RBT Study Guide Unit F: Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice Written by an ABA-Certified Educator RBT Professional Conduct Quiz 1) What is the most appropriate way for an RBT to respond to a clientโs concerned parent? Suggest the family try alternative treatments Recommend a new behavior strategy Empathetically listen and encourage them to talk to the BCBA Tell them theyโre handling everything wrong Explanation: RBTs should listen supportively, but avoid making recommendations, as that is the BCBAโs role. Explanation: RBTs should listen supportively, but avoid making recommendations, as that is the BCBAโs role. 2) After resigning, a clientโs parent asks Andrew if they can stay in touch. How long should he wait before starting a personal friendship? 2 years 3 years 7 years No need to wait Explanation: RBTs must maintain professional boundaries for at least 7 years after services have ended, even if theyโve left the role. Explanation: RBTs must maintain professional boundaries for at least 7 years after services have ended, even if theyโve left the role. 3) Which scenario best demonstrates a dual relationship that an RBT should avoid? Holding a session during the clientโs birthday party to support treatment goals Attending a company event with other RBTs and BCBAs Following the clientโs sister and mom on Instagram All the above Explanation: Following a clientโs family members on social media creates a personal relationship that crosses professional boundaries, violating ethical standards. Explanation: Following a clientโs family members on social media creates a personal relationship that crosses professional boundaries, violating ethical standards. 4) How often should your supervisor provide you with performance feedback? Weekly Monthly Annually Each supervised session and on an ongoing basis Explanation: Feedback should be provided during every supervised session and consistently over time to support the RBTโs growth and maintain effective services. Explanation: Feedback should be provided during every supervised session and consistently over time to support the RBTโs growth and maintain effective services. 5) Which situation would violate professional boundaries as an RBT? Accepting a gift worth $5 Becoming friends with the clientโs family outside of sessions Maintaining professional distance Attending a clinical meeting about client progress Explanation: Forming personal friendships with a clientโs family is a clear boundary violation and may impact objectivity and professionalism. Explanation: Forming personal friendships with a clientโs family is a clear boundary violation and may impact objectivity and professionalism. 6) Which statement is accurate about keeping your monthly supervision logs as an RBT? You are not required to record supervision contacts Your supervisor is solely responsible for recording and maintaining supervision records You are solely responsible for recording and maintaining supervision records You and your supervisor must maintain supervision logs for 7 years Explanation: According to the BACB, both the RBT and supervisor must retain supervision documentation for at least 7 years for compliance and audit purposes. Explanation: According to the BACB, both the RBT and supervisor must retain supervision documentation for at least 7 years for compliance and audit purposes. 7) Andrew was Jenniferโs RBT. Now that the therapeutic relationship has ended, when could they ethically begin a romantic relationship? Immediately After 1 year After 2 years After 7 years Explanation: According to BACB ethics code, RBTs must wait at least 2 years after services have ended before any personal or romantic involvement. Explanation: According to BACB ethics code, RBTs must wait at least 2 years after services have ended before any personal or romantic involvement. 8) What should an RBT do if they realize they wonโt meet their required supervision hours this month? Ignore the issue Continue working unsupervised Report the issue to BACB first Notify their supervisor and arrange extra supervision Explanation: The correct step is to immediately notify the supervisor and try to schedule make-up supervision hours before the month ends. Explanation: The correct step is to immediately notify the supervisor and try to schedule make-up supervision hours before the month ends. 9) Andrew feels his relationship with client Jennifer is becoming too personal. What is the best step to take? Inform Jenniferโs parents Inform his supervisor Inform Jenniferโs caregivers Do nothing Explanation: RBTs are ethically obligated to inform their supervisor if boundaries start to blur, ensuring professional distance is maintained. Explanation: RBTs are ethically obligated to inform their supervisor if boundaries start to blur, ensuring professional distance is maintained. 10) How much supervision must an RBT receive each month, according to BACB guidelines? 1% of direct hours 3% of direct hours 5% of direct hours 10% of direct hours Explanation: The BACB requires at least 5% of the RBTโs monthly direct service hours to be supervised by a qualified professional. Explanation: The BACB requires at least 5% of the RBTโs monthly direct service hours to be supervised by a qualified professional. 11) Which is the most appropriate way for an RBT to communicate with a clientโs stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers)? Report client progress as directed by the BCBA Give advice about parenting strategies Discuss client cases with other RBTs without permission Share detailed clinical recommendations Explanation: RBTs should only share information authorized by the BCBA, staying within their defined scope of practice. Explanation: RBTs should only share information authorized by the BCBA, staying within their defined scope of practice. Your score is Restart quiz Unit A: Measurement RBT Practice Exam 1 RBT Practice Exam 2 RBT Practice Exam 3 RBT Practice Exam 4 RBT Practice Exam 5
