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Ethical Considerations of Harm Reduction Quiz

Ethical Considerations of Harm Reduction Quiz

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Question 1 of 18

What is the correct definition of harm reduction? 

A

Convincing people to totally abstain from substances and addictive behaviors

B

Any action that attempts to reduce the harm of substances or other addictive behaviors

C

Discussing the pros and cons with clients about substances and addictive behaviors

D

Notifying the police if a client is engaging in substance use or addictive behaviors

Question 2 of 18

Which of the following is not an example of harm reduction? 

A

Needle exchange programs

B

Providing contraceptives to encourage safe sex

C

Providing safe places to engage in risky behaviors

D

Allowing clients to attempt suicide without intervention

Question 3 of 18

Which of the following are all general life examples of harm reduction? 

A

Seatbelts

B

Ear protection

C

Face mask

D

All of the above answers are correct

Question 4 of 18

How many principles does the National Harm Reduction Coalition propose? 

A

4

B

5

C

8

D

12

Question 5 of 18

What is the opposite of the tree of stigma? 

A

Tree of truth

B

Tree of liberation

C

Tree of harm

D

Tree of strength

Question 6 of 18

Which professional code of ethics directly speaks to harm reduction being consistent with the value of self-determination? 

A

APA

B

ACA

C

NASW

D

AAMFT

Question 7 of 18

Which of the following is not a recommended ethical view of clients with regard to harm reduction? 

A

Focus on a client’s problems and challenges

B

Challenge stigmatization

C

Develop a collaborative, empowering relationship with the client

D

Start where the patient is

Question 8 of 18

In the risk-set-setting model, what question is asked in the category of set? 

A

What issue is being presented?

B

What is the physical environment where the harm is occurring?

C

How is the client feeling?

D

What substance is being used?

Question 9 of 18

In relational and harm reduction assessments, which category is represented by “normalize feelings and behaviors by acknowledging the functional aspects of the behavior”? 

A

Embracing ambivalence

B

Repair

C

Strengthening self-management

D

Managing engagement

Question 10 of 18

What is the definition of motivational interviewing? 

A

Convincing a client that their behaviors are unsafe and harmful

B

Debating with a client about the need for substances in their life

C

A person-centered directive method of enhancing intrinsic motivation

D

Assisting the client in restructuring maladaptive thoughts

Question 11 of 18

What does OARS stand for in motivational interviewing? 

A

Open ended questions, affirmations, rebounding, selecting

B

Open ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarizing

C

Offering advice, affirmations, reasoning, selecting

D

Options, abilities, resources, strengths

Question 12 of 18

What do initial harm reduction approaches typically involve? 

A

Mobilizing strengths for client change

B

De-stigmatizing the behavior

C

Developing a power-sharing collaboration

D

All of the above answers are correct

Question 13 of 18

Which of the following is not a suggestion for harm reduction in oncology settings? 

A

Use one pharmacy

B

Promote a single prescriber

C

Assume that oncology patients are using more substances than prescribed

D

Check state prescription monitoring database for every prescription

Question 14 of 18

Which of the following is not a suggestion for harm reduction in palliative care and hospice settings? 

A

Abstinence is a requirement

B

Use interdisciplinary collaboration

C

Plan for physical safety for staff

D

Avoid communication with other providers on the team

Question 15 of 18

What does M. Bigler say stands above moral judgments regarding risky or socially negative behaviors? 

A

Personhood

B

Self-determination False

C

Personality

D

Culture

Question 16 of 18

What should clinicians ethically consider regarding implementing harm reduction strategies? 

A

The nature and severity of the client’s addiction

B

The state of change that the client is in

C

The inherent safety risks currently present for the client

D

All of the above

Question 17 of 18

A client states, “I know my unsafe sex behaviors put me at risk for diseases, but I have to make money to survive.” What stage of change is this client most likely in? 

A

Action

B

Pre-contemplation

C

Contemplation

D

Maintenance

Question 18 of 18

Which of the following is not recommended for harm minimization regarding self-injury? 

A

Using clean instruments for each episode of self-harm

B

Encouraging the client to self-harm as much as they want or need to

C

Keeping implements in awkward places

D

Creating a safe space in advance

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