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Ethics - Oklahoma Physical Therapy - 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need to answer 11 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. _______ is the theory that proposes ethical behavior is a result of developed or inherent character traits.

(A) Utilitarianism

(B) Social Contract Theory

(D) Virtue Ethics

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

(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?

(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 ________.

(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 ___________.

(A) Physical therapist

(B) Physical therapist or physician

(D) None of the above

6. The primary goal of the informed consent process is to ________.

(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 ___________.

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

(B) Provide only evidence-based care.

(D) Provide pro bon services.

8. Gifts from companies to PTs are acceptable only when ____.

(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. Which profession is NOT identified as an acceptable referral source for physical therapy services?

(A) Physician Assistant

(B) Naturopathic physician

(D) Podiatrist

10. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning Oklahoma licensed Physical Therapist Assistants?

(A) A physical therapist assistant must be supervised by a specific physical therapist or group of physical therapists working in the same practice setting or physical facility.

(B) A physical therapist assistant may document care provided without the cosignature of the supervising physical therapist.

(D) Physical therapist assistants may not recommend adaptive equipment or assistive devices to anyone other than a physical therapist.

11. A Verification of Supervision (Form #5) must be completed annually for each clinical practice setting in which the PTA works.

(A) True

(B) False

12. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the professional development requirements for OK licensed physical therapy professionals?

(A) At least half of the total required hours must be professional development coursework.

(B) Three hours of ethics education is required each two-year licensure period.

(D) Licensees are responsible for maintaining evidence of participation in a professional development experience for a minimum of 8 years.

13. Oklahoma licensed physical therapists are permitted to provide care for more than 30 days without a referral to which of the following?

(A) Children who receive PT services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

(B) Individuals in hospice care.

(D) Indigent individuals receiving Pro Bono services

14. Which of the following is applicable for determining conflict of interest?

(A) Fiduciary assessment

(B) Agency benefit

(D) Universality

15. It is unethical for a physical therapist to ________________.

(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 - Oklahoma Physical Therapy - 3 Hour

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