PTI 1 MIDTERM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Physical therapists (apta definition)
PTs are health professionals who diagnose and manage movement dysfunction as it relates to the
restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function.
2. PT Role in Care
Design and implement customized, individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient. (achieve
goal-directed outcomes based on diagnosis, prognosis, and goals.)
3. elements of patient/client management model
0. Referral/ consultation 1. Examination 2. Evaluation 3. Diagnosis 4. Prognosis 5. Intervention 6. Outcomes
4. 0. Referral/Consultation
PT determines if the individual needs services from another provider (e.g., a medical doctor PA, PSYCH, for
a Red Flag or unmanaged pain).
5. 1. Examination
Data Collection—History, physical examination, and tests/measures (e.g., ROM, MMT, walking ability).
6. 2. Evaluation
Interpretation and Synthesis—The skilled judgment of the PT to understand the patient's presentation and
functional limitations.
7. 3. Diagnosis
Creating a label based on signs and symptoms with functional impairment (e.g., impaired balance,
Difficulty walking, gait abnormalities, difficulty with bed mobility). Not a medical diagnosis.
8. 4. Prognosis
Determining the predicted optimal level of improvement over a designated time frame (patient's
potential).
9. 5. Intervention
skilled PT services to remediate impairments, improve functional performance, and promote
health/wellness/ achieve goals (treatment).
10. 6. Outcomes
The actual results and impact of the management plan on function.
11. Medical Diagnosis (Pathology)
E.g., Osteoarthritis, Stroke. PTs do not perform these.
12. Restoration
Returning a patient to their prior level of function (e.g., walking one mile again).
13. Maintenance
Preventing decline in function for degenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson's).
14. Promotion
Enhancing health and wellness in general population or post-rehabilitation.
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,15. essential of Pt intervention
1. Coordination 2. communication 3. direct interventions 4. patient instruction 5.documentation
16. 1. Coordination collaboration / 2. communication
1. Working with other healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes (RN,OT, MD, RT Etc..) 2. verbal/
non verbal/ written (documentation) active listening skills
17. 3. Direct intervention / Direct Asses (NYS)
3. dependent on evaluation assistive tech, manual, HEP, Functional training, Wound care integu repair,
therapeutic exercises, motor/ movement etc.... -PTs can see patients without a physician referral for up to
30 days.
18. 4. patient instruction
informing on everything, health, wellness, Plan of care, risk factors, safety, fall risk prevention. etc.....
19. 5. Defensible Documentation
Accurate, organized, and clear recording of patient care data, provider information, and results for
medical and legal purposes. SOAP
20. SOAP Notes
A method of documentation that includes Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
21. Subjective (S)
What the patient says. Includes chief complaint, goals, home situation.
22. Objective (O)
Measurable findings seen/tested by the therapist. Includes vital signs, functional status (gait, transfers),
ROM, MMT, sensation.
23. Assessment (A)
The PT's skilled interpretation of S and O; judgment on condition and progress.
24. Plan (P)
Future patient action/ intervention/education -short-term goals (STGs), -long-term goals (LTGs), -Home
Exercise Program (HEP).
25. Provider-Centered Model
Provider PT leads decisions; patient is passive and rely on prof judgment
26. Patient-Centered Model
Patient actively participates in healthcare and medical decision-making; views the patient as a whole
person.
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, 27. Patient and Family Centered Care Model
Extends the patient-centered model to include the patient's family and environment (home, work, society).
28. Nagi Model
Older, Sequential model that includes Pathology, Impairment, Functional Limitation, and Disability. 4
(PIFD)
29. Pathology (Nagi Model)
Cellular/medical disruption (e.g., hip osteoarthritis, sprain, knee).
30. Impairment (Nagi Model)
Loss of normal body function due to pathology (e.g., pain, joint tightness).
31. Functional Limitation (Nagi Model)
Difficulty performing routine tasks due to impairment (e.g., difficulty reaching overhead, picking up).
32. Disability (Nagi Model)
Functional limitation preventing the fulfillment of life roles (e.g., difficulty caring for grandchildren).
33. International Classification of Functioning (ICF) Model
uses a holistic framework and positive terms for evaluating disability and planning rehabilitation asses as a
whole individual (developed by the World Health Organization (WHO))
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VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Physical therapists (apta definition)
PTs are health professionals who diagnose and manage movement dysfunction as it relates to the
restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function.
