COKO Professional Standards and Ethics 3

Question 1

A kinesiologist receives a gift worth $200 from a grateful client. According to ethical guidelines, the best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Accept only if it does not influence clinical decision-making, but reflect carefully on the boundary implications

Answer

COKO guidelines caution that accepting gifts can compromise professional boundaries; practitioners must reflect on potential influence on objectivity.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a dual relationship that could compromise professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

Providing kinesiology services to a personal friend

Answer

Providing services to personal friends creates a dual relationship that can blur professional boundaries and compromise objectivity.

Question 3

A Registered Kinesiologist suspects a vulnerable elderly client is experiencing financial abuse at home. Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to appropriate authorities such as Adult Protective Services

Answer

Health professionals have a duty to report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults to the appropriate protective authorities.

Question 4

The principle of 'non-maleficence' in kinesiology practice means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause unnecessary harm to clients

Answer

Non-maleficence obligates practitioners to avoid causing harm, which underpins safe clinical practice.

Question 5

A kinesiologist wishes to use a client's anonymized case as a teaching example. Which step is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Obtain the client's written consent even if all identifiers are removed

Answer

Even with anonymization, obtaining written informed consent from the client is best practice and respects client autonomy.

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

COKO Professional Standards and Ethics 3