PTA Current Events and Civics 3

Question 1

The APTA Code of Ethics is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Guide PTAs and PTs in ethical professional conduct and decision-making

Answer

The APTA Code of Ethics outlines the core values and ethical obligations that guide professional behavior for physical therapists and PTAs.

Question 2

A PTA most directly participates in civic engagement within the profession by:

Accepted Answer

Contacting state legislators to advocate for PT-friendly practice act updates

Answer

Contacting legislators to influence healthcare policy is a direct form of civic engagement that advances both the profession and patient access to care.

Question 3

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that:

Accepted Answer

State and local governments make programs and services accessible to people with disabilities

Answer

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination by public entities and requires them to make programs, services, and activities accessible.

Question 4

Which federal law mandates that eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical reasons without losing their job?

Accepted Answer

FMLA

Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying medical or family reasons.

Question 5

In the context of civics, 'federalism' as it applies to healthcare regulation means:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare authority is shared between federal and state governments

Answer

Federalism divides governmental powers between federal and state levels; in healthcare, states regulate licensure while the federal government manages programs like Medicare.

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PTA Current Events and Civics 3