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Ethics & Jurisprudence - Wisconsin Physical Therapy - 4 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need to answer 11 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 also morally right.

(B) All actions that are morally right are also legal.

(D) The APTA Code of Ethics established ethical behavior for all physical therapy professionals, including those 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 and regulations 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 function of informed consent? (p. 18-21)

(A) Protects health care providers against possible liability.

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

(D) Safeguards against experimental treatments.

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. Gifts from companies to physical therapists are acceptable only when ___. (p. 23-24)

(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 of the following is permitted under the Wisconsin PT statutes? (p. 30)

(A) Provision of physical therapy services based upon the written referral of a dentist.

(B) Provision of physical therapy treatment without a written referral in schools to children with disabilities.

(D) All of the above.

10. Unlicensed physical therapy personnel are required to have _____. (p. 39)

(A) Direct on-premise supervision by a physical therapist.

(B) Indirect on-premise supervision by either a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(D) Continuous oversight by either a physical therapist, MD, DO, chiropractor, or podiatrist.

11. The Wisconsin PT Rules require what format and frequency of communication between a PT and a PTA under their supervision? (p.42)

(A) Telecomunication interaction at east every 7 days.

(B) Direct face-to-face contact at least every 14 calendar days.

(D) As needed, determined by the supervising PT.

12. What is the maximum combined total of PTAs, temporary licensees and unlicensed personnel (performing patient related tasks) that may be supervised at one time by a PT? (p.43)

(A) 2

(B) 3

(D) 5

13. Which of the following is classified as "Unprofessional Conduct" under Chapter PT 7 of the WI Board of Physical Therapy Rules? (p.44-48)

(A) Engaging in consensual sex with an adult patient two months after termination of professional services.

(B) Failure to complete and sign patient health care records within 60 days of the date of service.

(D) All of the above

14. Which of the following statements concerning Wisconsin physical therapy continuing education requirements is FALSE? (p. 49-52)

(A) Physical therapists must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education each biennial registration period.

(B) Physical therapist assistants must complete at least 20 hours of continuing education each biennial registration period.

(C) Licensees who complete continuing education hours in excess of their biennial requirement may apply (carry-over) the additional hours to their next licensure period.

(D) As part of their total CE requirement, PTs & PTAs must complete four hours of Ethics Jurisprudence, or both each biennial registration period.

15. It is unethical for a physical therapist to _______. (p. 56-57)

(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 & Jurisprudence - Wisconsin Physical Therapy - 4 Hour

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