Occupational Therapist Test Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

An OT suspects a pediatric client is being abused at home. Under mandatory reporting laws, the OT should:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to child protective services immediately

Answer

OTs are mandatory reporters and must report reasonable suspicion of child abuse immediately without waiting for proof.

Question 2

A client shares suicidal ideation with an OT and asks the information be kept confidential. The OT should:

Accepted Answer

Break confidentiality and inform the treatment team immediately

Answer

Safety risk to self is a recognized exception to confidentiality requiring immediate disclosure to protect the client.

Question 3

What does the AOTA Code of Ethics Principle of 'Nonmaleficence' require of OTs?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm or injury

Answer

Nonmaleficence means refraining from actions that cause unnecessary harm, injury, or suffering.

Question 4

An OT receives a gift from a grateful client worth $150. The MOST appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Decline it and explain the professional boundary regarding gifts

Answer

Accepting gifts from clients can compromise the therapeutic relationship and boundary integrity; declining is generally the ethical standard.

Question 5

An OT documents that a goal was met when it was only partially achieved. This violates which principle MOST directly?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity requires truthful and accurate documentation; falsifying records directly violates this principle.

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