CORRECT ANSWERS
dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based of data gathered during the exam;
may identify possible problems that require consultation w/or referral to another provider
✅✅CORRECT ANSW-evaluation
both the process and the end result of evaluationg exam data, which the PT organizes into defined
clusters, syndromes, or categories to help determine the prognosis and most appropriate
intervention strategies ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-diagnosis
determination of the level of optimal improvement that may be attained through intervention and
the amount of time required to reach that level; specifies interventions to be used and their timing
and frequency ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-prognosis
purposeful and skilled interaction of the PT with the pt and other individuals include in the care,
using various PT procedures/techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with
the diagnosis and prognosis ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-intervention
results of the pt management which include impact of PT interventions in the following domains:
pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities; risk reduction/prevention; health,
wellness and fitness, societal resources and pt satisfaction ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-outcomes
constitutional symptoms ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-a constellation of signs and symptoms present
whenever the patient/client is experiencing a systemic illness; affects diff systems of the body
what is considered significant weight loss ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-10% body weight in 10-21 days
if someone has constant pain what do you want to ask ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-are you having it right
now
Guidelines for decision making process in screening ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Past Medical History
-Patient/Client Demographics
----Age
, ----Gender
----Race/Ethnicity
----Occupation
-Personal and Family History
-----Risk factors for disease Medical/surgical history
-----Medications (current, recent past)
-Psychosocial Education
------Family system
------Culture/religion
Risk-Factor Assessment
Clinical Presentation
Associated Signs and Symptoms of Systemic Diseases
Review of Systems
always take ________ with back pain of unknown cause ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-temperature
always take BP with what? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-neck, upper quadrant or thoracic outlet syndrome
what is important with people with orthostatic HTN ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-checking bp lying to
sitting and sitting to standing
bare bones of screening process ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-vital signs, review pain body chart, review
meds & side effects, watch for red flags, open-ended questions
purpose of diagnosis ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-treat specifically and refer when needed
PT model of practice ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-examine, evaluate, diagnose, progonosis, intervention
and outcomes
process of obtaining a history, performing a systems review and selecting and administering tests
and measures to gather data about the pt; comprehensive screening and specific testing process
that leads to a diagnostic classification; may identify possible problems that require consultation
with other providers ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-examination