1. What is the primary ethical principle that guides counselors in their

interactions with mental health patients?

A. Autonomy

B. Nonmaleficence

C. Beneficence

D. Justice

Answer: B. Nonmaleficence

Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that requires counselors

to do no harm to their patients.

2. Which of the following actions would be considered a breach of

confidentiality in counseling?

A. Sharing patient information with their family members with their

consent

B. Discussing a patient's case with another mental health professional for

consultation purposes

C. Posting about a patient's case on social media without their permission

D. Using a patient's information for research purposes with their consent

Answer: C. Posting about a patient's case on social media without their

permission

Rationale: Breaching confidentiality by sharing patient information on

social media without their permission violates their right to privacy and

confidentiality.

3. When working with a child client, which ethical principle should

counselors prioritize?

A. Beneficence

B. Autonomy

C. Nonmaleficence

D. Justice

Answer: B. Autonomy

Rationale: Autonomy refers to the concept of respecting the individual's

right to make their own decisions, which is particularly important when

working with children.

4. Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of

beneficence in the context of counseling?

A. Providing clients with accurate information to make informed decisions