Jee - Cpo Practice Test

Front 1

when there's a conflict between employer or 3rd party user need and that of the direct recipient ... who takes precedent?

Back 1

The client's needs take precedent.

Front 2

under what circumstances is someone unfit to stand trial?

Back 2

when they are unable to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings

Front 3

is having a mental disorder reason for a person to be found unfit to stand trial?

Back 3

No... having a mental disorder does not preclude a person from understaning the nature and consequences of the proceedings.

Front 4

In an emergency situation, what should you remember about applying an intervention?

Back 4

1. emergency treatment should not occur if there is an indication that the treatment is not wanted.

2. fully informed consent need not be obtained "in circumstances of urgent need"

3. a member is expected to exercise judgement about hos much info is appropriate to provide regarding the intervention

Front 5

What should you remember about commitments that you make to clients... for example, you say you'll have a report done by a certain time.

Back 5

honor your commitment unless serious and unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness) intervene

Front 6

In a pinch, are you allowed to communicate key findings over the phone?

Back 6

No, providing key findings over the phone would not be an acceptable alternative to providing the full report as promised.

Front 7

As a substitute for providing a full report, in a circumstance when you are delayed in writing the report, is it OK to provide key findings in writing?

Back 7

No, it is not an acceptable alternative to providign the full report if promised.

Front 8

In what circumstances does a client NOT have the right to receive a copy of their report?

Back 8

when the right has been waived or is prohibited by law or court order.

Front 9

Can you just give a patient a report and have them go away without you going through it with them?

Back 9

No you cant. the examiner or knowledgeable 3rd party should be available to interpret the report to avoid misunderstandings and answer any questions.

Front 10

Does the "standards for educational and psychological testing" specify who the client is to request a copy of their report from.

Back 10

No it does not. The client does however have a right to have a copy of their report, unless it has been waived or prohibited by court order.

Front 11

Can you ever guarantee absolute confidentiality in the absence of knowing the specific information to be disclosed?

Back 11

No you cannot.

Front 12

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, if disclosure needs to be part of the psychological report, who should be provided a copy of the report?

Back 12

any parent in attendance at the proceedings; the youth's counsel; and the prosecution.

the report may also be provided to any parent who shows interest in the proceedings, and to corrections officials if the youth's safety would otherwise be jeopardized.

The YCJA also specifies that the Court may deem specific statements made during a psychological evaluation to be admissible as evidence.

Front 13

if a youth discloses suicidal feelings to you as part of an assessment, what should be considered?

Back 13

the specific individuals needed to be informed in such a circumstance will be determined by where the youth is currently living and who can best intervene.

Front 14

Why should a doctoral student be first author on a publication based on their dissertation? In what circumstance would it be OK for the student to not be first author?

Back 14

They should be first author because they made the most significant contribution to the work. However, if the student did not conceptualize the primary conceptual work and research design - say the supervisor did it - then it may be appropriate for the supervisor to be lead author.

Front 15

If a student you are supervising tells you about a mental health problem they are experiencing, is it OK if you talk to another member about what the student told you.

Back 15

Nope. you would need the student's consent to do that.

Front 16

There is a general rule that you can't have sex with your client for at least 2 years after your last dealings with them. What is the other big thing in this type of situation that you MUST consider?

Back 16

whether the previous relationship "reasonably could be expected to influence the client's personal decision making".

Length of treatment is one factor that the member should consider; however, it is not sufficient.

it should also be remembered that specified time limits are only a minimum standard.

Front 17

Let's say that for unforseen and legitimate circumstances you are unable to communicate a diagnosis in person to a client. What should you do?

Back 17

obtain the best possible service required when circumstances beyond your control make it impossible to provide an anticipated service themselves.

In the case of providing a diagnosis, another member is in the best position to be able to do this. So you should seek out another member to tag in.

Front 18

Let's say that there is a hospital policy that would allow you to do something that would go against the code of ethics or practice guidelines, what should you do?

Back 18

hospital policy does not offset the ethical responsibility of members.

Your actions must satisfy all standards and guidelines.

Front 19

You are in a position of hiring a person for a job in a psychological position. The candidate only gives you one reference and it's not a very recent one. Do you have the right to request additional references that you feel are more appropriate?

Back 19

Yes you do. you have a responsibility to protect persons who may receive services from the candidate; therefore, you have a responsibility to request pertinent information before making a hiring decision.

Their privacy is secondary to that, but you should request this from the candidate rather than going behind their back.

Front 20

somebody helps you out with a study by giving you access to a particular population of people that you would have otherwise not had access to. Does that action permit them to have authorship in the subsequent publication?

Back 20

No it does not. Authorship is granted based on work done in proportion to the contribution made.

Giving authorship for this reason is equivalent to dishonesty and misrepresentation.

Front 21

according to the Child and Family Service Act, under what circumstances can a child age 12-15 years be seen for counseling?

Back 21

the child alone can give consent as long as the member discusses "with the child at the earliest opportunity the desirability of involving the child's parent".

- you don't have to insist that the child's parents be involved before proceeding.

Front 22

according to the Child and Family Service Act, what is said about a child's consent to involve the parent?

Back 22

- it is desirable to involve the child's parents; however, consent to involve the parent rests with the child.

Front 23

What does the child and family service act have to say about an instance when a child is demonstrating serious depression and threatening suicide and the parents aren't willing to do anything?

Back 23

a child is in need of protection if they demonstrate serious depression and person's charged with the child's care are refusing treatment.

Front 24

What does the Children's Law Reform Act say about assessing a person for custody and access?

Back 24

- the prospective custodial parent's plan for care of the child be considered.

the Act does not specify that criminal history, psychiatric history, or whether the person will relocate the child, should be considered.

Front 25

What parameters should be implemented if you are implementing services that are outside your area of competance.

Back 25

first, you shouldn't do this if there is another option, second, if there is no other option, you should only do so under supervision.

Front 26

under the Regulated Health Professions Act, are strong sexual feelings towards a client/patient considered sexual abuse.

Back 26

No it is not.

Front 27

If a regulated health professional discloses to you that they have behaved inappropriately in a sexual manner to patients, but they are wanting to get help from you about this... are you obligated to report this?

Back 27

Yes, continuing in therapy does not consitute an acceptable reason for not making a report.

Front 28

What do the Standards of Professional conduct say about sharing health information with other persons that the client has consented to?

Back 28

a member has an obligation to provide access to health information to the client or the client's authorized representative when requested to do so by the client.

This includes disclosures to persons outside ontario.