Occupational Therapist Test Professional Ethics 2

Question 1

An OT discovers a colleague has been billing Medicare for services not rendered. What is the MOST appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Report to the facility's compliance officer or supervisor

Answer

Reporting to internal compliance first follows proper channels before escalating to external authorities.

Question 2

A client with dementia cannot provide informed consent. Who is the MOST appropriate person to obtain consent from?

Accepted Answer

The client's legally authorized representative or healthcare proxy

Answer

A legally authorized representative or healthcare proxy holds decision-making authority when a client lacks capacity.

Question 3

An OT is asked by an employer to provide services outside their area of competence. The ethical principle MOST relevant is:

Accepted Answer

Competence (Principle 5 of AOTA Code)

Answer

The AOTA Code of Ethics Principle 5 requires OTs to maintain competence and only provide services within their scope.

Question 4

An OT provides a glowing reference for a former supervisee but omits known performance concerns. This violates which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity requires honesty and accuracy in all professional communications, including references.

Question 5

A client refuses a recommended home modification. The OT should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and respect the client's decision

Answer

Respecting client autonomy means honoring informed refusal and documenting it appropriately.

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