PTA 101 Exam 1 with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers
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What two major events helped develop the physical therapy profession? ✔Correct Answer-
polio epidemic and WW1
This disease causes sustained temporary or permanent paralysis and muscle atrophy because of
the disease process and prolonged bedrest associated with it ✔Correct Answer-polio
the process of treatment and education to improve functional skills and maximize their levels of
independence, to facilitate their return to previous levels of physical performance ✔Correct
Answer-rehabilitation
This woman was widely considered the first PT. She was educated in physiotherapy in England
and became the first physical therapist in the U.S. She started educational programs for women
in the United States to become physical therapists. ✔Correct Answer-Mary McMillan
What were the first PT's called? Mary McMillan led a group of them and they were then sent to
Europe to help soldiers injured in the war. ✔Correct Answer-reconstruction aides
By the war's end, what did reconstruction aides come to be known as? ✔Correct Answer-
physiotherapists
in the 1940's what did there become a need for? ✔Correct Answer-formally trained assistants
in 3000 B.C, they used rubbing (massage) as a therapeutic measure. ✔Correct Answer-
Chinese
in 460 BC, this man, known as the father of Western Medicine was the first to prescribe
therapeutic exercise specifically as a "restorative" ✔Correct Answer-Hippocrates
These people modified the Greek techniques and added the use of therapeutic baths
✔Correct Answer-Romans
in the 1600's this began being used for medical purposes in Europe ✔Correct Answer-
electrotherapy
Modern physical therapy techniques were used here before being used in the US ✔Correct
Answer-Europe
The surgeon general of the US sent a group of physicians to these two places to learn about
physical therapy techniques for the war injured ✔Correct Answer-England and France
, in 1917, this was created. It was responsible for training and managing reconstruction aides,
who were all women who would provide physical reconstruction to those injured at war. these
women were the forerunners of the profession and practice of physical therapists in the US
✔Correct Answer-Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction
In 1921 this organization was created with 274 charter members. It is physical therapy's FIRST
United States organization. Mary McMillan was the president ✔Correct Answer-The American
Women's Physical Therapeutic Association
What was the official Journal of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association called?
✔Correct Answer-P.T. Review
in 1922, the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association changed its name to what? It
was also at this time they begin admitting men. membership grew to almost 1,000 ✔Correct
Answer-American Physiotherapy Association (APA)
in 1926, the journal P.T. review was re-titles to what? ✔Correct Answer-Physiotherapy Review
this name replaced "reconstruction aides" ✔Correct Answer-physiotherapy aides
what organization originally assisted in the accreditation for physical therapy programs?
✔Correct Answer-The American Medical Association
In 1947, the American Physiotherapy Association became what? ✔Correct Answer-American
Physical Therapy Association
in 1951, what vaccine was introduced? ✔Correct Answer-Salk vaccine for polio
this established the minimum curriculum standards including the length of the program being
12 months ✔Correct Answer-"Essentials for an Acceptable School of Physical Therapy"
this is the minimum educational requirement for a physical therapist ✔Correct Answer-
bachelor's
this is the name of the first journal of physical therapy. The name is still the same today
✔Correct Answer-"Physical Therapy"
In 1978, this was created by APTA to provide a mechanism for physical therapists to receive
certification and recognition as clinical specialists in certain areas ✔Correct Answer-American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
in 1979, this foundation was formed to promote and support research in the profession
✔Correct Answer-Foundation for Physical Therapy
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What two major events helped develop the physical therapy profession? ✔Correct Answer-
polio epidemic and WW1
This disease causes sustained temporary or permanent paralysis and muscle atrophy because of
the disease process and prolonged bedrest associated with it ✔Correct Answer-polio
the process of treatment and education to improve functional skills and maximize their levels of
independence, to facilitate their return to previous levels of physical performance ✔Correct
Answer-rehabilitation
This woman was widely considered the first PT. She was educated in physiotherapy in England
and became the first physical therapist in the U.S. She started educational programs for women
in the United States to become physical therapists. ✔Correct Answer-Mary McMillan
What were the first PT's called? Mary McMillan led a group of them and they were then sent to
Europe to help soldiers injured in the war. ✔Correct Answer-reconstruction aides
By the war's end, what did reconstruction aides come to be known as? ✔Correct Answer-
physiotherapists
in the 1940's what did there become a need for? ✔Correct Answer-formally trained assistants
in 3000 B.C, they used rubbing (massage) as a therapeutic measure. ✔Correct Answer-
Chinese
in 460 BC, this man, known as the father of Western Medicine was the first to prescribe
therapeutic exercise specifically as a "restorative" ✔Correct Answer-Hippocrates
These people modified the Greek techniques and added the use of therapeutic baths
✔Correct Answer-Romans
in the 1600's this began being used for medical purposes in Europe ✔Correct Answer-
electrotherapy
Modern physical therapy techniques were used here before being used in the US ✔Correct
Answer-Europe
The surgeon general of the US sent a group of physicians to these two places to learn about
physical therapy techniques for the war injured ✔Correct Answer-England and France
, in 1917, this was created. It was responsible for training and managing reconstruction aides,
who were all women who would provide physical reconstruction to those injured at war. these
women were the forerunners of the profession and practice of physical therapists in the US
✔Correct Answer-Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction
In 1921 this organization was created with 274 charter members. It is physical therapy's FIRST
United States organization. Mary McMillan was the president ✔Correct Answer-The American
Women's Physical Therapeutic Association
What was the official Journal of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association called?
✔Correct Answer-P.T. Review
in 1922, the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association changed its name to what? It
was also at this time they begin admitting men. membership grew to almost 1,000 ✔Correct
Answer-American Physiotherapy Association (APA)
in 1926, the journal P.T. review was re-titles to what? ✔Correct Answer-Physiotherapy Review
this name replaced "reconstruction aides" ✔Correct Answer-physiotherapy aides
what organization originally assisted in the accreditation for physical therapy programs?
✔Correct Answer-The American Medical Association
In 1947, the American Physiotherapy Association became what? ✔Correct Answer-American
Physical Therapy Association
in 1951, what vaccine was introduced? ✔Correct Answer-Salk vaccine for polio
this established the minimum curriculum standards including the length of the program being
12 months ✔Correct Answer-"Essentials for an Acceptable School of Physical Therapy"
this is the minimum educational requirement for a physical therapist ✔Correct Answer-
bachelor's
this is the name of the first journal of physical therapy. The name is still the same today
✔Correct Answer-"Physical Therapy"
In 1978, this was created by APTA to provide a mechanism for physical therapists to receive
certification and recognition as clinical specialists in certain areas ✔Correct Answer-American
Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
in 1979, this foundation was formed to promote and support research in the profession
✔Correct Answer-Foundation for Physical Therapy
