CPG Ethical Standards 3

Question 1

When a ward expresses a preference that the guardian believes is not in the ward's best interest, the guardian should:

Accepted Answer

Explore the preference, explain concerns, and still honor it when it does not cause serious harm

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Override the preference without discussion

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Seek immediate court intervention

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Document the preference but always act contrary to it

Question 2

A guardian is approached by a researcher requesting access to a ward for a non-therapeutic study. The guardian's ethical obligation is to:

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Consent only if the research could directly benefit the ward and the ward does not object

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Permit access if the facility approves

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Decline all research participation regardless of the study type

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Allow access if compensation is provided to the guardianship estate

Question 3

A CPG professional discovers that a colleague is misappropriating funds from a ward's estate. The ethically required action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the misconduct to the appropriate regulatory or disciplinary authority

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Counsel the colleague privately before taking official action

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Stay neutral to preserve professional relationships

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Inform only the ward's attorney

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in the context of a guardian making a medical decision for a ward?

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The guardian thoroughly understands all risks, benefits, and alternatives before authorizing treatment

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The guardian signs a consent form after a physician explains risks

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A physician obtains consent from the ward's nearest family member

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The court pre-approves all medical procedures

Question 5

A guardian who uses a ward's funds to pay for services that benefit the guardian personally is committing:

Accepted Answer

A serious ethical violation known as self-dealing

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Acceptable practice if later reimbursed

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A permissible act if disclosed in the annual report

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A minor infraction subject only to civil penalty

Question 6

Under CPG standards, a guardian's obligation to visit the ward is best described as:

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Required at a frequency sufficient to monitor and respond to the ward's needs and conditions

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Optional, based on the guardian's professional judgment

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Required only when the court orders a status update

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Fulfilled entirely through telephone or video contact

Question 7

When a ward lacks any known prior directives and has no expressed preferences, the guardian should make decisions based on:

Accepted Answer

The best-interest standard, considering the ward's overall welfare

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The guardian's personal values and beliefs

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The preferences of the ward's closest living relative

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The most cost-effective available option