ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE - GEORGIA


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

1. Which Ethics Theory proposes that right and wrong are determined by the
consequences?

A. Utilitarianism
B. Social Contract Theory
C. Deontological Theory
D. Virtue Ethics


2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Physical therapy aides must receive general supervision at all times by a
licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
B. At least one member of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
must be appointed from the public at large.
C. Physical therapists must display either the title “physical therapist” or the
abbreviation “PT” on a name tag or similar form of identification
whenever they perform any physical therapy related task.
D. None of the above is true


3. Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy continuing
competence requirements is TRUE?

A.The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy requires each licensed
physical therapist and physical therapist assistant to participate in a
minimum number of thirty (30) clock hours of experience to promote
continuing competence per licensure period.
B. A maximum of 10 continuing competence credit hours are accepted per
calendar day.
C. The GA State Board of Physical Therapy defines the requirements for
competence as “planned learning experiences which have content
beyond the licensee’s present level of knowledge and competence.”
D. All of the above are true.


4. In an outpatient clinic, the physical therapist must provide onsite supervision to
the physical therapist assistant at least:

A. 20% of the PTA’s work hours
B. 33% of the PTA’s work hours
C. 50% of the PTA’s work hours
D. 75% of the PTA’s work hours


5. Which of the following statements concerning physical therapy aides is TRUE?

A. A physical therapy aide may transcribe treatment notes prepared by a
physical therapist.
B. Physical therapy aides must have direct supervision by a physical
therapist at all times when providing supportive activities.
C. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may supervise no
more than 3 physical therapy aides at one time
D. A physical therapy aide may provide physical therapy treatments under
the direct supervision of a physical therapist.


6.According to the Georgia Code of Ethics, when the patient’s needs are beyond
the scope of the therapist’s expertise, the therapist shall

A. provide the best care they are capable of providing
B. discontinue care and refer them back to their physician
C. assist the patient in identifying a qualified person to provide the
necessary services.
D. Provide the patient with a referral to social services.


7. Which of the following may perform Preventative Services?

A. Licensed physical therapist
B. Licensed physical therapist assistant
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above


8. Physical therapists who receive a written request for medical records from a
patient, must furnish the medical records within _________.

A. 3 business days
B. 14 calendar days
C. 72 hours
D. a reasonable period of time


9. Which of the following is False?

A. Physical therapists may routinely waive insurance plan deductibles and
co-payments in order to induce or attract patients.
B. Physical therapy licensees who are convicted of a felony must notify the
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy within 10 days of the
conviction.
C. Under HIPAA, health care providers are required to give patients a clear
written explanation of how the covered entity may use and disclose
patient health information.
D. Violation of the HIPAA standards may result in both civil and criminal
penalties


10. Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be a required element of
Informed Consent?

A. Discussion of consequences of non-treatment
B. Consensus of family members
C. Assessment of patient understanding
D. Acceptance of the intervention by the patient (or legal custodian)

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