CPG Ward Rights 2

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a ward who has a physical disability retains the right to:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations in housing and services

Answer

The ADA guarantees persons with disabilities, including wards, the right to reasonable accommodations regardless of guardianship status.

Question 2

A ward expresses a strong preference to attend religious services weekly. The guardian's obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate the ward's religious practice to the extent possible

Answer

Wards retain the constitutional right to practice religion, and guardians must support that right unless there is a compelling reason not to.

Question 3

Which document is MOST useful in determining a ward's preferences before incapacity?

Accepted Answer

A previously executed advance directive or living will

Answer

Advance directives capture the ward's own wishes expressed while competent and should guide guardian decision-making.

Question 4

A ward's right to marry may be restricted by guardianship only when:

Accepted Answer

The court has specifically limited that right after finding incapacity to consent to marriage

Answer

Courts must make a specific finding regarding capacity to consent to marriage before a guardian can restrict that right.

Question 5

When a ward objects to a proposed medical treatment, the guardian should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document the objection and explore less restrictive alternatives

Answer

A ward's objection must be documented and respected to the extent possible by exploring alternatives before any override is considered.

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test