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Ethics - Texas Physical Therapy

INSTRUCTIONS
You will need to answer 7 questions correctly to pass the test.
You can only check ONE box per question.
If you check more than one box for same question, that answer will not count.

1. The ethics theory that proposes that right and wrong are determined by the consequences is called

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

2. The duty to tell the truth is also known as

A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Veracity

3. Which of the following is not permissible under the Rules of the Texas Physical Therapy Board?

A. PT treatment of a patient referred by a physician’s assistant
B. PT evaluation of a patient without a referral.
C. Provision of emergency care by a PT to prevent serious impairment to bodily functions.
D. PT treatment without referral for up to 60 days to home health patients previously referred to therapy within the last 12 months.

4. A Texas licensed PTA may do all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. administer ultraviolet therapy
B. teach a patient’s family members to do selected treatment procedures
C. recommend an assistive device to a patient
D. identify architectural barriers

5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding supervision?

A. A supervising PT must be on call and readily available when physical therapy services are being provided by a PTA.
B. A PT can supervise no more than 3 PTAs at one time.
C. PTA’s may supervise physical therapy aides
D. Supervising physical therapists must hold documented conferences with the PTA regarding the patient.

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Which principle of The APTA’s Guide of Professional Conduct prohibits consensual sexual activity between a therapist and a patient?

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

9. The “Trust Test” is used to determine

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

10. Which of the following is unethical?

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