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Ethics - New York Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Which statement regarding ethics theories is INCORRECT? (P. 4)

(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 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. 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. 13-15)

(A) physical therapist

(B) physical therapist or physician

(D) None of the above

6. What is the most important role of informed consent? (p. 16-19)

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

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

(D) None of the above.

7. PT professionals are expected to make a "fiduciary" commitment to their patients. This means they will _______. (p. 19-21)

(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. 22-23)

(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.23-24)

(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. 27)

(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 - New York Physical Therapy - 2 Hour

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