Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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Dual relationships in activity consulting are considered unethical primarily because they:
Answer: Can compromise professional objectivity and exploit the resident's vulnerability
Dual relationships blur professional boundaries and can lead to exploitation or compromised care decisions.
The principle of 'do no harm' in activity programming most closely reflects which ethical concept?
Answer: Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence is the obligation to avoid causing harm, which includes selecting activities that are safe and appropriate for each resident.
An activity consultant notices that the care plan does not reflect a resident's newly expressed interests. The consultant should:
Answer: Update or request a care plan revision to reflect current preferences
Care plans are living documents and should be updated whenever significant changes in resident interests or needs are identified.
Which of the following is a core standard required by NAAP (National Association of Activity Professionals) for professional conduct?
Answer: Maintaining competency through ongoing education and ethical practice
NAAP's professional standards require members to maintain competency and uphold ethical conduct in all aspects of practice.
When a resident with dementia refuses to participate in a group activity, the activity consultant should:
Answer: Respect the refusal and offer an alternative or try again later
Even residents with dementia retain the right to refuse, and offering alternatives supports person-centered care.
Maintaining accurate and timely activity documentation is important primarily because it:
Answer: Provides legal evidence, supports care planning, and demonstrates regulatory compliance
Documentation creates a legal record, supports interdisciplinary care planning, and demonstrates compliance with state and federal regulations.
An activity consultant receives a gift of significant value from a resident's family. The ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Decline and explain the facility's gift policy to the family
Accepting gifts of significant value creates a conflict of interest and violates professional boundaries; most facilities have formal gift policies.