NCTRC Professionalism and Ethical Conduct 4

Question 1

A CTRS discovers that a colleague is falsifying client progress notes to meet productivity quotas. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Address the concern with the colleague directly or through supervisory channels

Answer

The NCTRC Code of Ethics requires CTRSs to address ethical violations through appropriate internal channels before escalating to external bodies.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'scope of practice' for a CTRS?

Accepted Answer

The range of services a CTRS is qualified and authorized to provide based on education, training, and certification

Answer

Scope of practice defines the procedures, actions, and processes a CTRS is competent and permitted to perform.

Question 3

A client discloses information suggesting they may harm themselves. The CTRS is bound by confidentiality but also by duty to warn. What ethical principle is in direct tension here?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality vs. duty to protect

Answer

The duty to maintain client confidentiality conflicts with the professional and legal obligation to protect the client or others from harm.

Question 4

Which action demonstrates adherence to the ethical principle of fidelity in recreational therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

Honoring commitments made to clients and maintaining trustworthiness

Answer

Fidelity refers to fulfilling commitments, being loyal, and maintaining trust with clients and colleagues.

Question 5

A CTRS is asked by a supervisor to lead a program outside their area of competence. The most ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain the competency concern to the supervisor

Answer

CTRSs are ethically obligated to practice only within their competence and must communicate limitations to supervisors.

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NCTRC Professionalism and Ethical Conduct 4