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Ethics & Jurisprudence - Indiana Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need to answer 14 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. Which statement regarding ethics theory is defined INCORRECTLY? (p. 4-5)

(A) Utilitariansim is the theory that right and wrong are determined by consequence.

(B) Social Contract Theory proposes that moral code is created by the people who form societies.

(D) Natural Law Theory proposes that ethical behavior is a result of inherent traits.

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. Which of the following is NOT one of the stated purposes of the APTA's Code of Ethics? (p. 7)

(A) Provide standards of behavior and performance that form the basis of professional accountability to the public.

(B) Establish rules that define lawful physical therapy practice.

(D) Establish standards by which the APTA can determine if a physical therapist has engaged in unethical conduct.

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. 7-10)

(A) their patient

(B) a PTA working under their supervision

(D) All of the above

5. According to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA's shall provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a _________. (p. 13-16)

(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. 17-20)

(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 that they will _______. (p. 20-22)

(A) Place the needs and interests of their patients before 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. 22-24)

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

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

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

9. Information relating to _______ is considered to be individually identifiable health information that is covered under the Privacy Rule of HIPAA. (p. 24)

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

(B) The provision of healthcare to the individual.

(D) All of the above.

10. Which Indiana licensed profession is NOT a recognized referral source for physical therapy services? (p. 27)

(A) Psychologist

(B) Dentist

(D) Advanced practice registered nurse

11. Indiana licensed PTs may evaluate and treat individuals without a provider referral for a maximum of _______ calendar days beginning with the date of the initiation of treatment. (p. 28)

(A) 42

(B) 30

(D) 14

12. An Indiana licensed physical therapist may legally perform spinal manipulation without a referral. (p. 28)

(A) True

(B) False

13. Emergency first aid may be rendered by any person (p. 28)

(A) True

(B) False

14. An Indiana licensed physical therapist may legally perform sharp debridement without a referral. (p. 30)

(A) True

(B) False

15. The Indiana Board of Physical Therapy is comprised of _______. (p, 30)

(A) 3 PTs, 1 PTA, and 1 unaffiliated resident of the state

(B) 4 PTs, 1 physician, 1 attorney

(D) 3 PTs, 2 physicians, and 1 attorney

16. What level of supervision is required for a physical therapy aide to perform designated tasks? (p. 30)

(A) General supervision by a PTA

(B) Direct supervision by a PTA

(D) Direct supervision by a PT

17. Patients in a rehabilitation facility receiving care form a PTA must be examined by a supervising PT at least once every _______. (p. 34)

(A) 7 days

(B) 14 days

(D) 30 days

18. Every Indiana licensed PT and PTA must renew their license biennially on or before _______. (p. 35)

(A) January 1 of each even-numbered year.

(B) July 1 of each even-numbered year.

(D) July of each odd-numbered year.

19. Each biennial renewal period, Indiana PTs & PTAs must complete _______. (p. 40)

(A) At least 22 hours of continuing competency activities.

(B) At least 10 hours of Category I activities.

(D) All of the above.

20. It is unethical for a physical therapist to _______. (p. 47-48)

(A) Have a referring 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 & Jurisprudence - Indiana Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

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