OT Ethics Flashcards by Tisha Ayonayon

You have noticed that your co-therapist has been keeping in contact with a discharged client a year ago and upon confronting him about this, he admitted that they just started dating last week. What code of ethics was violated by your co- therapist?

a. Fidelity
b. Beneficence
c. Nonmaleficence
d. Justice
e. NOTA

e. NOTA

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The process of providing information to individual to assist them in making decisions regarding own healthcare services is:

a. Informed consent
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Veracity
e. Justice

a. Informed consent

Process kasi

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Formal expression of disapproval that is publicly proclaimed.

a. Reprimand
b. Censure
c. Probation d. Suspension
e. Revocation

b. Censure

a: Private

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What core value emphasizes the importance of valuing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person?

a. Altruism
b. Truth
c. Prudence
d. Dignity
e. Freedom

d. Dignity

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An OT has formally requested to file for sick leave next week as he was not feeling himself for the past few weeks and is scheduled for a medical appointment that week. The supervisor-in-charge told the center head that the individual has been filing for sick leaves since last year in treatment of anxiety and depression. What principle of the AOTA code of ethics was violated by the OT supervisor?

a. Fidelity
b. Autonomy
c. Nonmaleficence
d. Justice
e. Beneficence

a. Fidelity

Relationship with colleague

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Avoid engaging in sexual activity with a recipient of service, including the client’s family or significant other, student, etc.

a. Veracity
b. Nonmaleficence
c. Justice
d. Fidelity
e. Autonomy, Privacy, Confidentiality

b. Nonmaleficence

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While treating a client, you noticed that the OT-in- charge left the room to answer a phone call. Thinking that it must be an important call, you decided to ignore it. What principle of AOTA code of ethics did you violate?

a. Nonmaleficence
b. Veracity
c. Fidelity
d. Justice
e. Beneficence

c. Fidelity

a: If si OT ang gumawa

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You have noticed a newly hired OT in a center that is practicing without a license and did not report it to proper authorities due to ignorance of the law. What principle of AOTA code of ethics did you violate?

a. Nonmaleficence
b. Veracity
c. Fidelity
d. Justice
e. Beneficence

d. Justice

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Society or individuals draws on past experiences to formulate rules to promote the greatest good.

a. Utilitarianism
b. Deontology
c. Teleology
d. Situational
e. NOTA

c. Teleology

Result > Means

Keywords: Greatest good

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Concerned with actions that maximize good and minimize bad consequences.

a. Utilitarianism
b. Deontology
c. Teleology
d. Situational
e. NOTA

a. Utilitarianism

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An OT practitioner is currently offering services that fall under the scope of a speech therapist profession and posted it on social media. When asked about it, the individual denies offering speech therapy services and a few seconds later, the post was taken down. What principle of AOTA code of ethics was violated by the OT practitioner?

a. Nonmaleficence
b. Justice
c. Veracity
d. Prudence
e. Beneficence

e. Beneficence

Within the scope of practice

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Refers to social conventions about right and wrong human conduct and sets the stage for ethical behavior.

a. Personal morality
b. Group morality
c. Societal morality
d. AOTA
e. NOTA

d. AOTA

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Karen was offered a position as an occupational therapist consultant and accepted it 2 days after. The owner has already decked patients for her to evaluate and has prepared her contract. However, a week before she formally starts, she decided to decline the job and not sign the contract as she found another job that is nearer from her home. What is the implication of Karen’s actions?

a. Legal and ethical
b. Illegal and unethical
c. Legal but unethical
d. Illegal but ethical
e. Neither legal or illegal

c. Legal but unethical

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Provides language, methods, and guidelines to study and reflect on morality

a. Philosophy
b. Ethics
c. Morality
d. AOTA
e. NOTA

b. Ethics

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Situation is believed to have a negative implication.

a. Ethical problem
b. Ethical dilemma
c. Ethical distress
d. Ethical duress
e. Ethical issue

a. Ethical problem

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Emphasizes the importance of valuing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person.

a. Altruism
b. Dignity
c. Equality
d. Freedom
e. Justice

b. Dignity

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Refrain from accepting gifts that would unduly influence the therapeutic relationship or have the potential to blur professional boundaries and adhere to employer policies when offered gifts.

