BCAT Ethical and Legal Considerations 2

Question 1

A BCAT discovers that a colleague is implementing an unauthorized restraint procedure not included in the client's behavior plan. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the incident to the supervising BCBA

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Ignore it since the colleague has more experience

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Wait to see if the behavior improves before acting

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Document the procedure as if it were approved

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following does NOT constitute a permissible disclosure of a client's protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Discussing the client's progress with neighbors

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Sharing records with the client's treatment team

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Disclosing information to a client's insurer for billing

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Reporting suspected abuse to child protective services

Question 3

A parent asks a BCaT to continue using a reinforcement strategy that the supervising BCBA has discontinued. The BCaT should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the BCBA's clinical decision and encourage the parent to discuss it with the supervisor

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Follow the parent's request since they know their child best

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Continue the strategy secretly to maintain rapport with the parent

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Implement both approaches simultaneously

Question 4

Which scenario best illustrates a dual relationship that a BCAT should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Providing ABA services to a family member

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Attending a required team meeting about a client

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Consulting with a BCBA about a challenging behavior

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Documenting session data on approved forms

Question 5

A BCaT overhears another technician making disparaging remarks about a client's disability in a public space. The ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the behavior with the colleague and report it to the supervisor

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Join the conversation to understand the context

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Ignore it as it was not said directly to the client

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Tell the client's parents immediately without informing the supervisor

Question 6

When a BCaT suspects a client is being neglected at home, the legally mandated action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to the appropriate child protective services agency

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Investigate the situation personally before reporting

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Wait for the supervising BCBA to make the determination

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Only document observations without taking further action

Question 7

Which action best demonstrates the BCaT ethical obligation of 'beneficence'?

Accepted Answer

Selecting the least restrictive intervention that effectively addresses the target behavior

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Using the most powerful aversive to quickly eliminate a dangerous behavior

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Following client requests even when they contradict the behavior plan

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Prioritizing efficiency of treatment over client preferences