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1As a psychologist providing services to a patient in a language other than English, a language you are reasonably proficient in, you should:
- ASeek consultation and peer review on a regular basis.
- BSecure the services of a translator.
- CTranslate required or approved notices and publications when these publications are not available in the language in which the services are provided.
- DDiscuss with the patient as appropriate the content of required or approved notices and publications when these publications are not available in the language in which the services are provided.
2A psychologist is caught molesting a neighborhood adolescent, and is required to register as a sex offender. The psychologist will:
- Abe immediately placed on probations.
- Bhave his licensed suspended.
- Chave his licensed revoked.
- Dremain in good standing as this was a personal rather than professional indiscretion.
3A VA psychologist is experiencing difficulty treating a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder. The psychologist would like to discuss the case with her VA colleagues. She:
- Ashould let the patient know that his case will be discussed, but she does not need the patient's consent.
- Bshould obtain the patient's consent prior to discussing the case.
- Cdoes not need the patient's consent as this is an exception to confidentiality.
- Ddoes not need the patient's consent as this is an exception to privilege.
4You agree to a patient's proposal that he barter goods in exchange for therapy. You come to learn that the merchandise given to you is stolen. Which of the following would be your best course of action.
- ATerminate because he's included you in a crime.
- BTerminate because accepting goods in exchange for therapy is unethical.
- CMake a report to the police, because no privilege exists when a client involves a therapist in a crime.
- DMaintain confidentiality.
5You complete a neuropsychological evaluation on a patient who is hospitalized on a rehabilitation unit secondary to a moderate head injury. The patient asks you for his results. You should:
- Adiscuss the results with the patient, and provide a summary of the testing.
- Bdiscuss the results with the patient's physician, and have the physician explain the results to the patient.
- Cdiscuss the results with the patient with his family present.
- Dprovide the patient with a copy of the testing report.
6When a patient is certified (5250):
- Athe notice of certification should be signed by two people and the patient should be informed that he or she is entitled to a certification review hearing within four days of certification.
- Bthe notice of certification should be signed by two people and the patient should be informed that he or she is entitled to a certification review hearing within 72 hours of certification.
- Cthe notice of certification should be signed by two people and the patient should be informed that he or she is entitled to a certification review hearing within 24 hours of certification.
- Dthe notice of certification should be signed by two people and the patient should be informed that he or she is entitled not to a certification review hearing.
7You have a plumbing emergency at your home. When the plumber finds out you are a psychologist, he states that he has begun to worry that he might be drinking too much, and wants to see you for treatment. Your best course of action would be to:
- Agive him your business card and suggest that he call your office to make an appointment.
- Bexplain that you are unable to see him and make a referral.
- Craise the possibility of a barter, if there is additional work your need done.
- Dexplain to him that given the nature of his problem he would better be served in a treatment program rather than in individual therapy, and make the appropriate referral.
8A well-dressed 35-year-old woman comes to therapy, reporting that her mother is making her attendance in psychotherapy a condition of financial support. An assessment reveals that the woman has a Delusional Disorder, Mixed Type, has repeatedly refused medications, and is entirely reliant on her mother for basic necessities. After a few months, the mother refuses to support the daughter and further moves away. Your patient informs you that she hasn't eaten in three days, and was evicted yesterday and spent the night on a park bench. She continues to refuse to get a job or social services because she knows that the revolution her boyfriend is plotting will occur shortly and she will become part of the revolutionary guard. Which of the following would be your best course of action?
- AArrange for hospitalization on the basis of grave disability.
- BArrange for hospitalization on the basis of danger to self.
- CArrange for voluntary hospitalization.
- DContact the local courts to begin the process of obtaining a conservator for the patient.
9Which of the following is not explicitly mentioned in the 2002 APA Ethics Code as a situation in which researchers may dispense with informed consent?
- AThe study of normal educational practices in an educational setting.
- BThe use of assessment results that were obtained in the course of clinical practice.
- CAnonymous questionnaires.
- DStudies of organizational effectiveness.
10Dave D. is referred for evaluation and treatment by his employer who has concerns about Dave's capacity to perform his job. The request is specified in writing, and the employer is paying the psychologist. In this scenario the psychologist:
- Amay not reveal any information to the employer.
- Bmay only reveal to the employer whether or not Dave D. has been attending treatment.
- Cmay reveal to the employer Dave's function limitations related to his fitness to perform his present job.
- Dmay reveal to the employer Dave's diagnosis and resulting functional limitations related to his fitness to perform his present job.
11As a psychologist, in terms of recommending psychotropic medications for your patients, you:
- Amay not recommend psychotropic medications as that is beyond a psychologist's scope of practice.
- Bmay recommend specific psychotropic medications for specific disorders, as long as the medications have been approved for the patient's disorder (e.g., Ritalin for ADHD).
- Cmay recommend a general class of psychotropic medications for a disorder (e.g, antipsychotic medications for Schizophrenia).
- Dmay recommend medications as an adjunct to psychotherapy.
12Which of the following is not a requirement to be a registered psychologist?
- AObtaining a doctoral degree.
- BAccruing 1500 hours of Supervised Professional Experience (SPE).
- CPassing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
- DWorking in a nonprofit community agency that receives a minimum of 25% of its funding from government sources.
13Sex with former therapy patients may be permissible only if:
- Aat least two years have passed and most unusual circumstances exist.
- Bthe psychologist can prove that no exploitation has occurred.
- Cat least two years have passed and the psychologist can prove that no exploitation has occurred.
- Dat least two years have passed and the psychologist can prove that there is a low likelihood of adverse impact.
14According to the Tarasoff Statute (Civil Code 43.92), which of the following best summarizes the circumstances what warrant a Tarasoff duty?
- AA psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that a patient poses an imminent threat of violence against an identifiable victim.
- BA patient directly communicates to the psychotherapist an imminent threat of violence.
- CThe psychotherapist in his or her professional capacity learns that the patient has made a threat of imminent violence against an identifiable victim.
- DA patient communicates to the psychotherapist an imminent threat of violence against an identifiable victim.
15According to the Business and Professions Code, a psychologist licensed in another state who moves to California on January 1 and submits an application to the Board of Psychology on March 1, may practice for up to 180 calendar days from:
- Abeginning residency.
- Bsubmitting her application to the board.
- Cthe date the application is received by the board.
- Dthe date of her first patient contact in California.
16The Business and Professional Code defines telehealth as "delivering health care services and public health via information and communication technologies to facilitate the diagnosis, consultation, treatment, education, care management, and self-management of a patient's health." The patient is at one site, while the health care provider is at another. Prior to deliver of telehealth services:
- Athe provider must secure written informed consent.
- Bthe provider must secure verbal informed consent.
- Cthe provider must secure both written and verbal informed consent.
- Dthe provider must seek the patient's assent.
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