PTAP 1300 - Exam 3 || with errorless answers.
Which of the following is included in the clinical responsibilities of the PTA? correct answers
Modification of selected interventions in order to assure patient safety
Which statement is NOT within the scope of the physical therapist assistant? correct answers The
PTA may examine & evaluate a patient
What is the PTA's MOST important action and responsibility in reporting child abuse? correct
answers Call Child Protective Services.
Which answer is the BEST example of negligent PTA behavior? correct answers Educating the
patient on post-operative exercises without the PT's specific plan of care.
While working with a patient you notice that he is having difficulty ambulating. His knee
buckles 50% of the time and his toe is dragging on the floor when he tries to advance his leg.
You determine that a leg brace would be helpful. Which professional would be the MOST
appropriate person on the healthcare team to ask the supervising PT to refer the patient? correct
answers Orthotist
Which of these providers would NOT be considered a member of the health care team? correct
answers Insurance provider
A patient is ambulating independently and no longer requires skilled physical therapy services.
However, you are worried that he will not take the initiative to ambulate on his own. Which
professional would be the MOST appropriate person on the healthcare team to ask the
supervising PT to refer the patient? correct answers Restorative aide
A PT and PTA need to discuss plan of care changes for a shared patient without disclosure of
PHI, breaking the privacy rules, or divulging confidential information. Where is the MOST
appropriate place to discuss patient information? correct answers In the documentation area
behind closed doors.
, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require healthcare employers to
provide which of the following? correct answers Personal protective equipment to all persons
involved in patient care
A patient is waiting in the reception area for their appointment time. The PTA is prepared to
begin the treatment session a few minutes prior to scheduled appointment. Which action is
MOST appropriate? correct answers Go introduce yourself and confirm the patient's name.
Which of the following is included in the OSHA standards and guidelines? correct answers
Education and training of health care workers on the transmission and prevention of infectious
disease and occupational injuries.
A PT is ultimately responsible for the actions of the PTA that he/she supervises. Which of the
following is true should a PTA perform a negligent act? correct answers Both the supervising PT
and the PTA which performed the gait training are liable for negligent actions
If the state laws require the PTA to report any suspicions of child or elder abuse to the
appropriate authorities, which of the following terms best represents this requirement? correct
answers Mandated reporter
Which of the following is the MOST important reason why state laws are enacted to regulate
health care practice? correct answers To protect the safety of the public
Under HIPAA which is the MOST accurate statement about the release of medical records?
correct answers A patient signature is required to authorize release of medical records
A patient with a spinal cord injury is participating in outpatient physical therapy. When the
patient arrives, he is unable to enter the clinic area because there is no ramp at the entrance. This
is a violation of which law? correct answers ADA
Which of the following is included in the clinical responsibilities of the PTA? correct answers
Modification of selected interventions in order to assure patient safety
Which statement is NOT within the scope of the physical therapist assistant? correct answers The
PTA may examine & evaluate a patient
What is the PTA's MOST important action and responsibility in reporting child abuse? correct
answers Call Child Protective Services.
Which answer is the BEST example of negligent PTA behavior? correct answers Educating the
patient on post-operative exercises without the PT's specific plan of care.
While working with a patient you notice that he is having difficulty ambulating. His knee
buckles 50% of the time and his toe is dragging on the floor when he tries to advance his leg.
You determine that a leg brace would be helpful. Which professional would be the MOST
appropriate person on the healthcare team to ask the supervising PT to refer the patient? correct
answers Orthotist
Which of these providers would NOT be considered a member of the health care team? correct
answers Insurance provider
A patient is ambulating independently and no longer requires skilled physical therapy services.
However, you are worried that he will not take the initiative to ambulate on his own. Which
professional would be the MOST appropriate person on the healthcare team to ask the
supervising PT to refer the patient? correct answers Restorative aide
A PT and PTA need to discuss plan of care changes for a shared patient without disclosure of
PHI, breaking the privacy rules, or divulging confidential information. Where is the MOST
appropriate place to discuss patient information? correct answers In the documentation area
behind closed doors.
, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require healthcare employers to
provide which of the following? correct answers Personal protective equipment to all persons
involved in patient care
A patient is waiting in the reception area for their appointment time. The PTA is prepared to
begin the treatment session a few minutes prior to scheduled appointment. Which action is
MOST appropriate? correct answers Go introduce yourself and confirm the patient's name.
Which of the following is included in the OSHA standards and guidelines? correct answers
Education and training of health care workers on the transmission and prevention of infectious
disease and occupational injuries.
A PT is ultimately responsible for the actions of the PTA that he/she supervises. Which of the
following is true should a PTA perform a negligent act? correct answers Both the supervising PT
and the PTA which performed the gait training are liable for negligent actions
If the state laws require the PTA to report any suspicions of child or elder abuse to the
appropriate authorities, which of the following terms best represents this requirement? correct
answers Mandated reporter
Which of the following is the MOST important reason why state laws are enacted to regulate
health care practice? correct answers To protect the safety of the public
Under HIPAA which is the MOST accurate statement about the release of medical records?
correct answers A patient signature is required to authorize release of medical records
A patient with a spinal cord injury is participating in outpatient physical therapy. When the
patient arrives, he is unable to enter the clinic area because there is no ramp at the entrance. This
is a violation of which law? correct answers ADA
