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1. Suicide checks in as the ___ or ___ leading cause of death in the US
(higher than homicide). - correct answer - 11th or 12th
(Guns account for more than all other methods put together.)
2. Suicide is the 2nd/3rd leading cause of death for those ages ____ to
____. - correct answer - 15 to 24.
3. Suicide is more likely to occur in rural areas and in times of economic
recession/depression. - correct answer - Most suicides occur in the
spring at the end of April or May.
4. ____ to ____ of clients will give warning signs of suicide. - correct
answer - 75 to 80%
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5. Informed consent - correct answer - The process of giving the client a
document stating counselor qualifications, office hours, billing policies,
emergency procedures, therapy techniques, and confidentiality rules so
they can acknowledge and sign to signify understanding.
6. Privileged communication (client's privilege) - correct answer - Legal
term implying that a therapeutic interaction (verbal or written) will not be
available for public inspection (without client consent).
The client can choose whether to reveal confidential info (usually on
witness stand) - they are the holder of the privilege.
7. Privileged communication is a _____ concept which protects _____, not
counselors. - correct answer - legal, clients
8. Privileged communication laws are not applicable in cases of - correct
answer - child abuse, neglect, exploitation, suicide, homicidal threats,
criminal intentions, clients in dire need of hospitalization, malpractice
suits, where client is a minor or mentally incompetent.
9. Privileged communication that is 'qualified' means - correct answer -
exceptions may exist.
(Privileged comm. based on licensure status, not degree of certification
credetials, because it is a LEGAL concept.)
10. Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor
licensure? - correct answer - Psychologists
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11. NBCC - correct answer - National Board for Certified Counselors,
formed in 1982,
awards the NCC generic credential.
NCC - correct answer - National Certified Counselor
Good for 5 years with 100 hours of professional development.
(Passing the NCE will get a counselor this certification.)
12. ACA - correct answer - American Counseling Association
(used to be the American Personnel and Guidance Association [AACD])
13. CCMHA - correct answer - Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(Must get NCC credential first.)
14. NCSC - correct answer - National Certified School Counselor
(Must get NCC credential first.)
15. Scope of practice - correct answer - Counselors should only practice
using techniques for which they have been trained.
NCE EXAM - PROFESSIONAL
ORIENTATION AND ETHICS 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR
GRADES.
1. Suicide checks in as the ___ or ___ leading cause of death in the US
(higher than homicide). - correct answer - 11th or 12th
(Guns account for more than all other methods put together.)
2. Suicide is the 2nd/3rd leading cause of death for those ages ____ to
____. - correct answer - 15 to 24.
3. Suicide is more likely to occur in rural areas and in times of economic
recession/depression. - correct answer - Most suicides occur in the
spring at the end of April or May.
4. ____ to ____ of clients will give warning signs of suicide. - correct
answer - 75 to 80%
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5. Informed consent - correct answer - The process of giving the client a
document stating counselor qualifications, office hours, billing policies,
emergency procedures, therapy techniques, and confidentiality rules so
they can acknowledge and sign to signify understanding.
6. Privileged communication (client's privilege) - correct answer - Legal
term implying that a therapeutic interaction (verbal or written) will not be
available for public inspection (without client consent).
The client can choose whether to reveal confidential info (usually on
witness stand) - they are the holder of the privilege.
7. Privileged communication is a _____ concept which protects _____, not
counselors. - correct answer - legal, clients
8. Privileged communication laws are not applicable in cases of - correct
answer - child abuse, neglect, exploitation, suicide, homicidal threats,
criminal intentions, clients in dire need of hospitalization, malpractice
suits, where client is a minor or mentally incompetent.
9. Privileged communication that is 'qualified' means - correct answer -
exceptions may exist.
(Privileged comm. based on licensure status, not degree of certification
credetials, because it is a LEGAL concept.)
10. Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor
licensure? - correct answer - Psychologists
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11. NBCC - correct answer - National Board for Certified Counselors,
formed in 1982,
awards the NCC generic credential.
NCC - correct answer - National Certified Counselor
Good for 5 years with 100 hours of professional development.
(Passing the NCE will get a counselor this certification.)
12. ACA - correct answer - American Counseling Association
(used to be the American Personnel and Guidance Association [AACD])
13. CCMHA - correct answer - Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(Must get NCC credential first.)
14. NCSC - correct answer - National Certified School Counselor
(Must get NCC credential first.)
15. Scope of practice - correct answer - Counselors should only practice
using techniques for which they have been trained.
