INTRO TO PHYSICAL THERAPY FINAL EXAM 2020
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Which of the following was a key event in the early development of the PT
profession? Answer: Polio epidemic in the early 1900s
Which of the following influenced the APTA's decision to formally create the PTA
position? Answer: Need to have trained support personnel in the profession.
Which of the agencies helped to develop uniform educational standards for the
PTA? Answer: CAPTE
The PTA is the only one formally trained to assist the PT in the provision of PT
interventions.
T or F? Answer: True
Who is known as the "first PT" and organized and led the reconstruction aides?
Answer: Mary McMillan
The ICF model focuses more on the patient's diagnosis and less on the patient's
level of function.
T or F? Answer: False
Which describes a patient's ability to receive PT services without receiving an MD
referral? Answer: Direct access
Patient's are individuals who engage the services of a PT and benefit from the PT's
intervention and advice.
T or F? Answer: False
Physiological functions of body systems including psychological functions are
called: Answer: Body functions
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,Problems in body function or structure such as significant deviation or loss are
called: Answer: Impairment
Problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations are called:
Answer: Participation Restriction
The Guide helps define the process of deciding which interventions are the most
appropriate.
T or F? Answer: True
The PTA is able to progress an intervention within the patients written plan of care
(POC).
T or F? Answer: True
According to the Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act, which aspect of patient care
MUST be done by PT is called: Answer: Initial treatment
What level of supervision does the APTA recommend for PT and PTA students?
Answer: Direct supervision
Which organization is represented for developing and regulating the NPTE for PT's
and PTA's? Answer: The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
It is NOT a requirement to graduate from an accredited PTA program.
T or F? Answer: False
All the following can be described as types of ethical problems faced by PT's/PTA's
EXCEPT?
a.) Patient rights/ patient welfare concerns
b.) Business and economic issues
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,c.) Professional issues
d.) All the following Answer: All the following
Patients have the right to refuse being treated by students.
T or F? Answer: True
The Code of Ethics document is used to describe solely the conduct required of a
PTA.
T or F? Answer: False
It is ok to treat confused patients who refuse PT without their consent.
T or F? Answer: True
If a patient belongs to the same religion as you do, it is appropriate to ask them to
pray with you.
T or F? Answer: False
Secondary cultural characteristics are the ones that can be changed.
T or F? Answer: True
Some health care disparities may have their roots in stereotypes and biases.
T or F? Answer: False
New patients should be addressed by their first name so that they feel at ease in the
PT department.
T or F? Answer: False
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, Which of the following is NOT part of the process of obtaining informed consent
form a patient? Answer: Demonstrating the intervention to the patient
A cultural generalization: Answer: Can lead to stereotypes
Errors in PT documentation should be erased or crossed out, so that the information
is neat.
T or F? Answer: False
Pain should be documented in the objective portion of the SOAP note.
T or F? Answer: False
Where in the SOAP note would you put : "Has met goal of transfers with minimal
assist of 1." Answer: Assessment
Where in the SOAP note would you put: "Patient required verbal cues 3 times to
correct gait pattern." Answer: Objective
When documenting in a patients medical record, it is important to use which type of
writing material? Answer: Black pen
What does HIPAA mean Answer: Health insurance portability and accountability
act
Etiology Answer: Study of the cause of disease
Arthrocentesis Answer: aspiration of joint fluid with a needle
Which of the following is included in the responsibilities of a PTA?
-Discharge of patient from PT
-Modification of selected interventions in order to ensure patient safety
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|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100% ACCURATE
QUESTIONS &ANSWERS. EXCELLENCE
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Which of the following was a key event in the early development of the PT
profession? Answer: Polio epidemic in the early 1900s
Which of the following influenced the APTA's decision to formally create the PTA
position? Answer: Need to have trained support personnel in the profession.
Which of the agencies helped to develop uniform educational standards for the
PTA? Answer: CAPTE
The PTA is the only one formally trained to assist the PT in the provision of PT
interventions.
T or F? Answer: True
Who is known as the "first PT" and organized and led the reconstruction aides?
Answer: Mary McMillan
The ICF model focuses more on the patient's diagnosis and less on the patient's
level of function.
T or F? Answer: False
Which describes a patient's ability to receive PT services without receiving an MD
referral? Answer: Direct access
Patient's are individuals who engage the services of a PT and benefit from the PT's
intervention and advice.
T or F? Answer: False
Physiological functions of body systems including psychological functions are
called: Answer: Body functions
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,Problems in body function or structure such as significant deviation or loss are
called: Answer: Impairment
Problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations are called:
Answer: Participation Restriction
The Guide helps define the process of deciding which interventions are the most
appropriate.
T or F? Answer: True
The PTA is able to progress an intervention within the patients written plan of care
(POC).
T or F? Answer: True
According to the Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act, which aspect of patient care
MUST be done by PT is called: Answer: Initial treatment
What level of supervision does the APTA recommend for PT and PTA students?
Answer: Direct supervision
Which organization is represented for developing and regulating the NPTE for PT's
and PTA's? Answer: The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
It is NOT a requirement to graduate from an accredited PTA program.
T or F? Answer: False
All the following can be described as types of ethical problems faced by PT's/PTA's
EXCEPT?
a.) Patient rights/ patient welfare concerns
b.) Business and economic issues
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,c.) Professional issues
d.) All the following Answer: All the following
Patients have the right to refuse being treated by students.
T or F? Answer: True
The Code of Ethics document is used to describe solely the conduct required of a
PTA.
T or F? Answer: False
It is ok to treat confused patients who refuse PT without their consent.
T or F? Answer: True
If a patient belongs to the same religion as you do, it is appropriate to ask them to
pray with you.
T or F? Answer: False
Secondary cultural characteristics are the ones that can be changed.
T or F? Answer: True
Some health care disparities may have their roots in stereotypes and biases.
T or F? Answer: False
New patients should be addressed by their first name so that they feel at ease in the
PT department.
T or F? Answer: False
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, Which of the following is NOT part of the process of obtaining informed consent
form a patient? Answer: Demonstrating the intervention to the patient
A cultural generalization: Answer: Can lead to stereotypes
Errors in PT documentation should be erased or crossed out, so that the information
is neat.
T or F? Answer: False
Pain should be documented in the objective portion of the SOAP note.
T or F? Answer: False
Where in the SOAP note would you put : "Has met goal of transfers with minimal
assist of 1." Answer: Assessment
Where in the SOAP note would you put: "Patient required verbal cues 3 times to
correct gait pattern." Answer: Objective
When documenting in a patients medical record, it is important to use which type of
writing material? Answer: Black pen
What does HIPAA mean Answer: Health insurance portability and accountability
act
Etiology Answer: Study of the cause of disease
Arthrocentesis Answer: aspiration of joint fluid with a needle
Which of the following is included in the responsibilities of a PTA?
-Discharge of patient from PT
-Modification of selected interventions in order to ensure patient safety
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