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

Answer

Guardians must balance respecting a ward's expressed wishes with protecting their well-being, honoring preferences when doing so does not cause serious harm.

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A guardian may consent to research participation only when there is potential direct benefit to the ward and the ward does not object to participation.

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

Answer

CPG ethical standards require professionals to report known misconduct by colleagues to the appropriate authorities to protect vulnerable wards.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Informed consent means the guardian must understand all relevant information—risks, benefits, and alternatives—before authorizing any medical intervention on behalf of the ward.

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

Answer

Using a ward's resources for the guardian's personal benefit is self-dealing, which is a fundamental breach of fiduciary duty.

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test

CPG Ethical Standards 3