OPELA Professional Ethics and Standards 3

Question 1

A teacher suspects a student is being abused at home but is uncertain. Under US professional ethics standards, the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Report the reasonable suspicion to child protective services as required by law

Answer

Mandatory reporters are legally and ethically required to report reasonable suspicion, not proven abuse, to protect vulnerable individuals.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'professional competence' as an ethical standard?

Accepted Answer

Practicing only within the boundaries of one's education, training, and experience

Answer

Competence requires professionals to recognize and practice within the limits of their verified skills and knowledge at all times.

Question 3

A healthcare professional shares a patient's diagnosis with a family member without the patient's consent. This most clearly violates:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA and the ethical duty of confidentiality

Answer

HIPAA and professional ethics prohibit disclosing protected health information without explicit patient authorization except in defined circumstances.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework guiding professional conduct and decision-making

Answer

Codes of ethics establish shared standards that guide professionals in making decisions that protect those they serve and uphold the profession's integrity.

Question 5

A lawyer receives a document accidentally sent by opposing counsel that may benefit their client. Ethically, the lawyer should:

Accepted Answer

Notify opposing counsel and follow professional conduct rules regarding inadvertent disclosure

Answer

Professional ethics and bar association rules require notifying opposing counsel of inadvertent disclosures and often prohibit reviewing such materials.

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OPELA Professional Ethics and Standards 3