a. Beneficence
b. Duties
c. Veracity
d. Justice
e. Autonomy

d. Justice

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Reasons for case dismissal, except:

a. Sufficient evidence
b. Corrected violation
c. Not timely filed
d. Advice of counsel
e. NOTA

a. Sufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

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As described by Immanual Kant, this ethical approach asserts one’s duty for abiding in universal moral rules that cannot be broken, regardless of the consequence.

a. Deontology
b. Principle-based
c. Utilitarianism
d. Character of virtue-based
e. NOTA

a. Deontology

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The mother of the kid requested to defer a management previously done by the therapist due to the kid’s complaint of it being “painful”. The OT decided to discontinue the management despite the doctor’s recommendation. What principle of code of ethics did the OT observe?

a. Beneficence
b.Duties
c. Nonmaleficence
d. Justice
e. Altruism

c. Nonmaleficence

Avoid harm/ injury

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Core value that makes use of people’s ability to use sound reasoning and judgement, and reflection to direct them in their areas of practice.

a. Altruism
b. Prudence
c. Dignity
d. Freedom
e. Justice

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b. Prudence

Clinical judgement/ reasoning

What core value is violated when one exhibits plagiarism?

a. Veracity
b. Freedom
c. Justice
d. Truth
e. Duties

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d. Truth

Facilitate comprehension and address barriers to communication.

a. Beneficence
b. Autonomy
c. Nonmaleficence
d. Veracity
e. Fidelity

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b. Autonomy

No hidden information

The judicial council is appointed by the president of the association within 15 days. They are composed of 3 members with good standing.

a. First statement is false, second statement
is true
b. First statement is true, second statement is false
C. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
e. NOTA

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a. First statement is false, second statement
is true

25. You have a workmate that is non-licensed and you did not report it. What principle of AOTA Code of Ethics did you violate? a. Justice b. Beneficence c. Nonmaleficence d. Fidelity e. Veracity

d. Fidelity

26. The parent of your kid handed you an envelope containing a Php 2,000 cash as a token of appreciation for your help and you accepted it. Which principle of AOTA code of ethics was violated? a. Beneficence b. Duties C. Justice d. Veracity e. Nonmaleficence

C. Justice Avoid accepting gifts

27. An OT intern keeps on taking pictures of his kid during the treatment session. Later on, you noticed that the OT intern posted the picture on his social media without consent. Which principle of AOTA code of ethics was violated? a. Beneficence b. Duties c. Justice d. Veracity e. NOTA

e. NOTA Autonomy dapat

28. ОТ principle: Accurately represent the qualifications, views, contributions and finds of colleagues? a. Non-maleficence b. Beneficence C. Justice d. Fidelity e. Duties

d. Fidelity Anything na colleagues

29. The purpose of Code of Ethics is, EXCEPT TO: a. Protect the patient b. Screen good from bad therapists c. Uplift profession d. Establish the boundaries of the profession e. NOTA

b. Screen good from bad therapists

30. An OT walks into a patient's room and finds the patient lying on the floor next to the bed. The OT has been previously reprimanded for forgetting to put the bed rails up after treatment. After checking to be sure the patient has no broken bones and is not in severe pain, the therapist helps the patient back into bed, then leaves the room without reporting the incident. Which terms BEST describe the OT's conduct? a. Legal but unethical b. Legal and ethical c. Ethical but illegal d. Justice e. Veracity

a. Legal but unethical Legal kasi chineck niya si px Unethical kasi di niya dinocument

31. The principle of beneficence is BEST described as: a. A healthcare practitioner is required to act as other healthcare professionals would act in similar situations b. A healthcare practitioner should act in ways that do not cause harm or injury to others c. A healthcare practitioner should act in ways to promote the welfare of other people d. A healthcare practitioner is required to present choices so that individuals are able to select the best choice for treatment e. AOTA

c. A healthcare practitioner should act in ways to promote the welfare of other people b: Non-malificence d: Autonomy

