Question 1

Evaluation of the helping relationship&#10;A) Is optional if the client's goal is achieved&#10;B) Should begin in the first session&#10;C) Should only be completed in the final session&#10;D) Is something mandated only in internships as a student

Accepted Answer

Evaluation of the helping relationship should begin in the first session to establish goals and gauge progress throughout the process, not just at the end or under specific conditions.

Question 2

The following may be considered a type of evaluation&#10;A) Feedback from a client&#10;B) A survey&#10;C) Data about the progress of a goal&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are types of evaluations. Feedback from a client evaluates service or product satisfaction, a survey can evaluate a wide range of topics or opinions, and data about the progress of a goal evaluates the effectiveness of strategies or actions towards achieving that goal.

Question 3

When developing SMART goals, the practitioner will be sure&#10;A) The goals sound smart&#10;B) The goals are lofty so that the client will be sure to stretch and grow&#10;C) The goals are measurable&#10;D) The goals are broad

Accepted Answer

SMART goals must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. "Measurable" ensures progress can be tracked.

Question 4

Using the BASIC ID, the practitioner will be able to&#10;A) Conceptualize the client's issues and select the best interventions&#10;B) Make the client comfortable by addressing the client in the way preferred&#10;C) Discover the basics of which the client is capable of&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The BASIC ID is a multidimensional approach for assessment and intervention in psychology, which helps practitioners conceptualize the client's issues comprehensively and select the most appropriate interventions based on this understanding.

Question 5

Records kept by the practitioner may&#10;A) Include a discharge summary&#10;B) Be released without the client's knowledge&#10;C) Not be electronic&#10;D) Not be useful for goal attainment

Accepted Answer

Records kept by the practitioner may include a discharge summary as part of the documentation process.

Question 6

The following is true concerning client information&#10;A) Information can be collected prior to informed consent&#10;B) Information cannot be collected prior to informed consent&#10;C) Information kept in a school setting may not be eliminated&#10;D) Information such as a client's address in not considered confidential

Accepted Answer

Information cannot be collected prior to obtaining informed consent from the client. This is a fundamental ethical principle in many professions, ensuring that clients are aware of what information will be collected, how it will be used, and who will have access to it before any data collection begins.

Question 7

If client information is stored on a computer&#10;A) It is considered secure without any other safeguards&#10;B) The practitioner is not acting ethically&#10;C) Precautions should be taken for confidentiality&#10;D) The practitioner should not let the client know where records are kept

Accepted Answer

Storing client information on a computer requires taking precautions to ensure confidentiality. This includes implementing security measures such as encryption, strong passwords, and possibly access controls to protect the information from unauthorized access or breaches.

Question 8

The ethical practitioner will&#10;A) Keep clear, objective notes&#10;B) Not keep notes so they cannot be subpoenaed&#10;C) Not differentiated between fact and opinion in notes because they cannot be subpoenaed&#10;D) Write sketchy notes in case someone sees them

Accepted Answer

Keeping clear, objective notes is essential for ethical practice. It ensures accurate record-keeping, which is crucial for continuity of care, legal protection, and professional accountability. Options B, C, and D suggest practices that compromise the integrity and utility of clinical documentation, which is not in line with ethical standards.

Question 9

S.O.A.P. notes are helpful because they help to differentiate between&#10;A) Specific objectives and approved plans&#10;B) Action and progress&#10;C) Subjective and objective information&#10;D) Appropriate and inappropriate goals

Accepted Answer

S.O.A.P. notes, used in medical and healthcare documentation, help differentiate between subjective information (what the patient says) and objective information (what the healthcare provider observes or measures).

Question 10

When considering treatment goals,&#10;A) Use the information the client shares in the first session, as it is the most important&#10;B) Develop the goal so that one main intervention may be used&#10;C) Use either formative or summative evaluation&#10;D) Consider many perspectives on the interventions and outcomes

Accepted Answer

Considering many perspectives on interventions and outcomes ensures a comprehensive approach to treatment, accommodating the client's needs and the complexity of their situation.

Question 11

Considering record keeping,&#10;A) Records should be maintained only until the termination of the helping relationship&#10;B) Records will only ever be seen by the practitioner&#10;C) Only information pertinent to the delivery of services should be kept&#10;D) Only worry about it if you have time

Accepted Answer

The answer of Considering record keeping,&#10;A) Records should be maintained...

Question 12

When thinking about formative and summative evaluations,&#10;A) Practitioners only need summative evaluations&#10;B) Formative and summative evaluations can be helpful&#10;C) Formative evaluations are not necessary in short-term counseling&#10;D) Summative evaluations are not necessary if the client meets the specified goal

Accepted Answer

The answer of When thinking about formative and summative evaluations,&#10;A)...

Deck 12: Evaluation and Accountability