NBCOT COTA Exam Prep (PDFs) Ethics Study Guide
Questions & Answers.
The Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards is grounded in the profession's core concept of:
- > 1. Altruism
2. Equality
3. Freedom
4. Justice
5. Dignity
6. Truth
7. Prudence
The core concept defined as "The individual's ability to place the needs of others before
their own" is: - > Altruism
The core concept defined as "The desire to promote fairness in interactions with others"
is: - > Equality
The core concept defined as "The desire of the client must guide (occupational therapy
practitioner's) interventions" is: - > Justice
The core concept defined as "Treating each client respectfully and as an individual by
enabling the client to engage in occupations that are meaningful...regardless of level of
disability" is: - > Dignity
The core concept defined as "In all situations, occupational therapists, occupation therapy
assistants, and students must provide accurate information, both in oral and written form"
is: - > Truth
The core concept defined as the use of "clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound
judgment, and reflection to make decisions" within the occupational therapy practitioner's
area of practice is: - > Prudence
The Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards include seven Ethical Principles. They are: - > 1.
Principle 1, Beneficence
, 2. Principle 2, Nonmaleficence
3. Principle 3, Autonomy/Confidentiality
4. Principle 4, Social Justice
5. Principle 5, Procedural Justice
6. Principle 6, Veracity
7. Principle 7, Fidelity
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a
concern for the well-being and safety of recipients of their services" is: - > Principle 1,
Beneficence
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall intentionally
refrain from actions that cause harm" is: - > Principle 2, Nonmaleficence
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of
the individual to self-determination" is: - > Principle 3, Autonomy/Confidentiality
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall provide services in
a fair and equitable manner" is: - > Principle 4, Social Justice
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall comply with
institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws and AOTA documents
applicable to the profession of occupational therapy" is: - > Principle 5, Procedural Justice
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall provide
comprehensive, accurate and objective information when representing the profession" is:
- > Principle 6, Veracity
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues
and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion and integrity" is: - > Principle 7,
Fidelity
Maintaining current knowledge by attending evidence-based educational sessions
pertinent to the performance of duties as an occupational therapy practitioner and using
current and updated assessment tools to obtain accurate client data for intervention are
examples of which ethical principle?
Questions & Answers.
The Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards is grounded in the profession's core concept of:
- > 1. Altruism
2. Equality
3. Freedom
4. Justice
5. Dignity
6. Truth
7. Prudence
The core concept defined as "The individual's ability to place the needs of others before
their own" is: - > Altruism
The core concept defined as "The desire to promote fairness in interactions with others"
is: - > Equality
The core concept defined as "The desire of the client must guide (occupational therapy
practitioner's) interventions" is: - > Justice
The core concept defined as "Treating each client respectfully and as an individual by
enabling the client to engage in occupations that are meaningful...regardless of level of
disability" is: - > Dignity
The core concept defined as "In all situations, occupational therapists, occupation therapy
assistants, and students must provide accurate information, both in oral and written form"
is: - > Truth
The core concept defined as the use of "clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound
judgment, and reflection to make decisions" within the occupational therapy practitioner's
area of practice is: - > Prudence
The Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards include seven Ethical Principles. They are: - > 1.
Principle 1, Beneficence
, 2. Principle 2, Nonmaleficence
3. Principle 3, Autonomy/Confidentiality
4. Principle 4, Social Justice
5. Principle 5, Procedural Justice
6. Principle 6, Veracity
7. Principle 7, Fidelity
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a
concern for the well-being and safety of recipients of their services" is: - > Principle 1,
Beneficence
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall intentionally
refrain from actions that cause harm" is: - > Principle 2, Nonmaleficence
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of
the individual to self-determination" is: - > Principle 3, Autonomy/Confidentiality
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall provide services in
a fair and equitable manner" is: - > Principle 4, Social Justice
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall comply with
institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws and AOTA documents
applicable to the profession of occupational therapy" is: - > Principle 5, Procedural Justice
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall provide
comprehensive, accurate and objective information when representing the profession" is:
- > Principle 6, Veracity
The Ethical Principle defined as "Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues
and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion and integrity" is: - > Principle 7,
Fidelity
Maintaining current knowledge by attending evidence-based educational sessions
pertinent to the performance of duties as an occupational therapy practitioner and using
current and updated assessment tools to obtain accurate client data for intervention are
examples of which ethical principle?
