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  1. 1A Minnesota psychologist is asked to provide a specialized service outside the psychologist's demonstrated training. What must guide the decision?

    1. A. Whether the client signs a broad waiver
    2. B. The boundaries of the psychologist's competence and techniques
    3. C. Whether the service is commonly advertised
    4. D. The client's willingness to pay privately

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Minn. Stat. §148.98(a) says applicants and licensees must "recognize the boundaries of their competence and the limitations of their techniques." The psychologist therefore may not rely on a waiver, popularity, or payment method.

    Reference: Pre Rules of Conduct — Minn. Stat. § 148.98

  2. 2During required prelicensure supervised employment, an applicant assumes the Rules of Conduct do not yet apply. Is that correct?

    1. A. Yes, until the license is issued
    2. B. Yes, unless the supervisor adopts them by contract
    3. C. No, but only during direct client contact
    4. D. No; they apply during required education, training, and employment

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4500, subpart 1, says the rules apply "including conduct during the period of education, training, and employment that is required for licensure."

    Reference: 7200.4500 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4500

  3. 3A client's important legal-psychology need falls outside a Minnesota licensee's competence. What does the Practice Act require?

    1. A. End all services without further assistance
    2. B. Ask the client to locate help independently
    3. C. Assist the client in obtaining professional help for that aspect
    4. D. Continue the work if it is documented as experimental

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 148.98(b) requires a practitioner to "assist clients in obtaining professional help" for important aspects outside the practitioner's competence.

    Reference: Pre Rules of Conduct — Minn. Stat. § 148.98

  4. 4What function do Minnesota's psychology Rules of Conduct serve in evaluating a provider?

    1. A. They are optional practice suggestions
    2. B. They are standards by which professional conduct is measured
    3. C. They govern only insurance reimbursement
    4. D. They replace all court orders affecting practice

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4500, subpart 2, states: "The rules of conduct constitute the standards by which the professional conduct of the provider is measured."

    Reference: 7200.4500 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4500

  5. 5A licensee's website implies an affiliation with a hospital that does not exist. Which rule controls?

    1. A. The ban on misrepresenting professional affiliations
    2. B. The record-retention requirement
    3. C. The multiple-client privacy rule
    4. D. The termination recommendation rule

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 148.98(c) provides that applicants or licensees shall not "misrepresent their affiliations with any institution, organization, or individual."

    Reference: Pre Rules of Conduct — Minn. Stat. § 148.98

  6. 6A Minnesota provider violates a Rule of Conduct before licensure is granted. Which consequence is expressly possible?

    1. A. Only a private warning
    2. B. Only corrective action after licensure
    3. C. Denial of licensure
    4. D. Automatic permanent disqualification

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4500, subpart 3, makes a violation sufficient reason for "disciplinary action, corrective action, or denial of licensure."

    Reference: 7200.4500 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4500

  7. 7An employer's policy conflicts with Minnesota's psychology Rules of Conduct. What must the provider do?

    1. A. Follow the employer policy while documenting disagreement
    2. B. Ask the client to choose which rule applies
    3. C. Delay action until the next license renewal
    4. D. Clarify the conflict, state the duty to comply, and resolve it in favor of compliance

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4500, subpart 5, requires the provider to clarify the conflict, make known the requirement to comply, and "resolve the conflict in a manner that results in compliance."

    Reference: 7200.4500 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4500

  8. 8A provider is considering a service the provider cannot yet deliver competently. What is the governing limit?

    1. A. Practice is limited to services the provider can provide competently
    2. B. The service is allowed whenever another provider offers it
    3. C. Competence is presumed from licensure alone
    4. D. The service is allowed if no complaint has been filed

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4600, subpart 1, says: "Providers shall limit practice to the services that they can provide competently."

    Reference: 7200.4600 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4600

  9. 9While developing a new psychological service, which preparation may Minnesota require to ensure competent delivery?

    1. A. Only client consent
    2. B. Only malpractice coverage
    3. C. Education, training, consultation, supervision, experience, or a suitable combination
    4. D. Only a written business plan

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4600, subpart 3a, requires "professional education, training, continuing education, consultation, supervision, experience, or a combination thereof" necessary for competence.

    Reference: 7200.4600 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4600

  10. 10A complaint alleges incompetence while a provider was developing a new service. Who bears proof of the steps taken to ensure competence?

    1. A. The client
    2. B. The provider
    3. C. The provider's employer
    4. D. The Board investigator

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 7200.4600, subpart 3a, places "the burden of proof" on the provider to demonstrate the necessary steps were taken.

    Reference: 7200.4600 - MN Rules Part — Minnesota Rules, part 7200.4600

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Minnesota Psychology Practice Act — Minnesota Statutes §§ 148.88–148.981
  • Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 7200 — Psychology

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