NBCOT COTA QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
OT code of ethics & ethics standards correct answer -developed to address
the most frequently encountered ethical issues in OT across a variety of
settings; for employers, consumers, students.
concepts of ethics standards ( 7) correct answer -Altruism, Equality,
Freedom, Justice, Dignity, Truth, Prudence.
Altruism correct answer -placing the needs of others before your own
Equality correct answer -promote fairness in interactions with others
Freedom correct answer -desires of client must guide OT interventions
Justice correct answer -respect and adhere to the applicable laws and
standards regarding area of practice
Dignity correct answer -treating each client respectfully and as an
individual by enabling client to engage in meaningful occupations- regardless
of disability
Truth correct answer -OT practitioner provides accurate information
orally and written
Prudence correct answer -using clinical and ethical reasoning skills to
make decisions
Code of Ethics Principle 1 correct answer -Beneficence; OT personnel shall
demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety of the recipients of
service
Code of Ethics Principle 2 correct answer -Nonmaleficence; OT personnel
shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Code of Ethics Principle 3 correct answer -Autonomy/ Confidentiality; OT
personnel shall respect the right of individuals self-determination
,Code of Ethics Principle 4 correct answer -Social Justice; OT personnel
shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
Code of Ethics Principle 5 correct answer -Procedural Justice; OT
personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal, and
international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT.
Code of Ethics Principle 6 correct answer -Veracity; OT personnel shall
provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when
representing the profession
Code of Ethics Principle 7 correct answer -OT personnel shall treat
colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and
integrity.
Categories of Ethical Problems (3) correct answer -ethical temptations,
ethical distress, ethical dilemmas
Ethical temptations correct answer -occurs when it is difficult to follow
through on course of action, when you know its right, because he/she is
tempted to go against it
Ethical distress correct answer -occurs when it is difficult to follow
through on what the person knows is the right course of action, because
policies or procedures
Ethical decision making steps correct answer -1. determine the type of
problem ( ethical issue, distress, or dilemma)
2. Identify ethical or legal issues
3. What facts are known, what needs to be obtained
4. Who's involved that may influence and resolve issue
5. Formulate possible resolutions
6. Identify resources
7. Determine course of action
8. Identify possible results of course of action
, Ethical dilemmas correct answer -occur when it is difficult to identify what
the best ethical course of action would be because of conflicts that occur when
determining the resolution
Acronym for correct documentation correct answer -C.A.R.E
C: Clarity
A: Accuracy
R: Relevance
E: Exceptions
Types of Documentation correct answer -Order/Refferal
Screening
Evaluation Report
Intervention plan
Written Goals
Contact & Progress notes
Re-evaluation or Reassessment report
Transition plan
Discharge summary
Order/ Refferal correct answer -Referral for OT services, sometimes
needed by physician to get reimbursed.
Screening correct answer -To identify whether a person would benefit
from OT ( chart review & observation)
Evaluation correct answer -The process of obtaining & interpreting data
necessary for intervention
Intervention plan correct answer -Summary of evaluation and
reccommendations, goals, strategies, duration, intensity, frequency, of OT.
OTR responsible but collaborates with OTA
Written Goals correct answer -OTA contributes to goal writing
Acronym for Goal Writing correct answer -COAST
C: client
O: occupation
A: assistance level
ANSWERS
OT code of ethics & ethics standards correct answer -developed to address
the most frequently encountered ethical issues in OT across a variety of
settings; for employers, consumers, students.
concepts of ethics standards ( 7) correct answer -Altruism, Equality,
Freedom, Justice, Dignity, Truth, Prudence.
Altruism correct answer -placing the needs of others before your own
Equality correct answer -promote fairness in interactions with others
Freedom correct answer -desires of client must guide OT interventions
Justice correct answer -respect and adhere to the applicable laws and
standards regarding area of practice
Dignity correct answer -treating each client respectfully and as an
individual by enabling client to engage in meaningful occupations- regardless
of disability
Truth correct answer -OT practitioner provides accurate information
orally and written
Prudence correct answer -using clinical and ethical reasoning skills to
make decisions
Code of Ethics Principle 1 correct answer -Beneficence; OT personnel shall
demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety of the recipients of
service
Code of Ethics Principle 2 correct answer -Nonmaleficence; OT personnel
shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Code of Ethics Principle 3 correct answer -Autonomy/ Confidentiality; OT
personnel shall respect the right of individuals self-determination
,Code of Ethics Principle 4 correct answer -Social Justice; OT personnel
shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
Code of Ethics Principle 5 correct answer -Procedural Justice; OT
personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal, and
international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT.
Code of Ethics Principle 6 correct answer -Veracity; OT personnel shall
provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when
representing the profession
Code of Ethics Principle 7 correct answer -OT personnel shall treat
colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and
integrity.
Categories of Ethical Problems (3) correct answer -ethical temptations,
ethical distress, ethical dilemmas
Ethical temptations correct answer -occurs when it is difficult to follow
through on course of action, when you know its right, because he/she is
tempted to go against it
Ethical distress correct answer -occurs when it is difficult to follow
through on what the person knows is the right course of action, because
policies or procedures
Ethical decision making steps correct answer -1. determine the type of
problem ( ethical issue, distress, or dilemma)
2. Identify ethical or legal issues
3. What facts are known, what needs to be obtained
4. Who's involved that may influence and resolve issue
5. Formulate possible resolutions
6. Identify resources
7. Determine course of action
8. Identify possible results of course of action
, Ethical dilemmas correct answer -occur when it is difficult to identify what
the best ethical course of action would be because of conflicts that occur when
determining the resolution
Acronym for correct documentation correct answer -C.A.R.E
C: Clarity
A: Accuracy
R: Relevance
E: Exceptions
Types of Documentation correct answer -Order/Refferal
Screening
Evaluation Report
Intervention plan
Written Goals
Contact & Progress notes
Re-evaluation or Reassessment report
Transition plan
Discharge summary
Order/ Refferal correct answer -Referral for OT services, sometimes
needed by physician to get reimbursed.
Screening correct answer -To identify whether a person would benefit
from OT ( chart review & observation)
Evaluation correct answer -The process of obtaining & interpreting data
necessary for intervention
Intervention plan correct answer -Summary of evaluation and
reccommendations, goals, strategies, duration, intensity, frequency, of OT.
OTR responsible but collaborates with OTA
Written Goals correct answer -OTA contributes to goal writing
Acronym for Goal Writing correct answer -COAST
C: client
O: occupation
A: assistance level
