You will need to answer 14 questions correctly to pass the test.
1. The Board (MA Board of Allied Health Professions) presumes that a ratio that exceeds one physical therapist to three physical therapist assistants is not safe and effective. (p. 26)
2. It is unethical for a physical therapist to __________. (p. 37)
3. Which of the following is applicable for determining conflict of interest? (p. 36)
4. Activities directly relating to PT practice that exceed a basic level of knowledge are approved for MA continuing competence points if they have already been approved for PT continuing competence credit by a governmental agency in any other state. (p. 32)
5. .Each renewal period, the continuing competency activities completed by licensees must include ___ points in MA PT ethics, laws, and regulations. (p 30)
6. .MA licensed PTs & PTAs must complete a minimum of __ points of Board recognized continuing competence activities each biennial renewal period. (p 30)
7. If a PT has an arrangement with a referring source in which the referring source derives income from the PT service, the PT must disclose this arrangement to the patient. (p. 30)
8. Physical therapist assistants are required to have their documentation cosigned. (p. 28)
9. In a skilled nursing facility, a formal review of the Plan of Care must be performed by the PT of record at least every _________. (p. 28)
10. Physical therapy aides may work under the direct supervision of either a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. (p. 27)
11. Which ethics theory is defined INCORRECTLY? (p. 4-5)
12. Questions 10-19 are specific to MA Regulations. A PT of record (or another PT accessible and willing to assume the responsibility of care for that patient) must _______ when PT services are being provided by a PTA. (p. 25)
13. Information relating to ______ is considered to be individually identifiable health information that is covered under the Privacy Rule of HIPAA. (p. 24)
14. Gifts from companies to physical therapists are acceptable only when ___. (p. 22-24)
15. PT professionals are expected to make a “fiduciary” commitment to their patients. This means that they will ___________. (p. 20-22)
16. The primary goal of the informed consent process is to ________. (p. 17-20)
17. According to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, PTAs shall provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a ____________. (p. 13-16)
18. 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)
19. Which of the following is NOT one of the stated purposes of the APTA’s Code of Ethics? (p. 7)
20. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (p. 5-6)