Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Professional Ethics and Standards 3

Question 1

An OTA is working with a client who has decision-making capacity and refuses a recommended therapy intervention. The OTA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and respect the client's autonomous decision

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Proceed with the intervention because it is clinically indicated

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Notify family members to override the client's decision

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Discontinue all therapy services immediately

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the OTA's role in the occupational therapy process under AOTA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The OTA contributes to all aspects of care under the supervision and collaboration of the OT

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The OTA independently selects and implements all interventions

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The OTA only carries out interventions and has no role in goal setting

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The OTA may function independently in settings where no OT is employed

Question 3

State licensure laws for OTAs primarily serve to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the public by regulating OTA practice within that state

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Set national continuing education requirements

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Establish reimbursement rates for OTA services

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Accredit OTA educational programs

Question 4

An OTA is concerned that productivity demands in their facility are compromising the quality of client care. The most appropriate ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern through appropriate internal channels or professional channels

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Accept the demands as normal in healthcare settings

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Reduce the number of patients treated without informing management

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Immediately report the facility to the state licensing board

Question 5

A COTA credential lapses because the certificant did not renew on time. To reinstate, the individual must:

Accepted Answer

Submit the required PDUs and renewal fees within the reinstatement window or follow NBCOT's reinstatement process

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Retake and pass the NBCOT certification examination

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Complete additional fieldwork hours

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Apply for a new OTA license in their state

Question 6

Which ethical principle is MOST directly applied when an OTA provides culturally competent care that respects a client's cultural background and values?

Accepted Answer

Justice

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Nonmaleficence

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Autonomy

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Beneficence