LPCC Law & Ethics, Practice #1, 2026 – Exam Preparation and
Review Material
HIPAA's Security Rule lists several technical safeguards for protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) from
unauthorized release. Encryption is one of these safeguards and is listed as an "addressable"
safeguard, which means that a covered entity: - ANS✔✔ may choose not to encrypt
electronically stored or transmitted PHI when it is not reasonable or appropriate to do so.
Who may release a person who has been admitted for 72-hour treatment under W.I.C. Section
5150? - ANS✔✔ a psychiatrist directly responsible for the patient's treatment
You are treating Valerie, a 15 year old, with the consent of her parents. One day you get a call
from Valerie's father who wants to access Valerie's therapy records. You believe that agreeing to
his request may be psychologically harmful to Valerie. You: - ANS✔✔ may deny access because
you believe disclosure may be psychologically harmful to Valerie.
The California Evidence Code identifies several circumstances in which there is no
psychotherapist-patient privilege. These include all of the following circumstances except: -
ANS✔✔ the psychotherapist has been appointed by the court to evaluate a defendant at the
request of the defendant's attorney to determine if the defendant qualifies for a defense based
on their mental condition.
A minor is considered emancipated when they meet any of the following conditions except: -
ANS✔✔ the minor is living apart from their parents.
A counselor's new client was just released from prison. He was incarcerated for stalking his
girlfriend and sending her threatening emails. The counselor notices a gang symbol tattoo on his
arm indicating that he has killed someone. When asked how he feels, the client says he is
angrier now than when he went to prison. The counselor should: - ANS✔✔ ask the client to
describe his anger in more detail.
, A woman calls you about counseling for her 12-year-old stepson who visits them on the
weekends. The boy has been despondent and threatening to kill himself during the last few
visits. The woman says the boy's biological mother does not see any need for counseling and
neither does the boy's father. She says he really needs some help. Legally, you should: - ANS✔✔
get consent from the parent or parents who have legal custody before seeing the boy.
False and deceptive advertising of professional counseling services is: - ANS✔✔ illegal and
unethical.
As the result of a skiing accident, a counselor suddenly dies. What should be done to protect
the rights of her clients? - ANS✔✔ The counselor's professional will should designate who
should call the clients to make provisions for their files and continuing care.
During a session, Jerry tells you he was just laid off from work and says he's frustrated because
Americans are losing their jobs to foreigners. He says that he will not stand for it anymore and is
going to get back at foreigners. He plans to go back to where he used to work the next day and
"go postal." You should: - ANS✔✔ contact Jerry's employer and the police.
Which of the following does not represent a legal exception to the psychotherapist-patient
privilege? - ANS✔✔ A psychotherapist is appointed by the court to evaluate a defendant at the
request of the defendant's attorney so the attorney can determine the appropriateness of an
insanity plea.
When a child's biological or adoptive parents are divorced, who gives consent for the child to
receive counseling? - ANS✔✔ One parent may give consent if they share legal custody, although
its usually best to get consent from both.
LPCCs acting as providers of supervised visitation must be aware that the psychotherapist-
patient privilege: - ANS✔✔ does not apply during therapeutic supervised visitation
The board shall __________ the license of any licensed professional clinical counselor when
there is a finding of fact that the counselor engaged in an act of sexual contact with a patient or
Review Material
HIPAA's Security Rule lists several technical safeguards for protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) from
unauthorized release. Encryption is one of these safeguards and is listed as an "addressable"
safeguard, which means that a covered entity: - ANS✔✔ may choose not to encrypt
electronically stored or transmitted PHI when it is not reasonable or appropriate to do so.
Who may release a person who has been admitted for 72-hour treatment under W.I.C. Section
5150? - ANS✔✔ a psychiatrist directly responsible for the patient's treatment
You are treating Valerie, a 15 year old, with the consent of her parents. One day you get a call
from Valerie's father who wants to access Valerie's therapy records. You believe that agreeing to
his request may be psychologically harmful to Valerie. You: - ANS✔✔ may deny access because
you believe disclosure may be psychologically harmful to Valerie.
The California Evidence Code identifies several circumstances in which there is no
psychotherapist-patient privilege. These include all of the following circumstances except: -
ANS✔✔ the psychotherapist has been appointed by the court to evaluate a defendant at the
request of the defendant's attorney to determine if the defendant qualifies for a defense based
on their mental condition.
A minor is considered emancipated when they meet any of the following conditions except: -
ANS✔✔ the minor is living apart from their parents.
A counselor's new client was just released from prison. He was incarcerated for stalking his
girlfriend and sending her threatening emails. The counselor notices a gang symbol tattoo on his
arm indicating that he has killed someone. When asked how he feels, the client says he is
angrier now than when he went to prison. The counselor should: - ANS✔✔ ask the client to
describe his anger in more detail.
, A woman calls you about counseling for her 12-year-old stepson who visits them on the
weekends. The boy has been despondent and threatening to kill himself during the last few
visits. The woman says the boy's biological mother does not see any need for counseling and
neither does the boy's father. She says he really needs some help. Legally, you should: - ANS✔✔
get consent from the parent or parents who have legal custody before seeing the boy.
False and deceptive advertising of professional counseling services is: - ANS✔✔ illegal and
unethical.
As the result of a skiing accident, a counselor suddenly dies. What should be done to protect
the rights of her clients? - ANS✔✔ The counselor's professional will should designate who
should call the clients to make provisions for their files and continuing care.
During a session, Jerry tells you he was just laid off from work and says he's frustrated because
Americans are losing their jobs to foreigners. He says that he will not stand for it anymore and is
going to get back at foreigners. He plans to go back to where he used to work the next day and
"go postal." You should: - ANS✔✔ contact Jerry's employer and the police.
Which of the following does not represent a legal exception to the psychotherapist-patient
privilege? - ANS✔✔ A psychotherapist is appointed by the court to evaluate a defendant at the
request of the defendant's attorney so the attorney can determine the appropriateness of an
insanity plea.
When a child's biological or adoptive parents are divorced, who gives consent for the child to
receive counseling? - ANS✔✔ One parent may give consent if they share legal custody, although
its usually best to get consent from both.
LPCCs acting as providers of supervised visitation must be aware that the psychotherapist-
patient privilege: - ANS✔✔ does not apply during therapeutic supervised visitation
The board shall __________ the license of any licensed professional clinical counselor when
there is a finding of fact that the counselor engaged in an act of sexual contact with a patient or
