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Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A participant shares personal health information during a recreation session. What is the CRA's primary ethical obligation?

    Answer: Keep it confidential and share only on a need-to-know basis

    Confidentiality is a core ethical obligation; personal health information should only be disclosed to those who need it to provide appropriate care.

  2. Which action best demonstrates professional integrity for a Certified Recreation Aide?

    Answer: Acknowledging a mistake to a supervisor and correcting it promptly

    Professional integrity requires honest acknowledgment of errors and timely corrective action.

  3. A CRA notices a colleague making an inappropriate comment to a participant. The BEST immediate response is to:

    Answer: Intervene respectfully and report the incident per facility policy

    CRAs have a duty to protect participant dignity and must intervene and report inappropriate behavior according to facility protocol.

  4. What does the principle of 'beneficence' require of a recreation aide?

    Answer: Acting in the best interest of participants to promote their well-being

    Beneficence means actively doing good and promoting the welfare and best interests of participants.

  5. A participant refuses to participate in a mandatory group activity. A CRA should:

    Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the supervising therapist

    Respecting autonomy means honoring a participant's right to refuse, while proper documentation and notification ensures care continuity.

  6. Why is it important for a CRA to maintain up-to-date knowledge of facility policies?

    Answer: To ensure safe, consistent, and ethically sound service delivery

    Current knowledge of policies ensures that CRAs deliver services safely, consistently, and in compliance with professional and legal standards.

  7. A CRA is asked by a participant's family member for details about the participant's progress. The appropriate response is to:

    Answer: Confirm whether a release of information is on file before sharing any details

    Information can only be shared with family members if a signed release of information authorizing disclosure is on file.