COKO Quality Improvement and Compliance 5

Question 1

A kinesiologist's professional liability insurance lapses. Under COKO's registration requirements, what must the kinesiologist do?

Accepted Answer

Cease practice until appropriate insurance coverage is reinstated

Answer

COKO requires members to maintain active professional liability protection as a condition of registration; lapsed coverage requires cessation of practice.

Question 2

During a quality audit, a kinesiologist's records show treatment goals that are not measurable. Which documentation principle was violated?

Accepted Answer

SMART goal-setting

Answer

SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) are a documentation standard that ensures goals can be evaluated objectively.

Question 3

A kinesiologist working in a multidisciplinary team disagrees with a physician's plan that could harm the client. The most appropriate quality-focused action is to:

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern directly with the physician and document the discussion

Answer

Raising concerns directly and professionally, then documenting the discussion, upholds both interprofessional collaboration and client safety standards.

Question 4

Which accreditation standard is MOST directly linked to quality improvement in regulated kinesiology organizations?

Accepted Answer

ISO 9001 quality management systems principles

Answer

ISO 9001 quality management principles, including continuous improvement and process documentation, are directly applicable to quality improvement in regulated health organizations.

Question 5

A kinesiologist fails to report a workplace injury to the appropriate authority within the required timeframe. This most directly violates which compliance area?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting obligations under occupational health legislation

Answer

Timely reporting of workplace injuries is a mandatory legal obligation under Ontario occupational health and safety legislation.

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

(COKO) College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Practice Test

COKO Quality Improvement and Compliance 5