1. “Ethics” is derived from the Greek word “Ethos” meaning:

A. The law
B. Character
C. Society
D. Wisdom


2. Which ethics theory proposes that each person should do whatever promotes their own best interest?

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


3. The standard of ethical conduct for a massage therapist who is not a member of the AMTA is which of the following?

A. State practice act
B. AMTA Code of Ethics
C. Facility policy and procedure manual
D. JCAHO


4. The practice of disclosing all pertinent information to a patient and then allowing them to participate in their healthcare decisions is called:

A. Informed consent
B. Veracity
C. Medical necessity
D. Conflict of interest


5. The billing and coding “Triad” refers to:

A. Standardized billing forms
B. The patient, the therapist, and the physician
C. The procedure that is performed, is the procedure that is documented, is the procedure that is billed.
D. Cervical / thoracic / lumbar


6. The “trust test” is used to determine:

A. Billing irregularities
B. Breaches in patient confidentiality
C. Medical necessity
D. Conflict of interest


7. Which of the following is ethical:

A. Providing your top referral source with additional clerical staff to help process his managed care referrals.
B. A case manager who agrees to send all her clients to you in exchange for office space in your facility.
C. Paying a commission to a doctor’s medical assistant for each patient they refer to you.
D. None of the above


8. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the AMTA’s Standards of Practice were developed?

A. To promote the use of massage as an adjunct therapy
B. To assist the LMT in providing safe, consistent care
C. To determine quality of care provided
D. To assist the public to understand what to expect from a professional massage therapist


9. Which of the following is a summary statement of the standards by which massage therapists agree to conduct their practices and is a declaration of the general principles of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavior?

A. Standards of Practice
B. Code of Ethics
C. Practice Act
D. Massage Therapy Bill of Rights


10. Which of the following is NOT included in the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights?

A. The individual dignity of a patient must be respected at all times and upon all occasions.
B. A patient has the right to know the name, function, and qualifications of each health care provider who is providing medical services to the patient.
C. A patient in a health care facility who does not speak English, must always be provided with an interpreter prior to receiving medical services.
D. A patient has the right to receive a copy of an itemized bill upon request.