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Ethics - Pennsylvania Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need to answer 7 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. Which ethics theory is accurately defined? (p. 4-5)

(A) Utilitarianism proposes that right and wrong is determined by consequence.

(B) Social Contract Theory is based on the theory that each person should do whatever promotes their own best interests.

(D) Natural Law Theory proposes that moral code is created by the people who form societies.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (p. 5-6)

(A) All actions that are legal are also morally right.

(B) All actions that are morally right are also legal.

(D) The APTA Code of Ethics establishes ethical behavior for all physical therapists; including therapists who are not members of the APTA.

3. The APTA’s Code of Ethics instructs physical therapy professionals on what decisions to make and how to act. (p. 6-8)

(A) True

(B) False

4. As per the principles of the APTA's Code of Ethics, it is unethical for a physical therapist to have a sexual relationship with ________. (p. 13-14)

(A) their patient

(B) a PTA working under their supervision

(D) All of the above

5. Physical therapist assistants shall provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a ___________. (p. 14-17)

(A) physical therapist

(B) physical therapist or physician

(D) None of the above

6. The primary goal of the informed consent process is to _______. (p. 16-17)

(A) Provide protection for health care providers against litigation.

(B) Ensure that patients have an opportunity to be informed participants in decisions about their health.

(D) Facilitate the practice of evidence-based medicine.

7. PT professionals are expected to make a "fiduciary" commitment to their patients. This means they will _______. (p. 18-19)

(A) Place the needs and interests of their patients above their own.

(B) Provide only evidence-based care.

(D) Provide pro bono services.

8. Gifts from companies to physical therapists are acceptable only when ____. (p. 21-22)

(A) the primary purpose is the enhancement of patient care and medical knowledge

(B) each professional in the field receives the same gift without regard to previous product usage

(D) permission is received from the professional's employer

9. Information relating to _____ is individually identifiable health information that is covered under the Privacy Rule of HIPAA. (p. 22-23)

(A) an individual's past, present or future physical or mental health or condition

(B) the provision of health care to the individual

(D) All of the above

10. It is unethical for a physical therapist to ________________. (p. 28-29)

(A) have a physician as a medical director

(B) sublease office space to a potential referral source

(D) meet with a physician to educate them about new physical therapy techniques and interventions

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Ethics - Pennsylvania Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

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