Introduction to Patient Care PTA Exam 1
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is Physical Therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER "Physical Therapy is a dynamic
profession with an established theoretical base and widespread clinical application in the
preservation, development, and restoration of optimal physical function"
Four areas of Physical Therapy are: - CORRECT ANSWER Examine, evaluate and test
individuals with impairments, limitations, disabilities, etc.
Alleviate above conditions be designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic
interventions
Reduce risk of injury while promoting and maintaining fitness, health, and wellness
Engage in administration, consultation, education and research
Name some common terms: - CORRECT ANSWER Patient/client/consumer
treatment/intervention
Caregiver
Who is involved with patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER Caregivers
Therapist, nurse, heath care practitioner, physical/occupational therapist assistant,
technologist, technician, aide or family members
How are caregivers involved with patient care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Responsibilities- guide, direct, instruct
What are the responsibilities of the heath care practitioner? - CORRECT
ANSWER DO NO HARM
Provide safe and effective care
Modify care when appropriate
Guide, direct, and instruct patients
, Maintain a safe environment
Collaborate with other members of the health care team
Refer patient to other providers when appropriate
Interprofessional collaboration: - CORRECT ANSWER A group of patient care
providers works together to provide care to the patient
Interprofessional collaboration: The provider must: - CORRECT ANSWER Be
competent
Value each others contributions
Avoid turf wars
Avoid duplication of services
Make appropriate referrals
Professional collaboration: - CORRECT ANSWER Levels of care providers within a
profession who work together to provide patient care
PT, PTA, PT Aide
OT,COTA
Patient/client orientation:After a comprehensive review of the patient/ client chart: The health
care practitioner must: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a personal introduction
Verify patient identity
Describe why patient was referred
Describe interventions
Describe alternatives available
Describe serious risks or adverse effects of treatment
Describe what could happen if treatment is not rendered
Discuss goals and outcomes
Discuss patient participation/responsibility
Discuss any patient directed questions
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is Physical Therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER "Physical Therapy is a dynamic
profession with an established theoretical base and widespread clinical application in the
preservation, development, and restoration of optimal physical function"
Four areas of Physical Therapy are: - CORRECT ANSWER Examine, evaluate and test
individuals with impairments, limitations, disabilities, etc.
Alleviate above conditions be designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic
interventions
Reduce risk of injury while promoting and maintaining fitness, health, and wellness
Engage in administration, consultation, education and research
Name some common terms: - CORRECT ANSWER Patient/client/consumer
treatment/intervention
Caregiver
Who is involved with patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER Caregivers
Therapist, nurse, heath care practitioner, physical/occupational therapist assistant,
technologist, technician, aide or family members
How are caregivers involved with patient care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Responsibilities- guide, direct, instruct
What are the responsibilities of the heath care practitioner? - CORRECT
ANSWER DO NO HARM
Provide safe and effective care
Modify care when appropriate
Guide, direct, and instruct patients
, Maintain a safe environment
Collaborate with other members of the health care team
Refer patient to other providers when appropriate
Interprofessional collaboration: - CORRECT ANSWER A group of patient care
providers works together to provide care to the patient
Interprofessional collaboration: The provider must: - CORRECT ANSWER Be
competent
Value each others contributions
Avoid turf wars
Avoid duplication of services
Make appropriate referrals
Professional collaboration: - CORRECT ANSWER Levels of care providers within a
profession who work together to provide patient care
PT, PTA, PT Aide
OT,COTA
Patient/client orientation:After a comprehensive review of the patient/ client chart: The health
care practitioner must: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a personal introduction
Verify patient identity
Describe why patient was referred
Describe interventions
Describe alternatives available
Describe serious risks or adverse effects of treatment
Describe what could happen if treatment is not rendered
Discuss goals and outcomes
Discuss patient participation/responsibility
Discuss any patient directed questions
