NPTE-PT Professional Responsibilities and Ethics 2

Question 1

A PT discovers that a colleague is billing for services not rendered. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Confront the colleague and report to the supervisor or compliance officer

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Ignore it to avoid conflict

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Report directly to the state licensing board

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Notify the patient immediately

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'abandonment' in physical therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

Terminating care without adequate notice or arranging for continued care

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Discharging a patient who has met all goals

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Declining to treat a patient before initiating care

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Referring a patient to another specialist

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which scenario represents a permissible disclosure of PHI without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Providing records to a treating physician for continuity of care

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Sharing records with the patient's employer

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Disclosing information to a marketing company

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Releasing records to the patient's attorney without a subpoena

Question 4

A PT is treating a patient who reveals plans to harm a specific person. The PT's MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Warn the intended victim and appropriate authorities

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Maintain confidentiality and continue treatment

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Immediately discharge the patient

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Consult with the patient's insurance company

Question 5

Which ethical principle is MOST directly violated when a PT provides unnecessary treatments to increase billing?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

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Veracity

Question 6

A PT working in a school setting suspects a student has been physically abused. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Notify child protective services as required by mandatory reporting laws

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Contact the parents for clarification

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Document findings and wait to see if the situation resolves

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Consult with the school principal before any action

Question 7

Which of the following BEST defines 'informed refusal' in physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

A competent patient declining recommended treatment after being informed of risks and benefits

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A patient refusing to sign consent forms

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A PT refusing to treat a patient

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A patient refusing to pay for services