Question 1

The legally binding &#34;in effect&#34; period for a general consent form should be:&#10;A) &#8203;30 days minimum&#10;B) &#8203;120 days maximum&#10;C) &#8203;Open-ended&#10;D) &#8203;90 days

Accepted Answer

A general consent form is typically valid for 90 days, which is a common standard for the duration of consent in many legal and medical contexts.

Question 2

When sending general information on a past client which contains references to HIV-AIDS to an agency which requested it,an HIV-AIDS release is:&#10;A) &#8203;Always needed&#10;B) &#8203;Recommended&#10;C) &#8203;Never needed&#10;D) &#8203;Not always available and not always needed

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

When the assessment material which you sent for has been released and arrived,it is time to:&#10;A) &#8203;Breathe a sigh of relief&#10;B) &#8203;Make a DSM diagnosis&#10;C) &#8203;Format a service plan&#10;D) &#8203;Conduct an MSE

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

A blanket release-of-information form is:&#10;A) &#8203;Highly efficient&#10;B) &#8203;Illegal&#10;C) &#8203;Professionally prudent&#10;D) &#8203;Recommended by the American Psychological Association (APA)

Accepted Answer

A blanket release-of-information form is illegal as it fails to specify the type of information being released and violates the client's confidentiality rights. The American Psychological Association (APA) does not recommend the use of blanket release forms. It is professionally prudent to use specific release forms that clearly state what information is being released and to whom.

Question 5

The client &#34;speaking&#34; on a general release form is exemplified by the phrase:&#10;A) &#8203;&#34;I hereby authorize&#34;&#10;B) &#8203;&#34;Being of sound mind, I consent to&#8230;&#34;&#10;C) &#8203;&#34;I 'Fill in name' empower&#8230;&#34;&#10;D) &#8203;&#34;On this day 'Fill in date,' I 'Fill in name' hereby authorize&#8230;&#34;

Accepted Answer

The phrase "I hereby authorize" directly indicates that the client is granting permission for something to happen, and taking responsibility for that authorization. The other phrases also imply consent or authorization, but not as explicitly as "I hereby authorize."

Question 6

When requesting information/records pertaining to a client,it is sensible and prudent to ask for:&#10;A) &#8203;The information in its entirety&#10;B) &#8203;Duplicates&#10;C) &#8203;A summary&#10;D) &#8203;The last 3-5 years only

Accepted Answer

Requesting a summary of information/records is sensible and prudent because it provides a concise overview of the most relevant information, saving time and resources while still providing necessary insights.

Question 7

In a majority of circumstances and locales,information regarding a client's HIV and AIDS status is on a &#34;need to know&#34; basis.This basis is:&#10;A) &#8203;Ethical&#10;B) &#8203;Moral&#10;C) &#8203;Legal&#10;D) &#8203;Professionally mandated

Accepted Answer

The "need to know" basis for disclosing a client's HIV and AIDS status is legally mandated in most circumstances and locales. The information is protected by privacy laws such as HIPAA in the United States, and disclosure without the client's consent can result in legal consequences.

Question 8

When releasing confidential information,you are obligated to ensure that your client understands:&#10;A) &#8203;His or her obligation as pertains to the release&#10;B) &#8203;Procedural aspects of the release&#10;C) &#8203;The aftermath of the release&#10;D) &#8203;Consequences of the release

Accepted Answer

Clients need to understand the consequences of releasing confidential information to make informed decisions and protect their interests.

Question 9

Your client &#34;M&#34; has undergone an HIV test.Much to his relief,the test came back negative.The results can be released:&#10;A) &#8203;Freely&#10;B) &#8203;With verbal consent only&#10;C) &#8203;Without need for a formal release because the shame factor is no longer present&#10;D) &#8203;Only with the proper release form

Accepted Answer

The proper release form must be signed by the client in order to ensure privacy and confidentiality of their medical information. Just because the test came back negative does not remove the need for a formal release form. It is important to follow proper protocol in order to protect the client's rights and maintain ethical standards.

Question 10

It is advised that you have the client sign the appropriate release forms:&#10;A) &#8203;Prior to your first meeting&#10;B) &#8203;During the assessment&#10;C) &#8203;After rapport has been established&#10;D) &#8203;Never; it is not appropriate to exchange information

Accepted Answer

Release forms should be signed during the assessment to ensure that the client is informed and consents to the sharing of their information.

Deck 18: The Mental Status Examination