NCE Practice Questions-Test #1 graded A
The group that is most affected by the "glass ceiling phenomenon" consists of: Correct Answer: Women
who are in careers most often populated by men.
If a client is severely agitated when the counselor tries to complete the psycho-social assessment, which
of the following actions is the most appropriate? Correct Answer: Wait until the client is less agitated.
Carl Jung's "personal unconscious" Correct Answer: just after birth
All of the following are assumptions of groups EXCEPT that: Correct Answer: the leader is a member of
the group.
When a conflict arises between the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and a
governing authority, which takes precedence? Correct Answer: Ultimately, the law may be adhered to
over the code of ethics.
A female client who was successfully treated for an eating disorder tells other women about her success
and recommends her counselor as the expert in treating eating disorders. Her counselor treats eating
disorders as part of her practice but would not consider herself an expert. Ethically, she should: Correct
Answer: Inform the client and anyone she has referred that she is not an expert in treating eating
disorders.
Irvin Yalom identified four stages of a therapy group. The first stage he identified was orientation. The
other three include all BUT which of the following? Correct Answer: Definition
A client with generalized anxiety disorder expresses feelings of powerlessness. Which of the following
interventions is most appropriate to help relieve these feelings? Correct Answer: Include the client in
setting goals and decision-making
If utilizing sensory stimulation therapy (SST) to improve cognition in a client with dementia, it is
important to choose sensory input that is which of the following? Correct Answer: Meaningful to the
client
Which of the following BEST describes a "good" test? Correct Answer: It is valid
A client believes his favorite actress is in love with him, even though he has never met her. Substance
abuse is not a factor, and the client appears to function well in life- holds a job, has social and personal
involvements, and does not appear to be disoriented in any other way. What will the counselor suspect?
Correct Answer: Delusional Disorder
A client with anti-social personality disorder tells the counselor (who is sensitive about her weight) that
other staff members are making fun of her appearance and state she is "fat and lazy". Which of the
following is the most appropriate response? Correct Answer: Advise the client that his comments are
inappropriate.
The group that is most affected by the "glass ceiling phenomenon" consists of: Correct Answer: Women
who are in careers most often populated by men.
If a client is severely agitated when the counselor tries to complete the psycho-social assessment, which
of the following actions is the most appropriate? Correct Answer: Wait until the client is less agitated.
Carl Jung's "personal unconscious" Correct Answer: just after birth
All of the following are assumptions of groups EXCEPT that: Correct Answer: the leader is a member of
the group.
When a conflict arises between the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and a
governing authority, which takes precedence? Correct Answer: Ultimately, the law may be adhered to
over the code of ethics.
A female client who was successfully treated for an eating disorder tells other women about her success
and recommends her counselor as the expert in treating eating disorders. Her counselor treats eating
disorders as part of her practice but would not consider herself an expert. Ethically, she should: Correct
Answer: Inform the client and anyone she has referred that she is not an expert in treating eating
disorders.
Irvin Yalom identified four stages of a therapy group. The first stage he identified was orientation. The
other three include all BUT which of the following? Correct Answer: Definition
A client with generalized anxiety disorder expresses feelings of powerlessness. Which of the following
interventions is most appropriate to help relieve these feelings? Correct Answer: Include the client in
setting goals and decision-making
If utilizing sensory stimulation therapy (SST) to improve cognition in a client with dementia, it is
important to choose sensory input that is which of the following? Correct Answer: Meaningful to the
client
Which of the following BEST describes a "good" test? Correct Answer: It is valid
A client believes his favorite actress is in love with him, even though he has never met her. Substance
abuse is not a factor, and the client appears to function well in life- holds a job, has social and personal
involvements, and does not appear to be disoriented in any other way. What will the counselor suspect?
Correct Answer: Delusional Disorder
A client with anti-social personality disorder tells the counselor (who is sensitive about her weight) that
other staff members are making fun of her appearance and state she is "fat and lazy". Which of the
following is the most appropriate response? Correct Answer: Advise the client that his comments are
inappropriate.
