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Question 1 Confidentiality

Question 1: Confidentiality

A clinical social worker in California receives a subpoena for a client's treatment records. Before releasing the records, the social worker should generally do which of the following first?

Question 2 Mandated reporting

Question 2: Mandated reporting

Under California law, a licensed clinical social worker who in their professional capacity has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect must do which of the following?

Question 3 Duty to protect

Question 3: Duty to protect

Under California law derived from the Tarasoff line of cases, the duty to protect a potential victim is generally triggered when a client communicates which of the following to the therapist?

Question 4 Scope of practice

Question 4: Scope of practice

A licensed clinical social worker recognizes that a client's symptoms may require medication evaluation. The most appropriate ethical action is which of the following?

Question 5 Informed consent

Question 5: Informed consent

When beginning treatment with a new client, a clinical social worker should provide informed consent that includes which of the following?

Question 6 Dual relationships

Question 6: Dual relationships

A clinical social worker is asked by a current client to enter into a business partnership together. The most appropriate ethical action is which of the following?

Question 7 Confidentiality with minors

Question 7: Confidentiality with minors

In California, certain minors may consent to their own mental health treatment under specific conditions. When a minor has lawfully consented to treatment, who generally holds the right to authorize release of those treatment records?

Question 8 Elder abuse reporting

Question 8: Elder abuse reporting

Under California law, a licensed clinical social worker who, in their professional capacity, observes or has knowledge of suspected physical abuse of an elder is required to do which of the following?

Question 9 Record keeping

Question 9: Record keeping

California law and professional standards require a clinical social worker to maintain treatment records primarily for which purpose?

Question 10 Competence

Question 10: Competence

A clinical social worker is asked to treat a client presenting with a condition the clinician has never treated and has no training to address. The most appropriate action is which of the following?

Question 11 Confidentiality exceptions

Question 11: Confidentiality exceptions

Which of the following is a recognized exception that permits or requires a California clinical social worker to disclose otherwise confidential client information?

Question 12 Supervision

Question 12: Supervision

An associate clinical social worker gaining supervised experience toward licensure in California must do which of the following with respect to supervision?

Question 13 Termination of services

Question 13: Termination of services

A clinical social worker decides to terminate services with a client who still needs care. To act ethically, the clinician should do which of the following?

Question 14 Telehealth

Question 14: Telehealth

A California clinical social worker providing services through telehealth must do which of the following?

Question 15 Boundaries

Question 15: Boundaries

A clinical social worker realizes a former client has begun romantic interest in the clinician. Engaging in a sexual relationship with a current or recent client is which of the following?

Question 16 Cultural competence

Question 16: Cultural competence

To practice ethically with diverse clients, a California clinical social worker should do which of the following?

Question 17 Fees and business practices

Question 17: Fees and business practices

Regarding fees, a California clinical social worker acts ethically when they do which of the following?

Question 18 Duty to protect implementation

Question 18: Duty to protect implementation

After a client makes a credible serious threat of violence against an identifiable person, a California clinician can discharge the duty to protect by doing which of the following?

Question 19 Professional conduct

Question 19: Professional conduct

If a California clinical social worker becomes aware that their own impairment is affecting their ability to practice safely, the most ethical action is which of the following?

Question 20 Reporting colleague misconduct

Question 20: Reporting colleague misconduct

A clinical social worker learns that a colleague has engaged in sexual misconduct with a client. The most appropriate response is which of the following?

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