BCAT Ethics and Legal Considerations 4

Question 1

A BCAT is working in a home setting when the client's sibling begins recording video of the session. The BCAT should:

Accepted Answer

Stop the recording and remind the family about confidentiality and consent policies

Answer

Recording ABA sessions without consent violates client confidentiality, and the BCAT must address this by reminding the family of the policy.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) in the context of legal and ethical practice?

Accepted Answer

To document a structured, approved plan for addressing problem behaviors ethically and consistently

Answer

A BIP documents approved, ethical, and consistent strategies for addressing problem behaviors based on FBA findings.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, a covered entity may share a client's PHI without authorization for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

Treatment coordination with other healthcare providers

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without explicit authorization.

Question 4

A BCAT receives instructions from a BCBA that the technician believes may cause harm to the client. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Express the concern to the BCBA and if unresolved escalate to a higher authority

Answer

Ethics codes require BCAs to voice concerns about potentially harmful instructions and to escalate if those concerns are not adequately addressed.

Question 5

The ethical principle of 'do no harm' in ABA practice is best associated with which term?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Nonmaleficence means avoiding actions that harm the client and is the principle behind 'do no harm.'

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