DD Chapter 1 Overview: Foundations and Fundamentals
In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is - correct answer ✔✔b. To guide
the plan of care and intervention strategies
The function of a diagnosis and diagnostic classifications is to provide information (i.e., identify as closely
as possible the underlying neuromusculoskeletal [NMS] pathology) that can guide efficient treatment
and effective management of the client.
Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease. (T/F) - correct
answer ✔✔False
A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist. The first
screening question to ask is: - correct answer ✔✔b. Did the physician (dentist, chiropractor) examine
you?
Screening for medical disease takes place: - correct answer ✔✔c. Throughout the episode of care
Physical therapists are qualified to make a human movement system diagnosis regarding primary
neuromusculoskeletal conditions, but we must do so in accordance with: - correct answer ✔✔b. The
State Practice Act
Medical referral for a problem outside the scope of the physical therapy practice occurs when: - correct
answer ✔✔a. No apparent movement dysfunction exists
b. No causative factors can be identified
c. Findings are not consistent with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction
d. Client presents with suspicious red-flag symptoms
(e.) Any of the above
In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is - correct answer ✔✔b. To guide
the plan of care and intervention strategies
The function of a diagnosis and diagnostic classifications is to provide information (i.e., identify as closely
as possible the underlying neuromusculoskeletal [NMS] pathology) that can guide efficient treatment
and effective management of the client.
Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease. (T/F) - correct
answer ✔✔False
A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist. The first
screening question to ask is: - correct answer ✔✔b. Did the physician (dentist, chiropractor) examine
you?
Screening for medical disease takes place: - correct answer ✔✔c. Throughout the episode of care
Physical therapists are qualified to make a human movement system diagnosis regarding primary
neuromusculoskeletal conditions, but we must do so in accordance with: - correct answer ✔✔b. The
State Practice Act
Medical referral for a problem outside the scope of the physical therapy practice occurs when: - correct
answer ✔✔a. No apparent movement dysfunction exists
b. No causative factors can be identified
c. Findings are not consistent with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction
d. Client presents with suspicious red-flag symptoms
(e.) Any of the above
