Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A CRA is asked to lead an activity outside of their competency or training. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Inform the supervisor and decline until appropriate training is obtained
Operating within one's scope of competence is a fundamental ethical obligation to ensure participant safety and service quality.
Which of the following is an example of an ethical conflict of interest for a CRA?
Answer: Referring participants to a family member's private recreation business for personal financial gain
Referring participants for personal financial gain creates a conflict of interest that compromises the CRA's professional objectivity and duty to participants.
Why is self-care considered an ethical responsibility for a CRA?
Answer: Burnout impairs judgment and reduces the quality of care provided to participants
Neglecting self-care leads to burnout, which compromises a CRA's effectiveness and ethical duty to provide quality participant care.
A participant expresses frustration and becomes verbally aggressive toward a CRA. The MOST professional response is to:
Answer: Remain calm, set clear behavioral limits, and follow de-escalation protocols
Professional standards require calm, structured de-escalation that respects the participant while maintaining clear behavioral expectations.
Which practice BEST supports participant autonomy in recreation programming?
Answer: Offering meaningful choices within appropriate safety parameters
Offering real choices within safe boundaries respects participants' right to self-determination while maintaining professional responsibility.
A CRA disagrees with a supervisor's programming decision but believes it could harm participants. The BEST ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Express the concern through appropriate channels such as a direct conversation or formal grievance process
Ethical advocacy requires speaking up through appropriate channels when participant welfare may be at risk, while maintaining professional respect.
Which of the following BEST describes the professional standard of 'fidelity' for a CRA?
Answer: Keeping promises and commitments made to participants and colleagues
Fidelity means being trustworthy and honoring commitments, which is essential for building therapeutic relationships and maintaining professional credibility.