
the purpose and explicit use to be made of the test
appropriate training and experience
appropriate, reproduce, or modify the test

Question 52 of 79

52. Question

In regards to testing, an LPC is prohibited from using

standardized projective techniques
the purpose and explicit use to be made of the test
appropriate training and experience
appropriate, reproduce, or modify the test

Question 53 of 79

53. Question

An LPC shall not use alcohol or drugs in

thirty days
disclose information
illegal drugs
a manner that adversely affects the licensee’s ability to provide counseling

Question 54 of 79

54. Question

An LPC shall not use

promote or encourage
thirty days
illegal drugs
a manner that adversely affects the licensee’s ability to provide counseling

Question 55 of 79

55. Question

When finding out a client is illegally using alcohol or drugs, an LPC shall not

disclose information
promote or encourage
illegal drugs
a manner that adversely affects the licensee’s ability to provide counseling

Question 56 of 79

56. Question

In regards to communication, records, or identity of clients, an LPC shall not

disclose information
promote or encourage
illegal drugs
thirty days

Question 57 of 79

57. Question

For an LPC, a written report shall be given to the board within this number of days of a licensee’s arrest other than class C, filing of criminal case, criminal conviction, or filing of disciplinary action by another licensing board.

illegal drugs
disclose information
promote or encourage
thirty days

Question 58 of 79

58. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

An LPC or LMFT licensee shall report information if required by the statutes concerning these 4 circumstances, not including harm to self or someone else.

What is abuse or neglect of , abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or
disabled persons, abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, or unethical conduct in
mental health, chemical dependency, or hospital, sexual exploitation by mental health
provider and (the treatment of a sex offender)?

Question 59 of 79

59. Question

In regards to facts in a board investigation, an LPC shall not

the name, address, and telephone number of the board
reproduced, expired, suspended, or revoked certificates
misrepresent

Question 60 of 79

60. Question

In order to make a complaint, an LPC shall inform each client of

the name, address, and telephone number of the board
reproduced, expired, suspended, or revoked certificates
misrepresent

Question 61 of 79

61. Question

In regards to displaying license certificates, an LPC shall not display

the name, address, and telephone number of the boardting
reproduced, expired, suspended, or revoked certificates
misrepresent

Question 62 of 79

62. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

For all licenses, they shall report name changes, changes in home or business address or
phone number, employment setting, or other changes within this number of days.
What are days?

Question 63 of 79

63. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

For an LPC Intern, this person’s name shall follow an Intern’s name and title on all
advertisements, billing, and announcements of counseling treatment by an Intern.
What is the name of the ?

Question 64 of 79

64. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

An LPC licensee shall display their license and renewal card in this place.
What is a prominent place in their practice location?

Question 65 of 79

65. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

This name shall appear on the LPC license and renewal card.
What is the counselor’s name?

Question 66 of 79

66. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

This client should be informed of this on the application for services, a sign prominently
displayed in the place of business, or on a bill for therapy services.
What is the name, , and telephone number of the board?

Question 67 of 79

67. Question

Any announcement of services, letterhead, business cards, commercial products and billing statements shall not contain

another profession or professional
copay and deductible
false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
the subject of the degree

Question 68 of 79

68. Question

In any advertising, an LPC licensee shall not compare services with another health care professional unless it is

false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
factually substantiated
another profession or professional
the subject of the degree

Question 69 of 79

69. Question

An LPC licensee shall not advertise that these two things may be waived or are not applicable if they are required when the client is using insurance benefits.

the copay and deductible
false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
a counseling related field
another profession or professional

Question 70 of 79

70. Question

An LPC licensee shall not advertise in the use of a professional name a title or professional identification if it is already being used in

another profession
a counseling related field
the copay and deductible
the subject of the degree

Question 71 of 79

71. Question

The highest academic degree in this field may be used when advertising as an LPC.

another profession or professional
a counseling related field
false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
factually substantiated

Question 72 of 79

72. Question

An LPC may advertise or announce a non-counseling degree from an accredited university if this is specified.

false, inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable information
a counseling related field
the subject of the degree
another profession or professional

Question 73 of 79

73. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

For a fully licensed LPC licensee, one of these 3 titles shall be stated on a licensee’s
advertisements or announcements.
What is LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed ?

Question 74 of 79

74. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

For individuals holding a temporary LPC license, this title shall be used on all
advertisements, billings, and announcements.
What is ?

Question 75 of 79

75. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

An LPC, who is a Board Approved Supervisor, may use this shortened designation when
advertising their supervisory status.
What is ?

Question 76 of 79

76. Question

When obtaining data from a professional counseling relationship, an LPC shall ensure the full protection of

previous work
the client’s identity
credit

Question 77 of 79

77. Question

An LPC licensee must give this to persons who have contributed significantly to the licensee’s research or publications.

previous work
the client’s identity
credit

Question 78 of 79

78. Question

When conducting or reporting research, an LPC must give recognition to this before sharing details of the current research.

previous work
the client’s identity
credit

Question 79 of 79

79. Question

Fill in blank below. Letter case will be ignored.

LPC-Interns can gain this percentage of their direct hours through Skype or electronically.
What is percent?

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