PAM Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2

Question 1

A patient refuses ultrasound therapy recommended by their physical therapist. Which ethical principle requires the therapist to honor this decision?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the ethical principle that upholds a competent patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Question 2

When documenting informed consent for a PAM procedure, which element is LEAST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Therapist's personal opinion of the patient

Answer

A therapist's personal opinion of the patient is not a required or appropriate element of informed consent documentation.

Question 3

A therapist applies electrical stimulation beyond the prescribed parameters without notifying the supervising physician. This action most directly violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity

Answer

Fidelity refers to faithfulness to one's professional duties and commitments, which includes adhering to prescribed treatment parameters.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a physical therapist may share a patient's treatment records without explicit authorization in which scenario?

Accepted Answer

Treatment coordination with the patient's referring physician

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information for treatment purposes, including coordination with other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.

Question 5

Which scenario best represents a breach of patient confidentiality in a PAM clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Mentioning a patient's diagnosis to a family member without consent

Answer

Disclosing a patient's diagnosis to a family member without the patient's consent violates confidentiality, regardless of intent.

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

PAM Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2