1.The ethics theory that proposes that ethical behavior is based on character traits is known as _____.

A. Utilitarianism
B. Social Contract Theory
C. Ethical Intuitionism
D. Virtue Ethics

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE:

A. Actions that are legal are always morally right.
B. Actions that are morally right are always legal.
C. Neither A nor B is TRUE
D. Both A and B are TRUE


3. The principles of ethical practice set forth in the APTA Code of Ethics are binding on which of the following?

A. Only those physical therapists who are current paid members of the APTA
B. Only physical therapists engaged in active clinical practice
C. Only physical therapists with masters degrees or higher
D. All physical therapists


4. Which principle of the APTA’s Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist prohibits consensual sexual activity between a therapist and a patient?

A. Principle 8.2(D)
B. Principle 2.1(C)
C. Principle 7.1(B)
D. Principle 4.2(A)


5. Which of the following principles in the APTA’s Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist does NOT relate to the concept of veracity?

A. Principle 6.5(A)
B. Principle 7.3
C. Principle 8.2(D)
D. Principle 2.2


6. Which principle of the APTA’s Guide of Professional Conduct addresses the patient’s right to select their physical therapy provider?

A. Principle 2.1 (B)
B. Principle 2.4 (E)
C. Principle 4.1 (H)
D. Principle 8.2 (A)

7. A physical therapist assistant is directed by their supervising physical therapist to perform a treatment on a patient that is medically contraindicated and potentially dangerous. Which of the following standards found in the APTA’s Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, is applicable to this situation?

A. 1.1(A)
B. 5.3
C. 6.1(A)
D. 6.3


8. According to the APTA’s Standards of Ethical conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, a PTA may perform which one of the following actions?

A. Process requests for confidential patient information
B. Alter a patient’s physical therapy plan of care
C. Select physical therapy interventions
D. Respond to a patient’s inquiry regarding therapeutic interventions


9. The "Trust Test" is used to determine

A. Informed Consent
B. Conflict of Interest
C. Medical Necessity
D. Fair Market Value


10. Which of the following is unethical?

A. Giving concert tickets to the doctor who refers the most patients each month
B. Having a referring physician as your facility’s Medical Director
C. Sending holiday cookies to all local case managers
D. Subleasing office space to a physician