Ohio PT Laws and Rules Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Ohio PT Laws and Rules Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Physical Therapy - Correct Answer Evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and the use of ther ex, and rehab procedures, with or without AD for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating any disability. Physical therapy includes: - Correct Answer -Design, fabrication, revision, education and instruction in the use of various AD's including braces, splints, ambulatory, locomotion devices, w/c's, prosthetics and orthotics -Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs -Establishment and modification of PT programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative services -Physiotherapy Physical measures include: - Correct Answer Massage, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, sound, and performance of test of neuromuscular function Physical therapy DOES NOT include: - Correct Answer Medical diagnosis of patient's disability, the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, or use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes. Physical Therapist - Correct Answer A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction in physical therapy and includes a physiotherapist Individual who performs initial examination unless that PT has transferred the responsibility for the management of the patient's care to another PT and that PT agrees to the transfer Physical Therapist Assistant - Correct Answer A person who assists in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under the supervision of a physical therapist Supervision - Correct Answer Availability and responsibility of the supervisor for direction of the actions of the person supervised