Exam 5: Regulatory Issues

Question 1

ethical problems

Answer 1

• ethical distress
• ethical dilemma
• locus of authority

Question 2

ethical principles

Answer 2

• beneficence
• nonmaleficence
• justice
• veracity
• autonomy
• fidelity

Question 3

professional duties

Answer 3

• do not harm
• tell the truth
• keep promises
• be faithful to colleagues

Question 4

main ideas of veracity

Answer 4

• tell the truth
• give credit and recognition
• communicate accurately
• EBP

Question 5

main ideas of fidelity

Answer 5

• faithfulness
• treat clients & colleagues with respect, fairness, and integrity

Question 6

federal statutes

Answer 6

• HIPAA
• IDEA
• ADA
• Social Security Amendment

Question 7

state statutes

Answer 7

• family or civil code
• criminal code
• welfare code
• ## probate code

Question 8

main ideas of beneficence

Answer 8

• contribute to good health and welfare of client
• health and wellbeing

Question 9

main ideas of nonmaleficence

Answer 9

• do no harm
• taking measures to refrain from actions that will cause harm

Question 10

main ideas of autonomy

Answer 10

• client freedom to decide and act
• HIPAA
• informed consent

Question 11

main ideas of justice

Answer 11

• comply with laws and regulations
• equity and inclusion

Question 12

disciplinary sanctions

Answer 12

• reprimand
• censure
• probation of membership subject to terms
• membership suspension
• revocation of membership in AOTA

Question 13

S stands for

Answer 13

subjective
- what the client says

Question 14

O stands for

Answer 14

objective
- therapist observations
- overview of client’s current performance and their barriers

Question 15

A stands for

Answer 15

assessment
- professional opinion about O
- what should be done about it

Question 16

P stands for

Answer 16

plan
- what is the THERAPIST going to do

Question 17

federal reimbursers

Answer 17

• medicare
• medicaid
• IDEA

Question 18

role of lobbyists

Answer 18

they speak to Congress for people’s suggestions about new bills

Question 19

role of MN Board of OT

Answer 19

“to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement
of the statutes and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy to ensure a reasonable
standard of competent and ethical practice”

Question 20

HIPAA

Answer 20

health information and portability act

Question 21

FERPA

Answer 21

family educational rights and privacy act

Question 22

steps in ethical decision-making process

Answer 22

1. gather all facts
2. identify ethical problem
3. clarify professional duties
4. explore alternatives, including desired outcomes & consequences of actions
5. complete the action
6. evaluate the action

Question 23

what is the role of the ethics committee (EC)

Answer 23

enforces the principles of the Code of Ethics

Question 23

what is the Code of Ethics

Answer 23

provides standards of conduct for OT practitioners

Question 23

core values

Answer 23

• Altruism
• Equality
• Freedom
• Justice
• Dignity
• Truth
• Prudence

Question 23

altruism

Answer 23

an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Question 24

equality

Answer 24

all people have human rights and the rights to the same opportunities

Question 24

freedom

Answer 24

each person has the right to autonomy and independence

Question 24

justice

Answer 24

providing treatment to meet and support the goals of the clients

Question 24

dignity

Answer 24

upholding the worth and uniqueness of each person

Question 25

truth

Answer 25

OTs need to be truthful and honest (veracity)

Question 26

prudence

Answer 26

ability to reason to justify services