OT Ethics Midterm Exam Questions And
Answers Scored A+.
2 Purposes of Code of Ethics - Answer -provide aspirational Core Values that guide members towards
ethical courses of actions
-delineates enforceable Principles and Standards of Conduct that apply to AOTA members
7 Core Values - Answer -altruism
-equality
-freedom
-justice
-dignity
-truth
-prudence
Altruism - Answer Demonstrating concern for welfare of others
Eqaulity - Answer Treating all people impartially and free of bias
Freedom - Answer And personal choice are paramount in a profession in which the values and desires
of the client guide our intervetions
Justice - Answer Expresses a state in which diverse communities are inclusive; diverse communities are
organized and structure such that all members can function, flourish, and live a satisfactory life
Dignitiy - Answer Inherent in the practice of OT is the promotion of dignity of the client by treatise
them with respect in all interaction
Truth - Answer In all situations, OT must provide accurate info in oral, written and electronic forms
,Prudence - Answer OT's must use their clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgment and
reflection to make decision in professional and volunteer roles
Principles & Standards of Conduct - Answer -Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy
-Justice
-Veracity
-Fidelity
Beneficence - Answer -all forms of action intended to benefit other persons
-promoting good, preventing harm and removing harm
-ex: protecting & defending rights of others, preventing harm, removing conditions that will cause harm,
helping persons w/ disability and rescuing persons in danger
OT SHALL:
-provide appropriate evaluation and intervention specific to needs
-reevaluate and assess ct in timely manner to determine goals are being achieved and if intervention
plans should be revises
-use assessments, interventions, etch. That are evidence based, current and within scope of practice
-ensure all duties are congruent w/ credentials, qualifications, experience and scope of practice
-provide OT, including education and training that are w/in each practioners level of competence
-take steps to ensure proficiency and weigh potential for harm when generally recognized standards
don't exist in emerging technology/areas of practice
-maintain competencing by ongoing participation in education
-terming OT in collaboration w/ ct when no longer beneficial
-refer to other providers when indicated
-conduction research
Nonmaleficence - Answer -abstain from causing harm to others
-obligation to not impose risks of harm even if potential risk is w/out malicious or harmful intent
, -often examined under context of due care: requires that goals pursued justify the risks that must be
imposed to achieve those goals
-ex. In OT, this standard applies to situations in which the ct might feel pain from a treatment
intervention, however acture pain in justified by potential evidence based benefits, using due care to
avoid harm during transfers by locking w/c and bed brakes, not practicing OT under influence of
drugs/alcohol
OT SHALL:
-avoid inflicting harm
-avoid abandoning the ct by facilitating appropriate transitions when unable to provide services
-recognize and take action to remedy personal problems and limitations that eight cause harm to ct,
students, etch.
-avoided any undue influences that may impair practice
-address impaired practice and report to appropriate authorities
-avoided dual relations, conflicts of interest or any situations when a OT is unable to maintain
professional boundaries
-avoid engaging in sexual acuity w/ ct (including ct family member, student or employee) while
professional relationship exists
-avoided compromisiting rights or well being of others based on arbitrary directives (unrealistic
productivity, falsification of documentation, inaccurate coding)
-avoided exploiting any relationship
-avoid bartering for services when there is the potentials for exploitation and conflict of interst
Autonomy (CT HAS RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS, HIPPA) - Answer -practitioners have a duet to treat the
ct according to clients desires, w/in boundaries of accepted standard of care and to protect clients
confidential info
-often referred to as self-determination principle: acknowledges persons right to hold views, make
choices an take actions based on their values & beliefs
-in event that a person lacks decision-making capacity, their autonomy should be respected through an
authorized agent or surrogate decision maker
OT SHALL:
-respect and honor wishes of ct
-fully disclose benefits, risks and potential outcomes of any intervention and any reasonable alternatives
-obtain consent after disclosing appropriate info and answering questions
Answers Scored A+.
2 Purposes of Code of Ethics - Answer -provide aspirational Core Values that guide members towards
ethical courses of actions
-delineates enforceable Principles and Standards of Conduct that apply to AOTA members
7 Core Values - Answer -altruism
-equality
-freedom
-justice
-dignity
-truth
-prudence
Altruism - Answer Demonstrating concern for welfare of others
Eqaulity - Answer Treating all people impartially and free of bias
Freedom - Answer And personal choice are paramount in a profession in which the values and desires
of the client guide our intervetions
Justice - Answer Expresses a state in which diverse communities are inclusive; diverse communities are
organized and structure such that all members can function, flourish, and live a satisfactory life
Dignitiy - Answer Inherent in the practice of OT is the promotion of dignity of the client by treatise
them with respect in all interaction
Truth - Answer In all situations, OT must provide accurate info in oral, written and electronic forms
,Prudence - Answer OT's must use their clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgment and
reflection to make decision in professional and volunteer roles
Principles & Standards of Conduct - Answer -Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy
-Justice
-Veracity
-Fidelity
Beneficence - Answer -all forms of action intended to benefit other persons
-promoting good, preventing harm and removing harm
-ex: protecting & defending rights of others, preventing harm, removing conditions that will cause harm,
helping persons w/ disability and rescuing persons in danger
OT SHALL:
-provide appropriate evaluation and intervention specific to needs
-reevaluate and assess ct in timely manner to determine goals are being achieved and if intervention
plans should be revises
-use assessments, interventions, etch. That are evidence based, current and within scope of practice
-ensure all duties are congruent w/ credentials, qualifications, experience and scope of practice
-provide OT, including education and training that are w/in each practioners level of competence
-take steps to ensure proficiency and weigh potential for harm when generally recognized standards
don't exist in emerging technology/areas of practice
-maintain competencing by ongoing participation in education
-terming OT in collaboration w/ ct when no longer beneficial
-refer to other providers when indicated
-conduction research
Nonmaleficence - Answer -abstain from causing harm to others
-obligation to not impose risks of harm even if potential risk is w/out malicious or harmful intent
, -often examined under context of due care: requires that goals pursued justify the risks that must be
imposed to achieve those goals
-ex. In OT, this standard applies to situations in which the ct might feel pain from a treatment
intervention, however acture pain in justified by potential evidence based benefits, using due care to
avoid harm during transfers by locking w/c and bed brakes, not practicing OT under influence of
drugs/alcohol
OT SHALL:
-avoid inflicting harm
-avoid abandoning the ct by facilitating appropriate transitions when unable to provide services
-recognize and take action to remedy personal problems and limitations that eight cause harm to ct,
students, etch.
-avoided any undue influences that may impair practice
-address impaired practice and report to appropriate authorities
-avoided dual relations, conflicts of interest or any situations when a OT is unable to maintain
professional boundaries
-avoid engaging in sexual acuity w/ ct (including ct family member, student or employee) while
professional relationship exists
-avoided compromisiting rights or well being of others based on arbitrary directives (unrealistic
productivity, falsification of documentation, inaccurate coding)
-avoided exploiting any relationship
-avoid bartering for services when there is the potentials for exploitation and conflict of interst
Autonomy (CT HAS RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS, HIPPA) - Answer -practitioners have a duet to treat the
ct according to clients desires, w/in boundaries of accepted standard of care and to protect clients
confidential info
-often referred to as self-determination principle: acknowledges persons right to hold views, make
choices an take actions based on their values & beliefs
-in event that a person lacks decision-making capacity, their autonomy should be respected through an
authorized agent or surrogate decision maker
OT SHALL:
-respect and honor wishes of ct
-fully disclose benefits, risks and potential outcomes of any intervention and any reasonable alternatives
-obtain consent after disclosing appropriate info and answering questions
