Physical therapist scope of practice, ethical decision making, and professional responsibility concepts tested on the NPTE.
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- Which organization publishes the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist?
- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- How many core values are identified in APTA's Professionalism in Physical Therapy document?
- Seven
- Which ethical principle means being truthful and honest with patients?
- Veracity
- Which ethical principle means acting in the best interest of the patient?
- Beneficence
- Which ethical principle means avoiding causing harm to the patient?
- Nonmaleficence
- Which ethical principle means treating all patients fairly and equitably?
- Justice
- Which ethical principle means respecting a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions?
- Autonomy
- Which ethical principle means remaining faithful to obligations owed to patients and colleagues?
- Fidelity
- Which core value means placing the patient's needs above the PT's own self-interest?
- Altruism
- Which organization develops the model Practice Act used as a template for state PT licensure laws?
- The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
- Which organization administers the NPTE?
- The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
- What is a jurisprudence exam?
- A state specific test on the laws and regulations governing PT practice, required for licensure in some states
- Can a PTA legally perform a patient's initial examination?
- No, only a physical therapist can perform an initial examination
- Can a PTA establish or modify a patient's plan of care?
- No, only the supervising physical therapist can
- What is direct access in physical therapy practice?
- A patient's ability to receive PT evaluation and treatment without a physician referral