Ethics & Professional Responsibility Flashcards
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A client asks their trainer to design a meal plan to manage type 2 diabetes. What is the most ethical response?
Answer: Share general healthy-eating guidelines and refer the client to a registered dietitian
Prescribing medical nutrition therapy is outside a fitness professional's scope, so a referral to a registered dietitian is required.
Which action best protects a client's confidential health information?
Answer: Storing health history forms in a locked or password-protected location
Client health records should be kept secure and accessed only by those with a legitimate need.
A participant reports chest pain during a group class. What should the instructor do first?
Answer: Stop the participant's activity and activate the facility's emergency action plan
Chest pain is a possible cardiac warning sign requiring the exercise to stop and emergency procedures to start.
Why should a fitness professional carry professional liability insurance?
Answer: It helps protect the trainer financially against negligence claims
Liability insurance covers legal costs and damages if a trainer is sued for alleged negligence.
A trainer's certification has lapsed, but they continue to advertise as 'NETA certified.' This is primarily an issue of:
Answer: Misrepresentation of credentials
Claiming an expired credential misrepresents qualifications to clients and employers.
What is the main purpose of an informed consent form?
Answer: To ensure the client understands the risks and benefits of the exercise program
Informed consent documents that the client was told about the program's risks, benefits, and their right to stop.
A client offers an expensive gift after reaching a weight-loss goal. What is the best professional approach?
Answer: Follow the employer's gift policy and keep the relationship professional
Following workplace policy and maintaining boundaries avoids conflicts of interest.