PROFESSIONAL ETHICS MCQs
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS MCQs
2. Which one of the following refers to the execution of a task or action by an individual?
(a) Function
(b) Activity
(c) Ability
(d) Action
3. Goal writing for pediatric patient must include all of the following except:
(a) Context specific
(b) Include measurement criteria
(c) Functional in nature
(d) Skill based assessment
5. The ability to perform a skill within a certain level of energy expenditure ( cardiovascular and
Musculoskeletal) is:
(a) Flexibility
(b) Efficiency
(c) Consistency
(d) Reliability
7. The ability to achieve a desired outcome with consistency, flexibility and efficiency is known as:
(a) Function
(b) Activity
(c) Skill based assessment
(d) Impairment
8. Which of the following measure is most important component of pediatric documentation:
(a) Personal history
(b) Standardized assessment
(c) Socio-economic history
(d) Past medical history
9. All of the following are three key elements of patients current health condition except:
(a) Time course
(b) Location
(c) Function
(d) Underlying disease process
10. Ability to perform a skill under a variety of environmental conditions is known as:
(a) Flexibility
(b) Efficiency
(c) Consistency
(d) Productivity
11. Whenever possible , following key elements of the patient’s current health condition should be
specified:
A. Underlying disease process
B. Location
C. Time course
D. All of above
12. Which one of the following is not a component of well written functional goal?
A. Actor
B. Behaviour
C. Complaint
D. Degree
13. Therapists faced with ethical issues in their daily clinical practice. Which of the following would
be the most appropriate initial step when faced with an ethical dilemma:
A. Determine an action plan
B. Seek external support
C. Gather relevant information
D. Complete the action plan
14. A risk management committee identifies several examples of physical therapy malpractice.
Which of the following would not be considered a potentially negligent act?
A. Failure to follow a physician’s order
B. Application of faulty equipment
C. Sexual misconduct
D. Failure to achieve an established long term goal
15. A physical therapist and physical therapist assistant work as a team in an acute care medical
facility. Which of the following responsibilities would be appropriate for the physical therapist to
delegate to the therapist assistant?
16. A therapist describes an exercise program to a patient using terms such as flexion, extension,
and abduction. The patient informs the therapist that she does not understand the instruction.
The most appropriate action is to:
17. The process of deriving general principles from specific facts or instances is called :
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Hypothesis
C. Inference
D. Deductive reasoning
18. ------------ are problems in body structure or function such as significant deviation or loss.
A. Retardation
B. Impairments
C. Handicap
D. Defects
19. ---------- can be defined as the ability to achieve a desired outcome with consistency, flexibility
and efficiency.
A. Skill
B. Behaviour
C. Learning
D. Attitude
20. Impairment based documentation should be categorized into -------- to provide a concise and
organized written report.
21. Social history and participation is the part of initial evaluation format :
a. Impairments
b. Activities
c. Reason for referral
d. Goals
22. The functional outcome format outcomes are organized in following sets of goals:
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
23.The should document specific instructions or teaching of the patient or of the patient’s caregiver
a. Coordination
b. Communication
c. Patient related instructions
d. Direct interventions
26.Thecess by which a PT determine the critical problem that requires intervention and develop an
intervention plan to address those problems which model:
27.What is the justification for physiotherapy intervention? Included in which section of initial
evaluation format:
a. Plan of care
b. Assessment
c. Goals
d. Activities
28.The patient/client management model define five integrated elements of the process:
29.ROM limitation or strength deficits that have a causal relationship to the observed activity limitations
or might cause activity limitation in the future if not treated
a. Goals
b. Participation
c. Impairments
d. Activities
30.What are the two important models in PT documentation
32.Gait training in different environments to improve speed, safety stability and endurance
a. Coordination/ communication
b. Patient related instruction
c. Direct intervention
d. Plan of care
a. Activity goal
b. Impairment goal
c. Participation goal
d. Coordination goal
34.Child is unable to crawl distance of 6 feet in living room to get a desire toy this is categorized as
a. Health condition
b. Impairment
c. Activity limitation
d. Participation restriction
a. Progress note
b. Discharge summary
c. Treatment note
d. Initial examination
a. Coordination/communication
b. Patient-related instruction
c. Direct interventions
d. All
37.Abrief statement summarizing the patient’s reason for being referred for physical therapy.
a. Assessment
b. Goals
c. Intervention plan
d. Plan of care
38.Past medical history, identifying source: patient report, chart review, or both, or other
a. Social History
b. Current condition
c. Activities
d. Assessment
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
40.Develop a set of goals in consultation with the patient
a. Examination
b. Diagnosis
c. Prognosis
d. Intervention