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Christina has come across an ethical situation in her facility and does not know who should be the primary decision-maker. She is experiencing difficulty with?

Why is it important to understand a profession’s philosophical base?

______________ refers to the state of physical, mental, and social well-being of a client.

This team approach allows for co-treatment to occurs. It allows for various disciplines to meet and plan overall care of the client and maintain an awareness of the clients needs, responses, and goals. What team approach is this?

What is the term for a pattern of behavior that involves certain rights and duties that an individual is expected, trained, or encouraged to perform in a particular social situation?  Many individuals possess several of these. (i.e. brother, uncle, father, grandson)

Which ethical principle stipulates that OT practitioners provide services in a fair and equitable manner to all clients and that OT practitioners advocate for their clients regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, or culture.

The “pencil” used while marking the right answers on the test considered?

T/F: Occupational Therapy seeks to improve the quality of life for any person whose functional ability is impaired or limited. The goal is achieved by helping the client develop greater independence within their limitation. 

Judith is implementing the principle of nonmaleficence. This means that the Judith should inflict the most harm as possible on the client.  

When was the first Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification examination administered?