CPG Ethical Standards 2

Question 1

A guardian discovers that a ward's family member is pressuring a care facility to discharge the ward prematurely to save on costs. What is the guardian's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the ward's best interests regardless of family pressure

Answer

A guardian must always act in the ward's best interests, even when that conflicts with the wishes of family members.

Question 2

Under CPG ethical standards, a guardian who also serves as the ward's conservator must:

Accepted Answer

Maintain separate records for guardian and conservator duties

Answer

When a guardian also serves as conservator, they must maintain separate records for each role to ensure accountability and transparency.

Question 3

A guardian is offered a substantial gift by the ward's grateful family. The ethically correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest

Answer

Guardians should decline gifts from wards or their families to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain professional boundaries.

Question 4

When a ward's condition improves significantly, a guardian's ethical duty includes:

Accepted Answer

Petitioning the court to terminate or limit the guardianship if it is no longer needed

Answer

Ethical guardianship requires seeking termination or modification when the ward's capacity has improved and the guardianship is no longer the least restrictive option.

Question 5

A guardian learns that a ward's paid caregiver may be exploiting the ward financially. The guardian should first:

Accepted Answer

Investigate the allegation and report to Adult Protective Services if warranted

Answer

A guardian has a duty to investigate credible allegations of exploitation and report to authorities when there is reasonable cause to believe abuse or exploitation is occurring.

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

CPG Ethical Standards 2