MN MFT ORAL EXAM 2026 QUESTION
COLLECTION FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY
MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ What are the categories of medical, mental, and other health
services for which a minor may give his or her own consent in the
state of mn?. Answer: 1. Emergency care
2. Pregnancy related care
3. STD's
4. Contraceptive care
5. abortion
6. Alcohol and other drug abuse
7. Inpatient mental health services (must be 16)
◉ Can a parent or guardian admit a minor to a mental health or
chemical dependency treatment facility on an informal basis without
he minor's consent?. Answer: If the minor is under 16 years of age
the consent of a parent or guardian alone is sufficient to admit the
minor to a chemical dependency or mental health treatment facility
if it is determined by independent examination that there is
reasonable evidence the proposed patient is : mentally ill, mental
retarded, or chemically dependent, and suitable for treatment.
-If a minor is 16 or 17 and refuses consent they may be admitted as a
patient with the consent of a parent or guardian if it is determined
, by an independent exam that there is reasonable evidence that the
proposed patient is chemically dependent or has a mental illness
and is suitable for treatment.
◉ Under what circumstances can a minor be admitted to a mental
health or chemical dependency treatment facility on an involuntary
basis?. Answer: Any minor may be placed on a "transportation hold"
to a treatment facility by a peace or health office if the office has
reason to believe that the minor is: mentally ill, mentally retarded, or
chemically dependent and in danger of causing injury to self or
others if not immediately detained.
An examiner of the treatment facility can place the minor on a 72-hr
emergency hold with the consent o f the head of the treatment
facility if: the examiner has examined the minor in the last 15 days,
the examiner believes the person is mentally ill, mentally retarded,
or chemically dependent an in danger of causing injury to self or
others if not immediately drained, an an order of the court cannot be
obtained in time to prevent the anticipated injury.
◉ Therapeutic Deception. Answer: Any time a therapist
recommends any unethical act under the guise of being a part of
treatment. Ex) Asking a client to have sexual contact as part of
treatment.
◉ Emotional Dependence. Answer: Any time the emotional state of
the client is such that they cannot withhold consent, and therefore
more vulnerable to exploitation.
COLLECTION FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY
MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ What are the categories of medical, mental, and other health
services for which a minor may give his or her own consent in the
state of mn?. Answer: 1. Emergency care
2. Pregnancy related care
3. STD's
4. Contraceptive care
5. abortion
6. Alcohol and other drug abuse
7. Inpatient mental health services (must be 16)
◉ Can a parent or guardian admit a minor to a mental health or
chemical dependency treatment facility on an informal basis without
he minor's consent?. Answer: If the minor is under 16 years of age
the consent of a parent or guardian alone is sufficient to admit the
minor to a chemical dependency or mental health treatment facility
if it is determined by independent examination that there is
reasonable evidence the proposed patient is : mentally ill, mental
retarded, or chemically dependent, and suitable for treatment.
-If a minor is 16 or 17 and refuses consent they may be admitted as a
patient with the consent of a parent or guardian if it is determined
, by an independent exam that there is reasonable evidence that the
proposed patient is chemically dependent or has a mental illness
and is suitable for treatment.
◉ Under what circumstances can a minor be admitted to a mental
health or chemical dependency treatment facility on an involuntary
basis?. Answer: Any minor may be placed on a "transportation hold"
to a treatment facility by a peace or health office if the office has
reason to believe that the minor is: mentally ill, mentally retarded, or
chemically dependent and in danger of causing injury to self or
others if not immediately detained.
An examiner of the treatment facility can place the minor on a 72-hr
emergency hold with the consent o f the head of the treatment
facility if: the examiner has examined the minor in the last 15 days,
the examiner believes the person is mentally ill, mentally retarded,
or chemically dependent an in danger of causing injury to self or
others if not immediately drained, an an order of the court cannot be
obtained in time to prevent the anticipated injury.
◉ Therapeutic Deception. Answer: Any time a therapist
recommends any unethical act under the guise of being a part of
treatment. Ex) Asking a client to have sexual contact as part of
treatment.
◉ Emotional Dependence. Answer: Any time the emotional state of
the client is such that they cannot withhold consent, and therefore
more vulnerable to exploitation.
