AOTA Ethics & Professional Standards 2

Question 1

An OT using sensory integration therapy posts a client's progress video on social media to demonstrate treatment effectiveness. Which AOTA ethical principle is most clearly violated?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Sharing identifiable client information without consent violates Beneficence by placing the client at risk of harm through privacy breach.

Question 2

A certified sensory integration therapist is asked by a school district to provide SI therapy to 30 students simultaneously in a gymnasium. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Negotiate a treatment model that maintains quality and safety standards

Answer

The OT must advocate for service delivery models that uphold professional standards while working collaboratively with the employer.

Question 3

Under the AOTA Code of Ethics, the principle of Fidelity primarily requires OTs to:

Accepted Answer

Treat colleagues and other professionals with respect

Answer

Fidelity requires occupational therapists to treat colleagues, students, and other professionals with respect, fairness, and integrity.

Question 4

An OT with SI certification discovers a colleague is billing for SI therapy sessions that did not occur. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Confront the colleague directly and document the interaction

Answer

Direct confrontation allows the colleague an opportunity to correct the situation, and documentation creates a record if further action becomes necessary.

Question 5

A parent requests that the OT provide SI therapy without conducting a standardized assessment because they cannot afford the evaluation fee. Ethically, the OT should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that clinical decision-making for SI requires assessment and explore fee reduction options

Answer

Competent SI practice requires adequate assessment; the OT should uphold this standard while also advocating for the client's access through financial alternatives.

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

AOTA Ethics & Professional Standards 2