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Ethics and Law in Occupational Therapy Practice

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  • You must score 70% or better to pass this test.
  • Select one answer for each question.
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1. Which statement is a broad definition of ethics?

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2. Which ethical theory is practiced when an occupational therapist considers a decision to be right solely because their motivation was good even though the client experienced negative consequences?

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3. Which statement explains the purpose of a code of ethics?

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4. When an occupational therapist insists that a patient get out of bed and participate in therapy after the patient repeatedly states that they do not feel well and want to stay in bed, the therapist is violating which Principle of the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics?

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5. Which statement is correct regarding the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics Standard of professional civility for occupational therapy personnel?

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6. Which sanction for unethical conduct is not publicly reported by the AOTA Ethics Commission?

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7. Which offense occurs when a licensed occupational therapist violates a regulation of their state practice act?

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8. Which statement describes the goal of a state occupational therapy act?

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9. Which tort involves restraining a mentally ill client who is not a danger to self or others against their will?

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10. Which term describes the action of an occupational therapist who does not uphold the standards of care for an occupational therapy professional and makes a mistake that results in an injury to the client?


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