Ethics and Professional Responsibility for PTs and PTAs

Question 1:

Healthcare ethics is a significant concern because __________.

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Question 2:

The basic principles of biomedical ethics are __________.

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Question 3:

The following is an example of Autonomy in physical therapy practice.

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Question 4:

Beneficence means _________.

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Question 5:

An ethical dilemma is a moral problem that requires choosing between two or more opposing actions, each grounded in an ethical principle.

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Question 6:

The APTA code of ethics is built upon which of the following roles of the physical therapist?

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Question 7:

Physical therapists shall promote organizational behavior and business practices that benefit __________.

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Question 8:

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have knowledge that, in their reasonable judgment, raises a substantial question as to whether a colleague is unfit to perform their professional responsibilities with competence and safety, shall report this information to the appropriate authorities.

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Question 9:

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall practice without impairment from substance misuse and without impairment from cognitive deficiency or mental illness that, even with appropriate reasonable accommodation, adversely affects their practice.

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Question 10:

When physical therapists recognize what to do but are prevented from doing it, it is called __________.

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Question 11:

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall not engage in any sexual relationship with any of their patients and clients, supervisees, or students.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility for PTs and PTAs

Question 12:

A physical therapist (PT) is offered an expensive weekend getaway by a medical device representative in exchange for using their specific braces in the clinic. Which ethical commitments and standards of conduct of the code of ethics are most directly challenged?

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Question 13:

A therapist volunteers at a local community clinic for low-income families without receiving payment. Which APTA Core Value is being primarily demonstrated?

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Question 14:

Under the APTA Code of Ethics, which of the following is considered an ethical violation regarding professional relationships?

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Question 15:

In the RIPS Model, which "Realm" is focused on the common good and public policy?

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Question 16:

A clinician knows that billing for services not provided is wrong, but feels forced to do so by a supervisor to meet a daily quota. According to the RIPS "Situation" category, this is best defined as:

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Question 17:

Which component of the "Individual Process" in the RIPS Model describes the bravery required to follow through on an ethical decision despite potential personal risk?

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Question 18:

According to the APTA, an action can be legal but still be considered unethical.

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Question 19:

 When a therapist faces a "Right vs. Wrong" situation, which of the following is NOT one of the four common "tests" for quick reflection?

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Question 20:

A PT may ethically terminate the provider-patient relationship solely because a patient’s insurance benefits have been exhausted.