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1. 1Before beginning treatment, a Nebraska psychologist discusses the proposed service with an adult client. Whose consent must the psychologist obtain?

   1. A. The client's employer or health insurer
   2. B. The client or the client's legal representative
   3. C. The referring clinician or referral agency
   4. D. The treating psychologist or clinical supervisor

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 172 NAC 156-003 states: "A psychologist shall obtain from a client or his or her legal representative informed and voluntary consent before providing or assisting in the care of treatment of the client." The adult client is therefore the proper decision-maker unless a legal representative acts for the client.

   Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-003

2. 2A doctoral-level psychologist consults only with a corporation, and no individuals receiving direct services are the intended beneficiaries. How does Nebraska's Psychology Practice Act treat this activity?

   1. A. As the Act's exemption for qualifying organizational consultation
   2. B. As the Act's exemption for qualifying school-system employment
   3. C. As the Act's exemption for qualifying supervised graduate training
   4. D. As the Act's exemption for qualifying clergy ministerial service

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3113(1) exempts "the provision of psychological services or consultation to organizations or institutions" when it does not involve direct services to individuals or groups who are themselves the intended beneficiaries. Payment does not alter the exemption.

   Reference: Psychology — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3113(1)

3. 3A Nebraska-certified school psychologist wants to rely on the Psychology Practice Act exemption while working directly for a school. Which employment arrangement qualifies?

   1. A. Independent contracting in several State Board of Education settings
   2. B. Regular employee status in a State Board of Education setting
   3. C. Private-practice employment adjacent to a public educational setting
   4. D. Parent-funded consulting performed outside the educational setting

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3113(4)(a) limits the exemption to "regular employment within a setting under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education" and specifies that the person must be an employee, not an independent contractor.

   Reference: Psychology — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3113(4)(a)

4. 4A financial interest could impair a Nebraska psychologist's judgment for a counseling client. What must the psychologist do before providing the service?

   1. A. Advise the client of the conflict affecting professional judgment
   2. B. Advise the health insurer of the conflict affecting claim review
   3. C. Advise the referring clinician of the conflict affecting the referral
   4. D. Advise the employer of the conflict affecting workplace scheduling

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Under 172 NAC 156-003.01, lack of voluntary consent includes when the psychologist "Fails to advise a client of a conflict of interest." Disclosure to the client is the controlling Nebraska requirement.

   Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-003.01

5. 5A counseling client alleges emotional damages in a lawsuit and thereby places mental state in issue. May the client invoke Nebraska's psychologist-client privilege for that issue?

   1. A. Yes, without exception
   2. B. No, the statute lists this circumstance as an exception
   3. C. Yes, unless the psychologist is subpoenaed twice
   4. D. No, but only if the lawsuit is criminal

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3131(3)(f) provides that privilege may not be claimed "When the client or patient, by alleging mental or emotional damages in litigation, puts his or her mental state in issue." The civil claim triggers the stated exception.

   Reference: Psychology — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3131(3)(f)

6. 6For a U.S. institution to satisfy Nebraska's statutory definition of an institution of higher education, who must recognize its accrediting organization?

   1. A. The United States Department of Education
   2. B. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
   3. C. The Department of Justice
   4. D. The Department of Labor

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3106(1) requires a U.S. institution to be accredited by "an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education." That federal recognition controls.

   Reference: Psychology — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3106(1)

7. 7A counseling client is clearly and convincingly receiving no benefit from an ongoing professional relationship. What does Nebraska require of the psychologist?

   1. A. Continue until the client requests discharge
   2. B. Terminate the clinical or consulting relationship
   3. C. Convert the relationship to an assessment service
   4. D. Continue for one additional renewal period

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 172 NAC 156-007.02 makes it unprofessional conduct to fail "to terminate a clinical or consulting relationship with a client when the client is clearly and convincingly not benefiting from it." Termination is required on these facts.

   Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-007.02

8. 8Which Nebraska advertising prohibition applies when a psychologist promises that a professional service will cure every client?

   1. A. The prohibition against patient testimonials about service quality
   2. B. The prohibition against comparisons of competing service desirability
   3. C. The prohibition against guarantees of professional services
   4. D. The prohibition against direct solicitation of individual clients

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 172 NAC 156-005.01(C) includes in prohibited advertising "a statement guaranteeing any professional services." The guarantee is impermissible regardless of medium or payment.

   Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-005.01(C)

9. 9Before participation in non-minimal-risk research, what agreement must a Nebraska psychologist establish with participants?

   1. A. An agreement clarifying investigator and participant responsibilities
   2. B. An agreement assigning publication and authorship responsibilities
   3. C. An agreement allocating sponsor and institution expenses
   4. D. An agreement scheduling data analysis and report deadlines

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 172 NAC 156-011.01 requires an agreement before participation "that clarifies the obligations and responsibilities of the psychologist and of the participant." The stated research falls within that requirement.

   Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-011.01

10. 10A family requests counseling, but the roles of the parents and child in the service are unclear. What is required for valid consent in Nebraska?

    1. A. Clarify the nature of the relationship to all directly affected parties
    2. B. Identify only the person paying the fee
    3. C. Let each party infer the relationship from the intake form
    4. D. Clarify the relationship only after the first dispute

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 172 NAC 156-003.02 identifies as a consent failure when a psychologist "Fails to clarify the nature of the relationship to all parties directly affected by the services." The psychologist must clarify the roles at the outset.

    Reference: Regulations Defining Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist — 172 NAC 156-003.02