1. An ethical perspective that views the end result of an act as more important than a duty to obey is called:

• a. Teleological.
• b. Deontological.
• c. Analytical.
• d. Descriptive.

2. Ethical principles are:

• a. Detailed rules that specify acceptable behavior.
• b. Fundamental concepts by which people judge behavior.
• c. Legally binding statutes enforced by federal authorities.
• d. Specific rules of conduct for healthcare professionals.

3. When a physical therapist accepts a client's decision to refuse a plan of treatment, the therapist is honoring the ethical principle of:

• a. Beneficence.
• b. Honesty.
• c. Autonomy.
• d. Justice.

4. When a physical therapist cares for all clients with equal diligence, regardless of race or personality, the therapist is honoring the ethical principle of:

• a. Beneficence.
• b. Honesty.
• c. Autonomy.
• d. Justice.

5. An ethical dilemma requires a choice between:

• a. Belief systems and religious doctrines.
• b. Ethical principles and theories proposed by philosophers.
• c. Ethical behaviors and illegal behaviors.
• d. Two or more ethical principles and actions they support.

6. The legal document recommended by the JCAHO that states a person's wishes regarding extraordinary treatment measures is called:

• a. Last will and testament.
• b. Living trust.
• c. Power of attorney for healthcare.
• d. Advance healthcare directive.

7. A code of ethics:

• a. Describes the scope of practice of a profession.
• b. Is the hallmark of a profession.
• c. Is a legal statute governing a profession.
• d. Substitutes for a state practices act.

8. Laws differ from ethics, in that laws:

• a. Give specific directions and detailed limitations about actions.
• b. Are broad, general principles to guide human behavior.
• c. Are nonspecific precepts about proper human interaction.
• d. Give guidance without penalty about how people should behave.

9. The law establishing a state board of physical therapy is an example of:

• a. Common law.
• b. Administrative law.
• c. Statutory law.
• d. Constitutional law.

10. A federal law that emphasizes the privacy rights of clients is the:

• a. Social Security Amendments of 1965.
• b. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1995.
• c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
• d. Physical therapy practice act of their state.

11. The goal of state physical therapy acts is to:

• a. Create an administrative body to define physical therapy.
• b. Describe the scope of practice of physical therapy.
• c. State the competency requirements of physical therapists.
• d. Protect the public by setting standards of education and practice.

12. A physical therapist and a physical therapy assistant violate a regulation of the physical therapy practice act of their state. Their offense is categorized as a:

• a. Criminal misdemeanor.
• b. Criminal felony.
• c. Civil tort violation.
• d. Civil contract violation.

13. The result of a disciplinary hearing of a licensed physical therapist may be any of the following actions of the Board except one. Select an unlikely action.

• a. Reprimand the licensee
• b. Incarcerate the licensee
• c. Suspend or revoke the license
• d. Take no action at all

14. A physical therapist said to a client "If you don't listen to me I'll just pick you up and put you in the chair myself!" The threat frightened the client, who complained to her husband. He brought suit against the therapist, charging:

• a. False imprisonment.
• b. Defamation of character.
• c. Assault.
• d. Battery.

15. All elements and principles that apply to ordinary negligence also apply to professional negligence, with the exception that the:

• a. Standards of care are difficult to identify.
• b. Responsibility of a professional is greater than that of a nonprofessional.
• c. "Community" means national standards rather than local.
• d. Responsibility of the nonprofessional is greater than the professional.