32. The supervising OT documents client sessions even before seeing the patient. The OT intern decided to raise this concern to the clinic administration as this principle of AOTA Code of Ethics was violated: a. Duties b. Altruism c. Fidelity d. Justice e. Veracity

e. Veracity Code: Very liar

33. An OT was subject to a disciplinary action due to a filed complaint, stating that his licensure to practice will be removed for 12 months. This represents: a. Suspension b. Censure c. Revocation d. Reprimand e. Probation

a. Suspension

34. An OTA refuses to teach hemi dressing techniques to a home health client after learning that the client is homosexual. Which principle of AOTA code of ethics has the OTA violated? a. Prudence b. Duties c. Beneficence d. Veracity e. Justice

c. Beneficence It does not benefit the cx

35. An OT is dating a client in a work hardening program. When asked if the patient is ready to return to work, the OT states that more time in therapy is needed. Which principle is violated by the OT? a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Duties d. Veracity e. Fidelity

b. Nonmaleficence Dual relationship

36. A hospital administrator wants the outpatient OT to start offering lymphedema treatment before other hospitals start offering it. The outpatient OT has no experience nor training with this. Which principle was violated? a. Beneficence b. Prudence c. Justice d. Veracity e. Nonmaleficence

c. Justice Credentials

37. Which situation shows a Suas Ponte complaint filed to the Committee on Standards and Ethics? a. The senior OT filed a complaint to the ethics committee due to unethical billing practices of the supervising OT b. The parents of the kid who obtained bruises after the session filed a complaint directed towards the OT c. The physician files a report containing derogatory remarks by the OT during a case presentation d. The state licensure board files a complaint to the Ethics Committee due to malpractice by the OT e. AOTA

d. The state licensure board files a complaint to the Ethics Committee due to malpractice Suas Ponte: Upon initial act of the organization

38. A patient was assigned to an OT to perform lymphedema treatment. The OT has no experience and is not certified in lymphedema massage. Considering that, he decided to have the patient transferred to another OT with certification and experience in the said intervention. Even with assistance from the supervisor, the OT requested to transfer the patient to the experienced OT. Which core value is shown by the OT? a. Dignity b. Truth c. Justice d. Altruism e. Prudence

b. Truth

39. The Committee on Standards and Ethics will decide if the investigation is warranted or not within 30 days. If warranted, the individual filing the complaint will be notified. a. First statement is false, second statement is true b. First statement is true, second statement is false c. Both statements are true d. Both statements are false e. NOTA

d. Both statements are false 1st statement: 30 days 2nd: Respondent not complainant

40. The OT intern was seen grabbing some supplies from the clinic storage cabinet such as alcohol and school supplies for personal use. Which principle of AOTA code of ethics was violated by the OT intern? a. Veracity b. Justice c. Fidelity d. Nonmaleficence e. Beneficence

c. Fidelity

41. Be diligent stewards of human, financial, and material resources of their employers, and refrain from exploiting these resources for personal gain. a. Nonmaleficence b. Beneficence c. Justice d. Veracity e. NOTA

e. NOTA Fidelity dapat

42. Emphasize the uniqueness of the situation and respect for that person in that situation. a. Teleontology b. Situational c. Utilitarianism d. Deontology e. Reasonable Prudent Man Theory

b. Situational

43. Perform continuing education, research to ensure proficiency. a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Justice d. Fidelity e. Veracity

a. Beneficence

44. Fully disclose the benefits, risks, and potential outcomes of any intervention; the personnel who will be providing the intervention; and any reasonable alternatives to the proposed intervention. a. Nonmaleficence b. Beneficence c. Autonomy d. Justice e. Informed Consent

c. Autonomy

45. The individual fulfill a certain condition such as education, supervision, and counseling for a specified time to remain certified. a. Censure b. Revocation c. Suspension d. Promotion e. Probation

e. Probation Keywords: Fulfill a certain condition

46. Places values on the upholding of such moral and legal principles as fairness, equity, truthfulness and objectivity. a. Justice b. Truth c. Duties d. Equality e. Equity

a. Justice Keywords: Legal principles

47. What core value did the OT violate when he did not report his workmate who is non-licensed? a. Fidelity b. Nonmaleficence C. Justice d. Prudence e. Truth

d. Prudence

48. Which of the following statements is true? a. The president of the CSE shall serve on the appeal panel b. The appeal panel consists of the vice president, secretary, treasurer and auditor c. Within 35 days, the panel shall determine if a hearing is required or not d. AOTA e. NOTA

e. NOTA

49. Complaints may originate from any individual outside the association. Must be typewritten and signed by a representative of the complainants. a. First statement is false, second statement is true b. First statement is true, second statement is false c. Both statements are true d. Both statements are false e. NOTA

b. First statement is true, second statement is false 2nd statement: Written

50. Your patient is adopted. This information is: a. Available to anyone b. Pertinent to social workers c. For research purposes d. Confidential e. AOTA

d. Confidential

OT Ethics Flashcards

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