[U3Q] Carlos provides in-home behavior-analytic services to a client who engages in property destruction when asked to complete household chores. As part of the client’s behavior program, Carlos recommends a protocol based on escape extinction. The client’s parents state that they would like Carlos to implement a deep pressure stimulation procedure to help reduce property destruction during bedtime routines. Carlos revises the behavior plan to include this untested intervention and trains the parents on how to implement the program. Which ethics standard is Carlos violating?

[U3Q] Sophie, a BCaBA, works with two siblings in their family home. She typically spends 1 hour with each sibling individually. Their programs include peer interactions and turn taking and often involve neighbors or other relatives. The parents suggest that Sophie overlap her sessions by 30 minutes and that she work with both children simultaneously. They propose that she bill for 2 hours while working for only 1 hour and 30 minutes. What would be the best course of action for Sophie to take?

[U4Q] Larry, a BCBA, works with a child in their home. Jerry, the father, provides documentation from previous providers. One behavior plan indicates the use of craniosacral therapy: “Using light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system.” When Larry asks about this, Jerry says his chiropractor recommended it. The previous provider used it in sessions following aggressive behavior, as it calmed the client down. Larry reviews the data and notes that the client’s aggression has increased steadily over the last few months of services. What is the best course of action for Larry to take in this scenario?

[U3Q] Which of the following is an example of a reputable publishing source?

[U3Q] After conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), Javis writes a behavior program containing various procedures, including differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA), functional communication training (FCT), and skill training using task analyses and prompt fading. This is an example of:

A client diagnosed with a CVA is receiving IV NS infusing per an IV pump at 75 mL/hr. The pump malfunctions. The nurse uses tubing with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL with volume control set to avoid fluid overload.  How will the nurse set the IV to infuse per gravity (gtt/min) while awaiting delivery of a functioning IV pump?

[U4Q] Tristan, a BCBA, has been working with six-year-old Charley on compliance with parental requests. Charley has made significant progress, and Tristan decides that treatment is no longer necessary. While the caregivers are pleased with the therapy’s results, they are surprised by the abrupt ending and have questions about continuing strategies as Charley grows older. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?

[U4Q] Orlando, a behavior analyst, is contracted to work with a few clients at a school in his local school district. Mr. Dan, the school’s principal, provides Orlando with information on a new client they would like Orlando to provide services for while he’s at the school. As he reads the information, Orlando realizes the client is his girlfriend’s little sister. He tells Mr. Dan that he cannot take the case due to this. Mr. Dan tells Orlando that it is not a problem because he will provide the services at the school. Mr. Dan also says that no one else can provide services to this client. Orlando agrees to provide these services. Which ethics standard is being violated?

[U4Q] Gemma has provided services to her client, Joey, for over five years. His parents mention that they’re moving in the next three months for a new job. They say they will transfer Joey to a provider closer to their new home who accepts the new job’s insurance. While they initially agree to continue services until the move, Gemma realizes the current behavior plan will expire in one month. Not wanting to complete additional paperwork for little benefit, she suggests they take a break from services when the plan ends so Joey and family can focus on the move. After collaborating with the new ABA company, they all agree on the transition plan. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario? 

[U4Q] Kojo works as a BCBA in a school district. One of the students has had a recent increase in challenging behavior, and he wants to implement a response-cost procedure. Kojo discusses it with the teacher but is unable to contact the parents. The teacher says the parents are very easygoing and generally approve of any suggested procedures, so Kojo puts the procedure in place. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?