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Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases - Quiz

Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases - Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

In the opening presentation vignette, which professional faces a moral and ethical dilemma involving an injured motorist?

A

Doctor

B

Lawyer

C

Police Officer

D

Nurse

Question 2 of 20

Clients who are vulnerable to clinician influence is an example of which type of ethics?

A

Fiduciary

B

Therapeutic

C

Relational

D

Communal

Question 3 of 20

In addition to clients, who else do clinicians have ethical responsibility to? 

A

The profession

B

Greater society

C

Colleagues

D

All the above

Question 4 of 20

A client needs ongoing counseling but can no longer afford the fee for services. The clinician most likely faces an ethical issue involving: 

A

Dual relationships

B

Self-disclosure

C

Cultural factors

D

Termination

Question 5 of 20

Which of the following is not an example of a true ethical dilemma? 

A

A therapist wonders if it is acceptable to date a client that they discharged six months ago

B

A nonprofit organization has more clients in need of food vouchers than they have available.

C

A therapist in recovery wonders if they should disclose their recovery status when asked by a client.

D

A patient refuses home health services even though they are at high risk for falls and self-neglect.

Question 6 of 20

Which ethical principle involves truth telling and building a therapeutic relationship? 

A

Nonmaleficence

B

Justice

C

Veracity

D

Fidelity

Question 7 of 20

What are the core four areas of consideration when faced with an ethical dilemma? 

A

Law/policy, morals, childhood history, level of education

B

Morals, law/policy, ethics, values

C

Values, geography, morals, sense of humor

D

Flexibility, values, morals, childhood history

Question 8 of 20

In Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, which stage would a clinician be in with the mindset of, “The right way to behave is the way that is rewarded”? 

A

Stage 1

B

Stage 2

C

Stage 3

D

Stage 4

Question 9 of 20

Which of the following is not required in order for an ethical dilemma to be present? 

A

Different actions to choose from

B

Some ethical principle needs to be compromised

C

Agent must make a decision

D

The clinician should make the decision independently

Question 10 of 20

Common reasons that clinicians make ethical mistakes include: 

A

Apathy (burnout)

B

Confusion/complexity

C

Lack of informed consent

D

All of the above

Question 11 of 20

What is the highest ranking principle on the ethical principles hierarchy? 

A

Protection of human life

B

Privacy and confidentiality

C

Least harm

D

Quality of life

Question 12 of 20

Which “test” on the Importance Test list asks the question, “Have I/we anticipated and attempted to accommodate for the consequences in making this decision and action plan”? 

A

Fairness test

B

Light of day test

C

Consequential test

D

Involvement test

Question 13 of 20

In Elaine Congress’s ETHIC Model, what does the “C” stand for? 

A

Consult

B

Collaborate

C

Create

D

Collude

Question 14 of 20

A clinician dislikes a client who has strong opinions and is often in crisis. When the clinician sees the client on their schedule, they groan with dreaded anticipation. What is the explanation for the clinician’s behavior? 

A

Halo effect

B

Microaggression

C

Horn effect

D

Stereotype

Question 15 of 20

The self-reflection question of, “What assumptions are you making? Have they been confirmed?” is an example of what professional skill? 

A

Analyzing biases

B

Focusing on the negatives

C

Summarizing

D

Mirroring

Question 16 of 20

James Rest’s Four Components Model encourages exploration of what specific areas of ethics? 

A

Reasoning, desire, impulse, action

B

Sensitivity, reasoning, focus, action

C

Focus, desire, intention, action

D

Reasoning, reflection, collaboration, action

Question 17 of 20

A critical part of any ethical dilemma is ensuring that there is adequate __________________ which outlines the dilemma, possible choices, consultation measures, decision, and outcome/follow up. 

A

Dialogue

B

Expertise

C

Documentation

D

None of the above

Question 18 of 20

If a patient lacks decisional capacity, the clinician should first: 

A

Make a decision for the patient

B

Ask a family member to make a decision

C

Consult with an attorney

D

Evaluate the factors and specifics of the client’s incapacity

Question 19 of 20

A student has disclosed to their school social worker that they are being bullied at school. The social worker should: 

A

Notify the principal

B

Get more information on the bullying and assess safety

C

Contact the parents immediately

D

Contact the parents of the bullying student

Question 20 of 20

Client confidentiality should generally be maintained in which of the following situations? 

A

A client is who is HIV positive is having unprotected sex with numerous partners

B

A client reveals that they have fantasies of killing a co-worker

C

A client confesses that they committed a past crime of robbery

D

Both A and C

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