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Professional Ethics and Legal Aspects of Physical Therapy

Description: This quiz covers the professional ethics and legal aspects of physical therapy, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and the scope of practice.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary ethical principle that guides physical therapists in their practice?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The principle of non-maleficence requires physical therapists to avoid causing harm to their patients.

What is the legal requirement for physical therapists to obtain before providing treatment to a patient?

  1. Informed consent

  2. Patient's signature

  3. Doctor's referral

  4. Insurance approval


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical therapists must obtain informed consent from their patients before providing treatment.

What information must physical therapists provide to patients in order to obtain informed consent?

  1. The nature and purpose of the treatment

  2. The risks and benefits of the treatment

  3. The alternatives to the treatment

  4. The cost of the treatment


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Physical therapists must provide patients with all of the information listed in order to obtain informed consent.

What is the scope of practice for physical therapists?

  1. Evaluating and treating movement disorders

  2. Prescribing medication

  3. Performing surgery

  4. Ordering diagnostic tests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scope of practice for physical therapists is limited to evaluating and treating movement disorders.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to respect their patients' privacy?

  1. Confidentiality

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of confidentiality requires physical therapists to respect their patients' privacy.

What are physical therapists required to do if they suspect that a patient is being abused or neglected?

  1. Report the suspected abuse or neglect to the authorities

  2. Document the suspected abuse or neglect in the patient's medical record

  3. Inform the patient's family or friends about the suspected abuse or neglect

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Physical therapists are required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the authorities, document the suspected abuse or neglect in the patient's medical record, and inform the patient's family or friends about the suspected abuse or neglect.

What is the legal requirement for physical therapists to maintain patient records?

  1. For at least 5 years

  2. For at least 7 years

  3. For at least 10 years

  4. For the duration of the patient's treatment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Physical therapists are required to maintain patient records for at least 7 years.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to be honest and truthful with their patients?

  1. Veracity

  2. Confidentiality

  3. Autonomy

  4. Beneficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of veracity requires physical therapists to be honest and truthful with their patients.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to treat all patients fairly and equitably?

  1. Justice

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to treat all patients fairly and equitably.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to respect their patients' cultural and religious beliefs?

  1. Respect for persons

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of respect for persons requires physical therapists to respect their patients' cultural and religious beliefs.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to avoid conflicts of interest?

  1. Non-maleficence

  2. Beneficence

  3. Justice

  4. Veracity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-maleficence requires physical therapists to avoid conflicts of interest.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to continue their education and training?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Autonomy

  3. Justice

  4. Veracity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of beneficence requires physical therapists to continue their education and training.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to advocate for their patients' rights?

  1. Justice

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to advocate for their patients' rights.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to be accountable for their actions?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Accountability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of accountability requires physical therapists to be accountable for their actions.

What is the ethical principle that requires physical therapists to be fair and just in their dealings with their colleagues?

  1. Justice

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to be fair and just in their dealings with their colleagues.

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