#1
Which principle of ethics emphasizes treating individuals fairly and avoiding discrimination?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#2
In occupational therapy, what does 'client-centered practice' primarily focus on?
Fulfilling insurance requirements
Meeting the therapist's goals
Addressing the client's needs and goals
Maximizing profit
#3
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare ethics?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Protection and Authorization Act
Healthcare Integrity and Privacy Protection Act
Health Information Processing and Access Act
#4
In occupational therapy, what is the purpose of using standardized assessment tools?
To make the evaluation process more time-consuming
To ensure consistency and reliability in assessment
To increase the therapist's workload
To limit the options for intervention
#5
What is the primary purpose of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics?
To restrict occupational therapy practice
To promote ethical conduct and professionalism among occupational therapists
To increase the cost of therapy services
To limit client access to occupational therapy services
#6
Which of the following is NOT a step in the occupational therapy evaluation process?
Assessment
Intervention
Goal-setting
Documentation
#7
In the context of occupational therapy, what does the term 'informed consent' mean?
The therapist makes decisions on behalf of the client
The client is aware of the risks and benefits of treatment and voluntarily agrees to it
The therapist can disclose confidential information without permission
The client is not provided with any information about their treatment
#8
Which of the following best defines 'confidentiality' in occupational therapy?
Sharing client information with colleagues for discussion
Keeping client information private and disclosing it only with consent or when required by law
Sharing client information on social media for educational purposes
Recording client information in a public database
#9
What does 'cultural competence' entail in occupational therapy practice?
Exclusively working with clients from one cultural background
Understanding and respecting the cultural differences of clients and adapting therapy accordingly
Ignoring cultural factors in therapy as they are irrelevant
Implementing a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy
#10
Which of the following is NOT considered a common ethical dilemma in occupational therapy?
Confidentiality breaches
Billing fraud
Overinvolvement with clients
Encouraging client independence
#11
Which ethical principle guides occupational therapists to avoid causing harm to their clients?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#12
Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting the right of clients to make their own decisions about their treatment?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#13
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty of occupational therapists to actively contribute to the well-being of their clients?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#14
Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting the rights and choices of vulnerable populations in occupational therapy?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#15
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential ethical issue in occupational therapy?
Conflict of interest
Overbilling clients
Encouraging client independence
Breach of confidentiality