What is the primary purpose of ethical decision making in physical therapy practice?

A PTA student observes a supervising PT instructing them to provide ultrasound to a patient even though the patient reports increased pain and says they want to stop. The PTA believes continuing may cause harm but feels uncomfortable questioning the PT. The PTA’s discomfort about speaking up despite believing harm may occur is an example of:  

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Which statement best describes the difference between morals and ethics?

Ethics in physical therapy practice are best defined as:

An ethical temptation involves:

(06.02 MC)Nicole and Destiny went out for lunch. Nicole paid for both of their meals. Destiny now feels obligated to complete a kind gesture for Nicole. Which concept best explains Destiny’s feelings?

(06.03 MC)Gerald was feeling guilty after eating a big piece of chocolate cake after his lunch. To alleviate his feelings, he told himself it wasn’t a big deal because he also had eaten a salad. Which defense mechanism was Gerald using?

(06.02 MC)John looked out his apartment window and saw several people milling around two smashed cars. He decided not to dial 911 because he assumed someone had already called. John’s behavior is an example of which of the following concepts?

(06.06 MC)While attending a cultural festival, Ashani watches a performance of a traditional folk dance. She finds the performance captivating, yet refrains from showing too much enthusiasm or clapping loudly. Ashani knows that in her culture, it is important to remain reserved in public settings. Ashani smiles politely and nods along with the performance. Which concept best explains Ashani’s behavior in this scenario?