General Professional Ethics and Conduct 4

Question 1

A professional notices a coworker is impaired at work. The most ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to a supervisor or follow workplace protocols

Answer

Reporting impairment protects clients, the public, and the coworker from serious harm.

Question 2

What is 'informed consent' in a professional context?

Accepted Answer

A client agreeing to services after being fully informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives

Answer

Informed consent ensures clients make voluntary, knowledgeable decisions about professional services.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'dual relationship' that could be ethically problematic?

Accepted Answer

A therapist who also employs their client at their private business

Answer

Dual relationships blur professional boundaries and can compromise objectivity and the client's wellbeing.

Question 4

A professional discovers a significant error in their work after delivering it to a client. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Promptly disclose the error and work to correct it

Answer

Timely disclosure of errors upholds honesty and gives the client the opportunity to seek correction.

Question 5

What does 'scope of practice' mean in professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

The range of tasks and responsibilities a professional is trained and authorized to perform

Answer

Scope of practice defines the boundaries of what a professional is qualified to do safely and legally.

General Practice Test