NPTE-PT Professional Responsibilities and Ethics 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios BEST represents a violation of the ethical principle of veracity?

Accepted Answer

Inflating documentation of functional deficits to justify ongoing insurance coverage

Answer

Veracity requires honesty in all professional communications; inflating documentation to justify coverage is both fraudulent and a breach of truthfulness.

Question 2

A PT receives a subpoena requesting patient records. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult legal counsel and release only what is legally required

Answer

A subpoena is a legal demand, and the PT should consult legal counsel to ensure proper compliance while protecting patient rights.

Question 3

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a PT practice is REQUIRED to:

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessible services for patients with disabilities

Answer

The ADA requires healthcare providers to make reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to services for individuals with disabilities.

Question 4

A PT who disagrees with a facility's policy that conflicts with ethical practice has a professional obligation to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for policy change through appropriate channels while continuing ethical practice

Answer

PTs must advocate for ethical practice by working through appropriate professional and institutional channels to address problematic policies.

Question 5

A patient who has capacity refuses a recommended intervention. After thorough education, the PT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and respect the patient's autonomous decision

Answer

Respect for autonomy requires honoring a capacitated patient's informed refusal and documenting it thoroughly in the clinical record.

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NPTE-PT Professional Responsibilities and Ethics 5