Differential Diagnosis Chapter 1-5 Exam
with Questions and Answers
In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is:
a. To obain reimbursement
b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies
c. To practice within the scope of physical therapy
d. To meet the estabilished standards for accreditation ANSWER✓✓ b. To guide the plan
of care and intervention strategies
Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease.
ANSWER✓✓ b. False
3. A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist.
The first screening question to ask is: ANSWER✓✓ b. Did the physician (dentist,
chiropractor) examine you?
4. Screening for medical disease takes place:
a. Only during the first interview
b. Just before the client returns to the physician for his/her next appointment
c. Throughout the episode of care
d. None of the above ANSWER✓✓ c. Throughout the episode of care
, 5. Physical therapists are qualified to make a human movement system diagnosis regarding
primary neuromusculoskeletal conditions, but we must do so in accordance with:
a. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
b. The State Practice Act
c. The screening process
d. The SOAP method ANSWER✓✓ b. The State Practice Act
6. Medical referral for a problem outside the scope of the physical therapy practice occurs
when: ANSWER✓✓ 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
7. Physical therapy evaluation and intervention may be part of the physician's differential
diagnosis.
a. true
b. false ANSWER✓✓ True
8. What is the difference between a yellow- and a red-flag symptom? ANSWER✓✓ A
yellow flag is a cautionary or warning symptom that signals, A red flag symptom requires
immediate attention, either to pursue further screening questions or tests, or to make an
appropriate referral. The presence of a single yellow or red flag is not usually cause for
immediate medical attention. Each cautionary or warning flag must be viewed in the context
with Questions and Answers
In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is:
a. To obain reimbursement
b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies
c. To practice within the scope of physical therapy
d. To meet the estabilished standards for accreditation ANSWER✓✓ b. To guide the plan
of care and intervention strategies
Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease.
ANSWER✓✓ b. False
3. A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist.
The first screening question to ask is: ANSWER✓✓ b. Did the physician (dentist,
chiropractor) examine you?
4. Screening for medical disease takes place:
a. Only during the first interview
b. Just before the client returns to the physician for his/her next appointment
c. Throughout the episode of care
d. None of the above ANSWER✓✓ c. Throughout the episode of care
, 5. Physical therapists are qualified to make a human movement system diagnosis regarding
primary neuromusculoskeletal conditions, but we must do so in accordance with:
a. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
b. The State Practice Act
c. The screening process
d. The SOAP method ANSWER✓✓ b. The State Practice Act
6. Medical referral for a problem outside the scope of the physical therapy practice occurs
when: ANSWER✓✓ 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
7. Physical therapy evaluation and intervention may be part of the physician's differential
diagnosis.
a. true
b. false ANSWER✓✓ True
8. What is the difference between a yellow- and a red-flag symptom? ANSWER✓✓ A
yellow flag is a cautionary or warning symptom that signals, A red flag symptom requires
immediate attention, either to pursue further screening questions or tests, or to make an
appropriate referral. The presence of a single yellow or red flag is not usually cause for
immediate medical attention. Each cautionary or warning flag must be viewed in the context
