PCBA - Ethics - Quiz 2 - Holistic College Dublin

1. Question

Which of the following subjects is considered ethical conversation when talking to a client?

Sexual problems
The client’s personal problems
Religious preferences
Political preferences

2. Question

Which of the following statements with regard to diagnosis is correct?

A therapist/practitioner should only diagnose if a client is over the age of 16
A therapist/practitioner should only diagnose if they have been practicing for more than 2 years
A therapist/practitioner should only diagnose after agreeing the diagnosis with another therapist/practitioner
A therapist/practitioner should never diagnose

3. Question

What is the meaning of confidentiality in relation to treatments?

A client can expect you to reveal their personal details to other therapists
A client can trust you to give them a personalised treatment
A client can trust you not to reveal their personal details to any other person
A client can expect you to give them the treatment details of anyone they recommend to the salon/clinic

4. Question

Which of the following statements regarding conversation is correct?

Conversation in the clinic should be ethical and therapist led
Conversation in the clinic should cover any subject and be client led
Conversation in the clinic should be ethical and client led
Conversation in the clinic should cover any subject and be therapist led

5. Question

What action should you take before treating a client under the age of 16?

Ask the child to sign a disclaimer
Always ensure that permission has been obtained from the child’s doctor
Ensure that the parent/guardian is present in the treatment room at all times
Ensure that the parent/guardian has given personal or written permission

6. Question

How can continual professional development be obtained?

By behaving in a professional manner at all times
By attending lectures and/or additional training courses throughout the year
By introducing, developing and promoting new products throughout the year
By continually developing relationships with other salons/clinics in your area

7. Question

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to a code of practice?

One of the purposes of a code of practice is to provide clients with indemnity insurance
One of the purposes of a code of practice is to provide clients with a comprehensive list of treatments
One of the purposes of a code of practice is to provide clients with quality assurance
One of the purposes of a code of practice is to provide clients with a choice of therapists

8. Question

Which of the following subjects is considered to be ethical when talking to a client?

Finance
Religion
Treatments
Politics

9. Question

What action would you take if your client was being treated for the same condition by another therapist?

Refuse to treat the client for that condition until you had obtained a written referral from the other therapist concerned
Treat the client as normal
Refuse to treat the client for any condition
Carry out a discussion with the client about the other therapist and the way in which he/she carried out the treatment

10. Question

What is the code of ethics?

A code of conduct set down by professional organisations for their members
A code stating how a business will be run
A code explaining the four elements of marketing
A code stating acceptable cost of treatment

11. Question

Which of the following subjects is considered unethical conversation when talking to a client in a salon/clinic environment?

The client’s problems
The client’s or your religious beliefs
Treatments that are not yet available in the salon/clinic
Hygiene procedures in the salon/clinic

12. Question

Which of the following is correct with regard to ethics?

It is unethical behaviour to treat clients in their own home
When changing your place of employment, it is unethical behaviour to seek to persuade your client to come to you for treatment in you new clinic/salon
It is unethical behaviour to display your indemnity insurance policy certificate
If a client has a noticeable disease, it is unethical behaviour to record this in the client notes

13. Question

Which of the following is unethical practice?

Treating a client irrespective of race, creed or social status
Not following the instructions in a referral letter form a doctor because you feel that they are unsuitable for your client
Scrupulously following the instructions in a referral letter from a doctor despite feeling that they are unsuitable for your client
Not accepting a client who is currently being treated for the same condition by another therapist/practitioner

PCBA – Ethics – Quiz 2