NCTRC Professionalism and Ethical Conduct 5

Question 1

A CTRS working in a long-term care facility notices that a resident's treatment plan was developed without the resident's input. This raises concern about which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy requires that clients have the right to participate in decisions about their own care and treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in recreational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Sharing personal contact information with a client for social purposes

Answer

Sharing personal contact information for social purposes blurs professional boundaries and can compromise the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3

A CTRS suspects a client is being abused by a family member. Under the ethical principle of non-maleficence and mandatory reporting laws, the CTRS should:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to the appropriate authorities as required by law

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws require CTRSs to report suspected abuse to proper authorities, superseding confidentiality obligations.

Question 4

Which document serves as the primary ethical guide for CTRSs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The NCTRC Code of Ethics

Answer

The NCTRC Code of Ethics is the foundational ethical framework that governs the professional conduct of certified therapeutic recreation specialists.

Question 5

A CTRS who misrepresents their qualifications on a job application is violating which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity (truthfulness) requires that CTRSs be honest about their credentials, qualifications, and professional background.

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NCTRC Professionalism and Ethical Conduct 5