PAM Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3

Question 1

A patient with cognitive impairment cannot provide informed consent for a PAM procedure. Who is the most appropriate decision-maker?

Accepted Answer

The patient's legally authorized representative or healthcare proxy

Answer

When a patient lacks decision-making capacity, a legally authorized representative or designated healthcare proxy assumes the role of surrogate decision-maker.

Question 2

A therapist continues applying cryotherapy after a patient verbally withdraws consent mid-treatment. This constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Battery, since treatment continued without consent

Answer

Continuing a physical intervention after a patient withdraws consent constitutes battery, which is an intentional and unconsented touching.

Question 3

Which documentation practice best protects both the patient's rights and the therapist's legal standing when using PAM?

Accepted Answer

Documenting consent, parameters, patient response, and any adverse effects each session

Answer

Comprehensive session documentation including consent, parameters, and patient responses creates a legal and clinical record that protects all parties.

Question 4

A therapist believes a prescribed PAM treatment is inappropriate for the patient's condition. The most ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult with the prescribing physician to discuss concerns

Answer

Consulting with the prescribing physician respects the collaborative nature of healthcare while fulfilling the therapist's duty to advocate for patient safety.

Question 5

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) requires healthcare facilities to:

Accepted Answer

Inform patients of their right to create advance directives upon admission

Answer

The PSDA requires that healthcare facilities inform patients of their right to make advance directives and to participate in decisions about their care.

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

PAM Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3