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1. 1A recipient is hospitalized solely for mental illness. What happens to the recipient's civil rights because of hospitalization alone under Tennessee law?

   1. A. No civil right is lost solely for that reason.
   2. B. All civil rights are suspended until discharge.
   3. C. Only property rights are suspended.
   4. D. Rights depend entirely on facility policy.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “service recipient”. The cited provision establishes that no civil right is lost solely for that reason. Applied to this fact pattern, A is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: (FontSet/CFFDejaVuSerif-Italic) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-3-102(a)

2. 2What qualifying condition must exist for emergency involuntary detention under Tennessee law?

   1. A. Mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
   2. B. Any physical illness.
   3. C. A past-due bill.
   4. D. A family disagreement.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “service recipient”. The cited provision establishes that mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Applied to this fact pattern, A is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: (FontSet/CFFDejaVuSerif-Italic) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-6-401

3. 3A psychologist has reasonable cause to suspect child abuse. Who bears the reporting duty under Tennessee law?

   1. A. Any person with the statutory knowledge or reasonable cause.
   2. B. Only physicians.
   3. C. Only school principals.
   4. D. Only a parent.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “child abuse”. The cited provision establishes that any person with the statutory knowledge or reasonable cause. Applied to this fact pattern, A is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: (FontSet/CFFDejaVuSerif-Italic) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-403(a)

4. 4A patient makes a written request for records. By when must a full and complete copy be furnished under Tennessee law?

   1. A. Within three calendar days.
   2. B. Within thirty days.
   3. C. At the next renewal.
   4. D. Within ten working days.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “medical records”. The cited provision establishes that within ten working days. Applied to this fact pattern, D is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: TNCode Bill Volume 2 (2025) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-2-101

5. 5May a psychologist prescribe an antidepressant solely under a Tennessee psychology license?

   1. A. Yes, for every psychologist.
   2. B. Yes, after one continuing-education course.
   3. C. No; the Act does not authorize prescribing drugs.
   4. D. Only when the patient pays privately.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “psychologist”. The cited provision establishes that no; the Act does not authorize prescribing drugs. Applied to this fact pattern, C is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: TNCode Bill Volume 2 (2025) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-11-204

6. 6For whom must a psychologist in a covered clinical setting maintain a patient record under Tennessee law?

   1. A. Only insured patients.
   2. B. Each patient seen.
   3. C. Only adults.
   4. D. Only patients seen three times.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “patient records”. The cited provision establishes that each patient seen. Applied to this fact pattern, B is the only option that follows that rule.

   Reference: 2025 Rulemaking Hearing Psychology — Board Rules and Regulations link; Rule 1180-01-.06(2)

7. 7A psychologist licensed elsewhere requests Tennessee authorization for brief professional activity under Rule 1180-02-.05. What is the maximum authorized practice period within one year?

   1. A. Five days within one year.
   2. B. Thirty days within one year.
   3. C. Twelve days within one year.
   4. D. Ninety days within one year.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The current rule permits authorization “for a period not to exceed twelve (12) days within a one (1) year period.” Therefore C states the maximum duration.

   Reference: 1180 02.20221030 — Board Rules and Regulations link; Rule 1180-02-.05(3)(f)

8. 8Under the APA Ethics Code incorporated into Tennessee's jurisprudence-exam scope, which parts state enforceable conduct rules rather than aspirational goals?

   1. A. The Preamble alone.
   2. B. The specific Ethical Standards.
   3. C. The five General Principles alone.
   4. D. Illustrative comments written by third parties.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Code explains that the Preamble and General Principles “are not themselves enforceable rules,” while the Ethical Standards set forth enforceable rules. Therefore B is correct.

   Reference: APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2017) — Board Rules and Regulations link; Rule 1180-02-.04(2)(c)5, incorporation of the 2002 APA Ethical Standards; incorporated Introduction and Applicability

9. 9A Tennessee psychologist is asked whether a former service recipient may be treated as legally incompetent solely because of past hospitalization. What should the psychologist explain?

   1. A. A family member's oral request under a distinct administrative or clinical rule.
   2. B. Evidence of a qualifying adjudication or other statutory legal status.
   3. C. A thirty-day hospitalization under a distinct administrative or clinical rule.
   4. D. A clinician's billing diagnosis under a distinct administrative or clinical rule.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “service recipient”. Hospitalization alone does not establish legal incompetence; evidence of a qualifying adjudication or statutory status is required. Applied here, B is correct.

   Reference: (FontSet/CFFDejaVuSerif-Italic) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-3-102(b)

10. 10What risk level must accompany the qualifying condition under Tennessee law?

    1. A. A remote chance of inconvenience.
    2. B. An immediate substantial likelihood of serious harm.
    3. C. Any chance of treatment noncompliance.
    4. D. A future property loss only.

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The cited official text expressly uses the phrase “service recipient”. The cited provision establishes that an immediate substantial likelihood of serious harm. Applied to this fact pattern, B is the only option that follows that rule.

    Reference: (FontSet/CFFDejaVuSerif-Italic) — Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-6-401