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Ethics, Laws, and Regulations for California Physical Therapy

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  • You must score 70% or better to pass this test.
  • Select one answer for each question.
  • Review your selections before submitting the test for grading.

NoteThis course was revised and updated on March 5, 2024. If you printed test questions from the previous version of this course, you will find that some questions in your printed version differ from the test below.

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1. Which statement is a broad definition of ethics?

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2. Which ethical theory is practiced when a physical 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 describes the purpose of a code of ethics?

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4. Which American Physical Therapy Association Core Value is the therapist demonstrating by volunteering with no compensation one weekend each month at a community clinic that serves low-income women and children?

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5. Which Standard of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant is violated when a supervising physical therapist assistant initiates a sexual relationship with a student physical therapist assistant?

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6. Which offense occurs when a physical therapist violates a regulation of the Physical Therapy Practice Act?

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7. Which complaint would be rejected under the jurisdiction of the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)?

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

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9. Which term describes the action of a physical therapist who omits a standard of care for a physical therapy professional and makes a mistake that results in an injury to the client?


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