PTAP 1240 – PAIN, DATA COLLECTION AND
COMMUNICATION TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the role of the PTA in applying modalities? (9) - ANSWER -Reads &
interprets POC & clarify condition & POC.
-Screen for precautions & contraindications for the modality.
-Modify conditioning & interventions according to the Dx, needs of the pt, &
goals of treatment.
-Chooses proper parameters for modalities
-Educates the pt of the modality & received informed consent
-Data collection
-Informs the PT of significant changes
-Make recommendations to the PT
-Reflects on fiscal considerations to ensure cost effectiveness of pt care
-Documents & bills.
What affects the selection of physical agents? (4) - ANSWER -Goals & effects
of treatment
-Contraindications & precautions
-Evidence for physical agent use
-Cost, convenience, & availability
What are the considerations for clinical problem solving? - ANSWER -Stages
of healing
-Goals of treatment
-Pt tolerance & preference
-Depth of target tissue to be treated
-Pt's ability to flow thru w/home application & ease of application
-Evidence of effectiveness
, What is the role of the PTA in regards to modalities & pt education? (4) -
ANSWER -Inform & educate the pt of the effects & goals of treatment
-Explain rationale for treatment
-Explain the procedure prior to pt set-up
-Inform pt how to stop treatment or alert PT/PTA
What does the PTA educate the pt on for home & clinic? - ANSWER -Explain
what to expect, goals, & rationale for treatment
-When to stop treatment and contact the PT
-Proper technique for any modality
What does PTA educate the pt on for home only? - ANSWER -Proper
operation of equipment
-Provide written instructions or appropriate diagrams
How do you document for modalities? (7) - ANSWER -interview responses
-data collection
-pt position
-specific area treated
-parameters (intensity, duration, etc.)
-response to treatment
-any home program & precautions that were instructed to pt
Why is it important to understand a pt's cognitive status in relation to
modalities? - ANSWER Any impairments to level of consciousness, mentation,
or cognition can result in injury or harm
Why is receiving feedback from the pt important during treatment? - ANSWER
It determines the duration, intensity, parameters of the treatment, & comfort.
Why is it important that the pt must be able to sense & react to discomfort? -
ANSWER This allows for cessation or modification of the treatment.
what does rehabilitation focus on? - ANSWER It focuses on pain caused by
physical dysfunction or the result of disease
What is included in the treatment plan? - ANSWER Rehab, physical agents, &
the underlying dysfunction or problem as well as the symptoms of pain.
COMMUNICATION TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the role of the PTA in applying modalities? (9) - ANSWER -Reads &
interprets POC & clarify condition & POC.
-Screen for precautions & contraindications for the modality.
-Modify conditioning & interventions according to the Dx, needs of the pt, &
goals of treatment.
-Chooses proper parameters for modalities
-Educates the pt of the modality & received informed consent
-Data collection
-Informs the PT of significant changes
-Make recommendations to the PT
-Reflects on fiscal considerations to ensure cost effectiveness of pt care
-Documents & bills.
What affects the selection of physical agents? (4) - ANSWER -Goals & effects
of treatment
-Contraindications & precautions
-Evidence for physical agent use
-Cost, convenience, & availability
What are the considerations for clinical problem solving? - ANSWER -Stages
of healing
-Goals of treatment
-Pt tolerance & preference
-Depth of target tissue to be treated
-Pt's ability to flow thru w/home application & ease of application
-Evidence of effectiveness
, What is the role of the PTA in regards to modalities & pt education? (4) -
ANSWER -Inform & educate the pt of the effects & goals of treatment
-Explain rationale for treatment
-Explain the procedure prior to pt set-up
-Inform pt how to stop treatment or alert PT/PTA
What does the PTA educate the pt on for home & clinic? - ANSWER -Explain
what to expect, goals, & rationale for treatment
-When to stop treatment and contact the PT
-Proper technique for any modality
What does PTA educate the pt on for home only? - ANSWER -Proper
operation of equipment
-Provide written instructions or appropriate diagrams
How do you document for modalities? (7) - ANSWER -interview responses
-data collection
-pt position
-specific area treated
-parameters (intensity, duration, etc.)
-response to treatment
-any home program & precautions that were instructed to pt
Why is it important to understand a pt's cognitive status in relation to
modalities? - ANSWER Any impairments to level of consciousness, mentation,
or cognition can result in injury or harm
Why is receiving feedback from the pt important during treatment? - ANSWER
It determines the duration, intensity, parameters of the treatment, & comfort.
Why is it important that the pt must be able to sense & react to discomfort? -
ANSWER This allows for cessation or modification of the treatment.
what does rehabilitation focus on? - ANSWER It focuses on pain caused by
physical dysfunction or the result of disease
What is included in the treatment plan? - ANSWER Rehab, physical agents, &
the underlying dysfunction or problem as well as the symptoms of pain.
