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Physical Therapist Assistant 5th
Edition by Robert C. Manske
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Chapter 01: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. Medical doctor
ANS: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection skills, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
REF: P. 3
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
ANS: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses patient
observations with the PT.
REF: P. 4
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
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d. When did you take your last pain medication?
ANS: C
The open-ended question leads the patient to say more than yes or no. Open-ended questions provide
much richer details about the incident or experience.
REF: P. 6
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the working environment of PTAs?
a. PTAs work in isolation with their patient assignments.
b. PTAs work with a team of experts in all areas of a patient’s care.
c. PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
d. PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providing therapy.
ANS: B
The PTA must be aware of the key members of the rehabilitation team. Occupational therapists, PTs,
nurses, respiratory therapists, psychologists, and audiologists are only a few of the important members of
the rehabilitation team. The PTA does not work in isolation.
REF: P. 4
5. Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?
a. Your blood pressure is 150/90, which indicates hypertension and could lead to a cerebral vascular
accident if you don’t take your medications.
b. Your blood pressure is higher than normal today, 150/90. Did you take your blood pressure medication
this morning?
c. The doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago. Has that been helping your blood pressure?
d. The combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seem to be controlling your
blood pressure. Let’s call the doctor.
ANS: B
The PTA should learn to communicate openly, freely, and in a professional manner. The PTA must
employ appropriate and professional medical terminology with professional people—but use familiar
(lay) terms to describe the same condition to a patient or a family member.
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Avoiding the use of medical jargon (hypertension, beta-blocker, calcium-channel blocker) with patients is
required by PTAs.
REF: P. 4
6. How can a PTA demonstrate accountability in their practice?
a. Maintain timely documentation about patient interventions.
b. Maintain good rapport with patients.
c. Continue their education past their initial degree.
d. Report all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications can be made in response to changes in
patient status.
ANS: D
PTAs are responsible for reporting all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications can be made in
accordance with changes in patient status.
REF: P. 6
7. Which type of questioning would you use to find facts or obtain specific responses from a patient about
an injury to a limb or joint?
a. Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. A pause
d. Neutral phrase
ANS: B
Figure 1-1. Closed-ended questions are used to find out specific details, direct the discussion, or elicit
specific responses from the patient.
REF: P. 8
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Test Bank for Fundamental
Orthopedic Management for the
Physical Therapist Assistant 5th
Edition by Robert C. Manske
Complete Chapters 1-29 With Rationales| A+ PASS
Page 1 of 228
,MEDSTUDY.COM
Chapter 01: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. Medical doctor
ANS: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection skills, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
REF: P. 3
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
ANS: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses patient
observations with the PT.
REF: P. 4
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
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d. When did you take your last pain medication?
ANS: C
The open-ended question leads the patient to say more than yes or no. Open-ended questions provide
much richer details about the incident or experience.
REF: P. 6
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the working environment of PTAs?
a. PTAs work in isolation with their patient assignments.
b. PTAs work with a team of experts in all areas of a patient’s care.
c. PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
d. PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providing therapy.
ANS: B
The PTA must be aware of the key members of the rehabilitation team. Occupational therapists, PTs,
nurses, respiratory therapists, psychologists, and audiologists are only a few of the important members of
the rehabilitation team. The PTA does not work in isolation.
REF: P. 4
5. Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?
a. Your blood pressure is 150/90, which indicates hypertension and could lead to a cerebral vascular
accident if you don’t take your medications.
b. Your blood pressure is higher than normal today, 150/90. Did you take your blood pressure medication
this morning?
c. The doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago. Has that been helping your blood pressure?
d. The combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seem to be controlling your
blood pressure. Let’s call the doctor.
ANS: B
The PTA should learn to communicate openly, freely, and in a professional manner. The PTA must
employ appropriate and professional medical terminology with professional people—but use familiar
(lay) terms to describe the same condition to a patient or a family member.
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Avoiding the use of medical jargon (hypertension, beta-blocker, calcium-channel blocker) with patients is
required by PTAs.
REF: P. 4
6. How can a PTA demonstrate accountability in their practice?
a. Maintain timely documentation about patient interventions.
b. Maintain good rapport with patients.
c. Continue their education past their initial degree.
d. Report all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications can be made in response to changes in
patient status.
ANS: D
PTAs are responsible for reporting all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications can be made in
accordance with changes in patient status.
REF: P. 6
7. Which type of questioning would you use to find facts or obtain specific responses from a patient about
an injury to a limb or joint?
a. Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. A pause
d. Neutral phrase
ANS: B
Figure 1-1. Closed-ended questions are used to find out specific details, direct the discussion, or elicit
specific responses from the patient.
REF: P. 8
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