ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE - Wisconsin PT


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. Deontological Theory
D. Virtue Ethics


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

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


3. According to 448.56 of the Wisconsin statutes, a physical therapist may provide PT services without a written referral under which of the following circumstances?

A. In schools to children with disabilities
B. To a patient in a nursing home pursuant to the patient’s plan of care.
C. Care relating to athletic activities, conditioning, or injury prevention
D. All of the above


4. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning PTA supervision requirements?

A. The supervising PT must meet face to face with the PTA at least once every 14 days
B. The supervising PT must provide on-site assessment and reevaluation of each patient’s treatment at least once per month or every 10th treatment day, whichever is sooner.
C. The supervising PT must review all PTA treatment notes weekly.
D. A physical Therapist may not supervise more than 2 full-time PTA’s practicing under general supervision.


5. Unprofessional conduct by a physical therapist is defined in which of the following?

A. Rule PT 4.01 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code
B. Rule PT 7.02 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code
C. Chapter 448.54 of the Wisconsin Statutes
D. Principle 10 of the APTA Code of Ethics


6. The licenses of all Wisconsin physical therapists and physical therapist assistants expire on, and must be renewed before, what date?

A. November 1 of odd years
B. November 1 of even years
C. January 1 of even years
D. October 1 of odd years


7. Each biennial registration period, Wisconsin licensed physical therapists must complete ____ hours of continuing education; and physical therapist assistants must complete ____ hours of continuing education.  Included in that total, ____ hours must be in the area of ethics and jurisprudence.

A. 30, 20, 2
B. 30, 30, 4
C. 30, 20, 4
D. 20, 20, 4


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. Which of the following is NOT a provision under HIPAA?

A. All patients shall receive copies of all of their medical records within 60 days of completion of their care.
B. Providers must give patients a clear written explanation about how their health information will be used.
C. An individual’s specific authorization is required in order to use their patient information for marketing purposes.
D. Providers and other covered entities must train their employees in privacy procedures.


10. The “Trust Test” is used to determine

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

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