AK Ethics, Safety & Professional Practice 3

Question 1

Which scenario represents a dual relationship that an AK practitioner should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Entering into a business partnership with a current patient

Answer

Business partnerships with current patients create dual relationships that can compromise professional objectivity and patient welfare.

Question 2

A patient with a pacemaker requests an Applied Kinesiology evaluation. The practitioner should:

Accepted Answer

Screen for pacemaker-incompatible procedures and avoid contraindicated techniques

Answer

Practitioners must screen for contraindications like pacemakers and modify or omit techniques that pose risk.

Question 3

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), how long must AK practitioners in a covered entity typically retain adult patient records?

Accepted Answer

6 years from the date of creation or last use

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to retain documentation of their privacy policies and procedures for six years.

Question 4

What ethical obligation does an AK practitioner have when they are aware that a colleague is practicing outside their scope of competence?

Accepted Answer

Report concerns to the appropriate licensing board or professional organization

Answer

Reporting incompetent practice to licensing authorities upholds public safety and professional standards.

Question 5

An AK practitioner suspects a patient is experiencing domestic violence. Which action is most ethically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Document observations, provide safety resources, and follow mandatory reporting laws if applicable

Answer

Ethical care involves documentation, offering safety resources, and complying with applicable mandatory reporting requirements.

(AK) Certified Applied Kinesiologist Practice Test

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AK Ethics, Safety & Professional Practice 3