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Ethics - Illinois Physical Therapy - 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Which ethics theory is stated INCORRECTLY ? (p. 3-5)

(A) Utilitarianism is the theory that right and wrong is 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 character traits.

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

(A) All actions that are legal are 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. 6-7)

(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. 6-10)

(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, 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. What is the most important role of informed consent? (p. 18-21)

(A) Protect the health care provider against possible liability.

(B) The patient has an opportunity to be an informed participant in their health care decisions.

(D) None of the above.

7. PT professionals are expected to make a “fiduciary” commitment to their patients. This means that they will ________. (p. 21-23)

(A) place the needs and interests of their patients before their own.

(B) provide only evidence-based care.

(D) provide pro-bono services.

8. As per the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act, a physical therapist assistant must practice under the _____ supervision of a licensed physical therapist who maintains ______ contact with the PTA. (p. 25-28)

(A) general; continuous

(B) on-site; occasional

(D) indirect; weekly

9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding Illinois physical therapy continuing education requirements? (p. 29-33)

(A) Licensees must complete at least 3 hours of education related to the ethical practice of physical therapy each licensure period.

(B) A maximum of 75% of the total CE requirement may be earned through self-study.

(D) All of the above.

10. It is unethical for a physical therapist to _________. (p. 39-40)

(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 - Illinois Physical Therapy - 3 Hour

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