NPTE-PT Professional Responsibilities and Ethics 4

Question 1

A PT notices signs of elder abuse in a patient receiving home health services. According to professional standards, the PT MUST:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to adult protective services as a mandatory reporter

Answer

PTs are mandatory reporters of suspected elder abuse and must report to adult protective services regardless of family cooperation.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'clinical competence' as an ethical obligation for PTs?

Accepted Answer

Continuously updating knowledge and skills to provide current, evidence-based care

Answer

Ethical competence requires ongoing professional development and lifelong learning to maintain current evidence-based practice.

Question 3

A PT treating a patient for low back pain discovers the patient is using opioids prescribed by another provider without disclosing this. The MOST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate this information into the treatment plan and communicate with the prescribing provider

Answer

Knowledge of opioid use is clinically relevant and must be integrated into care planning with appropriate interprofessional communication.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'justice' in physical therapy practice is BEST exemplified by:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring equitable access to services regardless of ability to pay or demographic factors

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable distribution of resources and services, ensuring access regardless of socioeconomic or demographic factors.

Question 5

A PT is approached by a pharmaceutical company offering compensation to use their product exclusively with patients. This arrangement MOST directly raises concerns about:

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest and undue industry influence

Answer

Financial arrangements with industry that influence clinical decisions create conflicts of interest that compromise patient-centered care.

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NPTE-PT Professional Responsibilities and Ethics 4