2. PT Role in Care
Design and implement customized, individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient. (achieve
goal-directed outcomes based on diagnosis, prognosis, and goals.)
3. elements of patient/client management model
0. Referral/ consultation 1. Examination 2. Evaluation 3. Diagnosis 4. Prognosis 5. Intervention 6. Outcomes
4. 0. Referral/Consultation
PT determines if the individual needs services from another provider (e.g., a medical doctor PA, PSYCH, for
a Red Flag or unmanaged pain).
5. 1. Examination
Data Collection—History, physical examination, and tests/measures (e.g., ROM, MMT, walking ability).
6. 2. Evaluation
Interpretation and Synthesis—The skilled judgment of the PT to understand the patient's presentation and
functional limitations.
7. 3. Diagnosis
Creating a label based on signs and symptoms with functional impairment (e.g., impaired balance,
Difficulty walking, gait abnormalities, difficulty with bed mobility). Not a medical diagnosis.
8. 4. Prognosis
Determining the predicted optimal level of improvement over a designated time frame (patient's
potential).
9. 5. Intervention
skilled PT services to remediate impairments, improve functional performance, and promote
health/wellness/ achieve goals (treatment).
10. 6. Outcomes
The actual results and impact of the management plan on function.
11. Medical Diagnosis (Pathology)
E.g., Osteoarthritis, Stroke. PTs do not perform these.
12. Restoration
Returning a patient to their prior level of function (e.g., walking one mile again).
13. Maintenance
Preventing decline in function for degenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson's).
14. Promotion
Enhancing health and wellness in general population or post-rehabilitation.
1
,15. essential of Pt intervention
1. Coordination 2. communication 3. direct interventions 4. patient instruction 5.documentation
16. 1. Coordination collaboration / 2. communication
1. Working with other healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes (RN,OT, MD, RT Etc..) 2. verbal/
non verbal/ written (documentation) active listening skills
17. 3. Direct intervention / Direct Asses (NYS)
3. dependent on evaluation assistive tech, manual, HEP, Functional training, Wound care integu repair,
therapeutic exercises, motor/ movement etc.... -PTs can see patients without a physician referral for up to
30 days.
18. 4. patient instruction
informing on everything, health, wellness, Plan of care, risk factors, safety, fall risk prevention. etc.....
19. 5. Defensible Documentation
Accurate, organized, and clear recording of patient care data, provider information, and results for
medical and legal purposes. SOAP
20. SOAP Notes
A method of documentation that includes Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
21. Subjective (S)
What the patient says. Includes chief complaint, goals, home situation.
22. Objective (O)
Measurable findings seen/tested by the therapist. Includes vital signs, functional status (gait, transfers),
ROM, MMT, sensation.
23. Assessment (A)
The PT's skilled interpretation of S and O; judgment on condition and progress.
24. Plan (P)
Future patient action/ intervention/education -short-term goals (STGs), -long-term goals (LTGs), -Home
Exercise Program (HEP).
25. Provider-Centered Model
Provider PT leads decisions; patient is passive and rely on prof judgment
26. Patient-Centered Model
Patient actively participates in healthcare and medical decision-making; views the patient as a whole
person.
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, 27. Patient and Family Centered Care Model
Extends the patient-centered model to include the patient's family and environment (home, work, society).
28. Nagi Model
Older, Sequential model that includes Pathology, Impairment, Functional Limitation, and Disability. 4
(PIFD)
29. Pathology (Nagi Model)
Cellular/medical disruption (e.g., hip osteoarthritis, sprain, knee).
30. Impairment (Nagi Model)
Loss of normal body function due to pathology (e.g., pain, joint tightness).
31. Functional Limitation (Nagi Model)
Difficulty performing routine tasks due to impairment (e.g., difficulty reaching overhead, picking up).
32. Disability (Nagi Model)
Functional limitation preventing the fulfillment of life roles (e.g., difficulty caring for grandchildren).
33. International Classification of Functioning (ICF) Model
uses a holistic framework and positive terms for evaluating disability and planning rehabilitation asses as a
whole individual (developed by the World Health Organization (WHO))
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