Title: Quiz 7: Ethics and Professionalism
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 7

Q: A PTA received a request for records from the attorney of one his patients. Before sending the copies, the PTA needs:
- written authorization from the patient to release the information
- written authorization from the patient's family for release of the information
- written authorization from the patient's attorney for release of the of the information
- all of the above
A: written authorization from the patient to release the information
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A PTA student in clinical rotation is talking loudly about a patient while having lunch in the hospital cafeteria. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this scenario:
- the student is disclosing PHI
- the student is breaking the Privacy Rule
- the student is not applying reasonable safeguards
- the student is divulging confidential information
- all of the above are accurate
A: all of the above are accurate
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A PTA who presents himself/herself as a PT may lose his/her license:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A patient has the right to examine his/her chart and other records:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A patient's written authorization for release of information is required in which of the following cases:
- when the insurance company requests records
- when the employer requests records
- when a family member requests information
- all of the above require written consent from the patient
A: all of the above require written consent from the patient
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A physical therapist assistant shall report any conduct that appears to be unethical or illegal:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: According to the Guide for Conduct, a physical therapist assistant shall provide selected physical therapy interventions only under the supervision and direction of a physician:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Accountability, altruism, compassion, and integrity are all aspects of what APTA document:
- The Standards of Practice
- The Code of Ethics
- The Guide for Conduct
- Professionalism: Core Values
A: Professionalism: Core Values
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Awareness and acceptance of a patient's racial characteristics, religious affiliations, and socioeconomic status are all a part of which of the following:
- cultural knowledge
- cultural competence
- cultural diversity
- cultural bias
A: cultural competence
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Medical law and medical ethics are not interrelated and have nothing in common:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: When a patient believes in natural healing, the PT or PTA must:
- ignore the patient because he/she is not medically informed
- work with the patient's beliefs
- refuse to treat the patient
- call the doctor and complain about the patient
A: work with the patient's beliefs
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: When describing the treatment to a patient, the PT or PTA must:
- describe the treatment clearly
- ask the patient for verbal consent before performing the treatment
- confirm that the patient understands the treatment description
- all of the above are correct
A: all of the above are correct
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following do not require patient authorization for release:
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Law enforcement activities
- Judicial proceedings
- All of the above are correct responses
A: All of the above are correct responses
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following documents provides a clear description of the behaviors that are expected of physical therapist assistants:
- The Code of Ethics
- The Standards of Practice
- The Guide for Conduct of the PTA
- The State Practice Act
A: The Guide for Conduct of the PTA
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following is the act that was created to protect patient confidentiality with regard to health information:
- HIPAA
- PHI
- The Privacy Rule
- The Privacy Act
A: HIPAA
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following needs to provide consent for treatment for a minor child:
- the child can provide consent
- the parents of the child
- someone designated as the legal guardian
- B and C are both correct
A: B and C are both correct
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following would help to increase cultural competence in PTA's:
- identify personal cultural biases
- accept and respect cultural differences
- understand general cultural differences
- all of the above would help increase cultural competence
A: all of the above would help increase cultural competence
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct