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pta200 midterm wk5-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The right to make your own decisions | autonomy |
| Do no harm. | nonmaleficence |
| Treating others in the same fair manner | justice |
| Doing good for others | beneficence |
| Responsibilities that are owed to others | duty |
| Keeping your commitments | fidelity |
| What should be the first step in ethical decision making? | Recognizing and defining the issue. |
| Which of the following terms refers to analyzing an ethical situation and making an appropriate decision. | Moral judgment |
| The five (5) APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA describes the ethical obligations of all physical therapist assistants. true or false | false |
| What is the title of the APTA document that delineates ethical expectations for the PTA? | Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Which of the following best describes the term “academic integrity”? | Student behavior related to doing one’s own school work. |
| Which of the following best describes an ethical dilemma? | An ethical problem where two different actions may both be considered right. |
| Which of the following would be an ethical problem associated with patient rights? | Informed consent |
| What statement describes a code of ethics? | A social contract between the profession and the public it servers A contract between the therapist and the profession. A document that describes the behaviors to which members of the profession are expected to adhere. |
| What terminology refers to being truthful in both actions and words? | Veracity |
| After hearing that his patient's back was hurting more today than yesterday, the PTA asked, "Can you tell me what you were doing when you first noticed it was hurting more?" | It is an open ended follow up question. |
| You go to Mr. Chiu's room for a bedside treatment and find that he is still in bed. When you ask why, he tells you that he is tired and doesn't want to do therapy today. Which of the following is an active listening response to Mr Chiu? | I understand you are tired and want to stay in bed. |
| Which of the following is a verbal element of communication? | Asking questions for clarification |
| Which of the following is the best description of a patient's right to shared decision making about their healthcare? | A patient participates in the treatment decisions about their care. |
| What is the HIPAA definition of P.H.I.? | Protected Health Information |
| Which of the following statements is NOT an example of a PTA advocating for a patients' rights? | A PTA chooses an intervention that leaves the patient feeling more comfortable after treatment. |
| Therapist: You have a hairline fracture and the doctor's orders are for no weight on your foot for the next 10 days. Patient: I heal very fast, so I'm sure I'll be able to play baseball this weekend. | Denial |
| Which of the following statements is MOST likely to bring resolution to a conflict about your patient making time to do the Home Exercise Program? | I understand it's hard to find enough time to exercise, so let's modify your program and prioritize these exercises. |
| Which of the following IS NOT a Verbal Element of Communication? | Active Listening |
| Which of these values-based behaviors is best demonstrated by a PTA who has empathy for his patients? | Caring & Compassion |
| Which term describes a hidden attitude or belief that interferes with one's relationship with other cultural groups? | Covert bias |
| Select the terminology that refers to the situation in which a person has an increased likelihood of developing a certain disease because of his/her ethnic group. | Health-care disparities |
| Which of the following terms describes the information about the routines, procedures and expectation that is provided in a first day orientation? | Overt norms |
| Which term best describes the statement, All blonds are stupid”? | Stereotype |
| What is the “platinum rule”? | Treat others the way they want to be treated. |
| Which of the following is a fixed component of cultural diversity? | Ethnicity |
| Which statement best describes diversity in the US physical therapy profession? | Predominantly female and white |
| What is the first step in becoming a more culturally competent PTA? | Self-assessment of your own beliefs, values & biases. |
| An ingrained “attitude” of value for cultural diversity | cultural proficiency |
| Development of a skill set for dealing with issues related to diversity and cultural differences. | cultural competence |
| An initial recognition of the need for change and understanding in order to relate to others more effectively. | cultural pre competence |
| Being more conscious of and more appreciative of the value of cultural diversity. | cultural sensitivity |
| Culture is a multifaceted term that generally refers to the beliefs, values, and norms that people use to identify who they are. true or false | True |
| The theory behind “service learning” is to help eliminate health disparities. true or false | False |
| Is this statement true or false? The main purpose of the Ethics and Judicial Committee is to educate members about ethical issues. | True |
| What should be the first step in ethical decision making? | Recognizing and defining the issue. |
| Which of the following best describes an ethical temptation? | An ethical situation when there is a benefit for doing wrong instead of right. |
| When referring to the RIPS Model of Ethical Decision-Making, which component best describes Moral Judgement? | INDIVIDUAL PROCESS |
| Which of the following terms refers to being aware that a situation has ethical overtones. | Moral sensitivity |
| The APTA document that delineates ethical expectations for the PTA is | Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant |
| When faced with an ethical dilemma, what is the first step in regards to making a decision about what to do next? | Recognize and define the ethical issue |
| Which of the following scenarios MOST appropriately describes an ethical dilemma? | An instance with two equally correct courses of action. |
| A PTA has an ethical problem related to the policies of her facility. Choose the realm that is BEST associated with the problem. Consider the REALM component of the "RIPS" Model for Ethical Decision Making when choosing your answer. | Institutional |
| Which of the following is an ethical problem primarily associated with concerns about business/economic issues? | Fraudulent billing |
| Which of the following would be an ethical problem associated with patient rights? | Informed consent |