INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY
EXAMINATION |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS.
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What is an examination? Answer: the process of obtaining a history, performing
relevant systems reviews, and selecting and administering specific tests and
measures to obtain data
What is an evaluation? Answer: a dynamic process in which the physical therapist
makes clinical judgements based on data gathered during the examination
What is a diagnosis? Answer: both the process and the end result of evaluating
examination information obtained from the examination, which the physical
therapist then organizes into defined clusters, syndromes, or categories to help
determine the most appropriate intervention strategies
What is a prognosis? Answer: determination of the level of optimal improvement
that might be attained through intervention and the amount of time required to reach
that level
What is an intervention? Answer: purposeful and skilled interaction of the physical
therapist with the patient/client and, if appropriate, with other individuals involved
in care of the patient/client using various physical therapy methods and techniques
to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and
prognosis
What is an outcome? Answer: results of patient/client management which include
remediation of functional limitation and disability, optimization of patient/client
satisfaction, and primary or secondary prevention
What are the goals of physical therapy examination? Answer: -gathering data
-providing an effect and efficient exchange of information
-determining the problem for the patient perspective: patient's understanding of a
feelings about the effects on their life
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, -degree of participation restrictions
-discomfort of patient kept to a minimum
-confidentiality
How can we communicate verbally? Answer: -understand the patient's frame of
reference (stoical patients will often feel embarrassed about complaining)
-listen for key words and expressions which will give clues as to how the patient
may respond
-use open ended questions
-do not interrupt the patient
How can we use non-verbal communcation? Answer: -facial expressions and body
posture
-help to understand the meaning to the patient's verbal expression and distress
-awareness of your own non-verbal communication
What are the components of physical therapy examination? Answer: -history
-systems review
-tests and measures
What information can we use to develop a hypothesis of PT diagnosis? Answer: -
source of symptoms
-contributing factors
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EXAMINATION |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS.
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED.
What is an examination? Answer: the process of obtaining a history, performing
relevant systems reviews, and selecting and administering specific tests and
measures to obtain data
What is an evaluation? Answer: a dynamic process in which the physical therapist
makes clinical judgements based on data gathered during the examination
What is a diagnosis? Answer: both the process and the end result of evaluating
examination information obtained from the examination, which the physical
therapist then organizes into defined clusters, syndromes, or categories to help
determine the most appropriate intervention strategies
What is a prognosis? Answer: determination of the level of optimal improvement
that might be attained through intervention and the amount of time required to reach
that level
What is an intervention? Answer: purposeful and skilled interaction of the physical
therapist with the patient/client and, if appropriate, with other individuals involved
in care of the patient/client using various physical therapy methods and techniques
to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and
prognosis
What is an outcome? Answer: results of patient/client management which include
remediation of functional limitation and disability, optimization of patient/client
satisfaction, and primary or secondary prevention
What are the goals of physical therapy examination? Answer: -gathering data
-providing an effect and efficient exchange of information
-determining the problem for the patient perspective: patient's understanding of a
feelings about the effects on their life
1
APPHIA - Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
, -degree of participation restrictions
-discomfort of patient kept to a minimum
-confidentiality
How can we communicate verbally? Answer: -understand the patient's frame of
reference (stoical patients will often feel embarrassed about complaining)
-listen for key words and expressions which will give clues as to how the patient
may respond
-use open ended questions
-do not interrupt the patient
How can we use non-verbal communcation? Answer: -facial expressions and body
posture
-help to understand the meaning to the patient's verbal expression and distress
-awareness of your own non-verbal communication
What are the components of physical therapy examination? Answer: -history
-systems review
-tests and measures
What information can we use to develop a hypothesis of PT diagnosis? Answer: -
source of symptoms
-contributing factors
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