Chapter 7 PTA

Question 1

Medical law and medical ethics are not interrelated and have nothing in common: T or F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A PTA received a request for records from the attorney of one his patients. Before sending the copies, the PTA needs:

Answer 2

written authorization from the patient to release the information

Question 3

A PTA who presents himself/herself as a PT may lose his/her license: T or F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A patient has the right to examine his/her chart and other records: T or F

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A PTA student in clinical rotation is talking loudly about a patient while having lunch in the hospital cafeteria. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this scenario:

Answer 5

1. the student is disclosing PHI
2. the student is breaking the Privacy Rule
3. the student is not applying reasonable safeguards
4. the student is divulging confidential information

Question 6

When describing the treatment to a patient, the PT or PTA must:

Answer 6

1. describe the treatment clearly
2. ask the patient for verbal consent before performing the treatment
3. confirm that the patient understands the treatment description

Question 7

Which of the following needs to provide consent for treatment for a minor child:

Answer 7

1. the parents of the child

2. someone designated as the legal guardian

Question 8

Awareness and acceptance of a patient’s racial characteristics, religious affiliations, and socioeconomic status are all a part of which of the following:

Answer 8

cultural diversity

Question 9

When a patient believes in natural healing, the PT or PTA must:

Answer 9

work with the patient’s beliefs

Question 10

Which of the following would help to increase cultural competence in PTA’s:

Answer 10

1. identify personal cultural biases
2. accept and respect cultural differences
3. understand general cultural differences

Question 11

beneficence

Answer 11

doing what is best for the patient above other considerations

Question 12

nonmaleficence

Answer 12

doing no harm to a patient

Question 13

justice

Answer 13

fair and equal treatment to all patients

Question 14

veracity

Answer 14

to tell the truth

Question 15

confidentiality

Answer 15

maintaining privacy

Question 16

Which of the following is the act that was created to protect patient confidentiality with regard to health information:

Answer 16

HIPAA

Question 17

A patient’s written authorization for release of information is required in which of the following cases:

Answer 17

1. when the insurance company requests records
2. when the employer requests records
3. when a family member requests information

Question 18

Which of the following documents provides a clear description of the behaviors that are expected of physical therapist assistants:

Answer 18

The Guide for Conduct of the PTA

Question 19

Accountability, altruism, compassion, and integrity are all aspects of what APTA document:

Answer 19

Professionalism: Core Values

Question 20

According to the Guide for Conduct, a physical therapist assistant shall provide selected physical therapy interventions only under the supervision and direction of a physician: T or F

Answer 20

False

Question 21

A physical therapist assistant shall report any conduct that appears to be unethical or illegal: T or F

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Which of the following do not require patient authorization for release:

Answer 22

1. Department of Health and Human Services
2. Law enforcement activities
3. Judicial proceedings

Question 23

integrity

Answer 23

Abiding by the rules and regulations associated with the profession; being trustworthy

Question 24

altruism

Answer 24

Placing the needs of patients above those of yourself

Question 25

professional duty

Answer 25

Promoting the profession and taking pride in being a PTA