Quiz 2

Question 1

Purpose of the code of ethics

Answer 1

defines the professional obligation
promotes public good and minimizes harm
establishes ethical ideal for practice
allows professionals to negotiate organizational and societal arrangments

Question 2

how is the code of ethics regulated?

Answer 2

as humans in society who know of the code they can report to the APTA

Question 3

does the code of ethics apply to those not in the APTA

Answer 3

yes, they don’t have to be members of the APTA; it is however the expectation

Question 4

ethics definition

Answer 4

systematic rational reflection on issues of right or wrong or regarding what we ought to do

Question 5

values definition

Answer 5

subjective standards for what is right and wrong, good or bad

Question 6

laws definition

Answer 6

rules, administrative codes, regulations created by administrative agencies to interpret or implement legislation

Question 7

most important ethical documents

Answer 7

code of ethics
guide for professional conduct
guide for conduct of the PT

Question 8

most important legal documents

Answer 8

the state practice acts

Question 9

who enforces the practice act in Illinois

Answer 9

IDFPR

Question 10

disciplinary action of the practice act

Answer 10

license revoke, formal reprimand, suspended or cease and desist, refuse to renew

Question 11

ethical disciplinary action

Answer 11

write up, fired, HIPPA violations will most likely get you fired immediately, membership revoked, reprimand

Question 12

Autonomy definiton

Answer 12

right to self-determination, personal freedom to choose

Question 13

beneficence

Answer 13

promote good in actions

Question 14

non-maleficence

Answer 14

preventing harm

Question 15

veracity

Answer 15

Telling the truth (like when something coincides with patient’s goals)

Question 16

Justice

Answer 16

treating all persons fairly

Question 17

paternalism

Answer 17

allows one person to make partial decisions for another

Question 18

fidelity

Answer 18

faithfulness to the patient’s interests, keeping one’s promises

Question 19

informed consent

Answer 19

patient’s right to make a decision about his/her health care, based on an understanding of the necessary information. (agree or refuse a course of action)

Question 20

what information should the pt. know for informed consent?

Answer 20

diagnosis, nature and purpose of treatment, risk of treatment or non-treatment, treatment alternatives

Question 21

Purtillo’s five reasonable expectations

Answer 21

basic respect
adherence to professional statements/standards
competence
following policies/statements of the organization
honoring agreements reached b/w provider and pt

Question 22

conflict of interest

Answer 22

competing interests or obligations that prevent fulfillment of primary professional obligations

Question 23

biggest conflicts of interest

Answer 23

media, family members, relationships with vendors, physician owned practice, acute care only referring to ONE outpatient, investing in a company that you utilize products for the patients

Question 24

4 steps of RIPS model

Answer 24

recognize and define
reflect
decide
implement, reassess and evaluate

Question 25

individual realm

Answer 25

primary concern is the good of the patient/client | focus is rights, duties, relationships and behaviors between individuals

Question 26

organizational realm

Answer 26

primary concern is good of the organization | focus is on structures/systems that facilitate the organizational goals

Question 27

societal realm

Answer 27

primary concern at this level is the common good. Focus is on legal, financial, constitutional and cultural goal

Question 28

moral sensitivity

Answer 28

involves recognizing, interpreting and framing ethical situations

Question 29

moral judgement

Answer 29

requires deciding on right vs wrong actions | process involves generation options, selecting and applying ethical principles

Question 30

moral motivation

Answer 30

places a priority on ethical values over values such as self interest, status or financial gain

Question 31

moral courage

Answer 31

involves implementing the chosen ethical action in the face of barriers and adversity

Question 32

issue situation

Answer 32

important values are present

Question 33

dilemma situation

Answer 33

two course of action can be taken, both fulfill a duty but it is not possible to fulfill both obligations

Question 34

distress situation

Answer 34

you know the right course of action but are not authorized or empowered to perform it

Question 35

temptation situation

Answer 35

involves a choice between right and wrong in which you may benefit from the wrong choice

Question 36

silence situation

Answer 36

ethical values are challenged but no one is speaking about this challenge to the values

Question 37

ruled based (kidder's approach)

Answer 37

follow the rules, duties, obligations or ethical principles already in place

Question 38

ends-based (kidders approach)

Answer 38

determine the consequences or outcomes of alternative actions and the good or harm that will result for all the stakeholders

Question 39

care-based (kidder's approach)

Answer 39

resolve dilemmas according to relationships and concern for others

Question 40

stench test

Answer 40

does it 'feel' wrong

Question 41

revocation

Answer 41

permanent denial of membership

Question 42

human error

Answer 42

mistake was not intended

Question 43

at-risk behavior

Answer 43

when a person chooses to do something not knowing or not ascertaining the risk

Question 44

reckless behavior

Answer 44

substantial, non-justified, conscious disregard

Question 45

moral residue

Answer 45

that which each of us carries with us from those times in our lives when in the face of moral distress we have seriously compromised ourselves or allowed ourselves to be compromised

Question 46

consequences to moral distress

Answer 46

become numb to stressful situations, feel the need to demonstrate dissent in ways that result in unprofessional behavior, provider burnout-either at the facility or with the profession

Question 47

Administrative Law

Answer 47

claims brought against individuals of groups by administrative agencies which are created by government to administer and enforce a particular set of statutes

Question 48

Civil Law

Answer 48

claims made by individuals, groups or the state to recover damages when a noncriminal act has been committed against a person or property ex. torts, malpractice claims