NBCOT Ethics and Professional Practice

Question 1

Which AOTA ethical principle requires OTs to act in the best interest of their clients?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Fidelity

Answer

Justice

Question 2

A therapist refuses to participate in a plan that could harm a client. This reflects which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Fidelity

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Procedural Justice

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

A client's name combined with their diagnosis

Answer

General OT treatment protocols

Answer

Anonymous survey data

Answer

General population statistics

Question 4

Which document outlines the professional standards and ethical conduct expected of NBCOT certificants?

Accepted Answer

NBCOT Certificant Code of Conduct

Answer

AOTA Code of Ethics

Answer

NBCOT Candidate Handbook

Answer

OTPF-4

Question 5

An OT accepts a gift from a grateful client. According to AOTA ethics, this is:

Accepted Answer

Acceptable if modest and culturally appropriate, and does not influence care

Answer

Always acceptable

Answer

Always prohibited

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Required to be reported

Question 6

Which principle of the AOTA Code of Ethics requires OTs to maintain competency through continuing education?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Veracity

Answer

Nonmaleficence