CCS Ethics, Legalities, and Professionalism 3

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the ethical principle of justice in care delivery?

Accepted Answer

Allocating care resources fairly based on assessed need rather than personal preference

Answer

Justice requires fair, equitable distribution of care and resources without discrimination based on personal or financial factors.

Question 2

A care specialist who routinely arrives late, takes extended breaks, and misses documentation deadlines is violating standards of:

Accepted Answer

Professionalism and accountability

Answer

Reliability, punctuality, and completing assigned duties on time are core elements of professional accountability in healthcare.

Question 3

Under most state laws, which of the following is NOT typically a mandated reporter for elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

The elder's adult children

Answer

Adult children are not mandated reporters by profession, whereas healthcare workers and social workers are typically designated as mandated reporters by statute.

Question 4

The concept of 'scope of practice' for a care specialist means:

Accepted Answer

The specific tasks and responsibilities legally and professionally permitted for that role

Answer

Scope of practice defines the procedures, actions, and processes a care specialist is legally authorized to perform based on education, experience, and certification.

Question 5

A client's adult daughter asks the care specialist to share details of her mother's diagnosis without the mother's consent. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the client's consent before sharing any protected health information

Answer

HIPAA requires the client's own authorization before disclosing PHI to family members, regardless of the family relationship.

(CCS) Certified Care Specialist Practice Test

(CCS) Certified Care Specialist Practice Test

CCS Ethics, Legalities, and Professionalism 3