PCM II- Midterm Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the 4 core constructs to acute care PT, according to the PT practice in the acute care
setting article by Pauline Masley, etc? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Collection and
analysis of medical info
2. Applications of specialized PT knowledge
3. Communication to gain info
4. Communication to provide info
What are the different forms of communication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Verbal
-Non-verbal
-Attentive/active listening
What is the most prevalent style of communication? - CORRECT ANSWER Verbal
What form of language should be utilized when speaking to patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lay language (Should be presented in a language that the listener
understands)
How should directions be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Brief & concise
What form of communication makes up the majority of human communication? - CORRECT
ANSWER Non-verbal communication (NVC)
What are the 3 ways to build rapport? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Active listening
2. Empowerment
3. Empathy
, What is considered a fall? - CORRECT ANSWER An event which results in a person
coming to rest inadvertently on the ground/ floor/ other lower level.
What is the most common adverse event in the acute & post acute setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Falls
What are risks for falls? - CORRECT ANSWER -PLOF, prior falls
-Cognition, behavior, CLOF
-Polypharmacy
-Bowel & bladder fxn
-Dx associated w/ falls
-Vision
-Lines & equipment
What are methods implemented in the acute, post acute, SNF settings that assist with fall
prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alarm system
-Footwear
-Meds
-Toileting schedule
-Lighting
-Mobilization
What is considered a restraint? - CORRECT ANSWER Any manual method,
physical/mechanical device, material/equipment that immobilizes or reduces ability of a pt to
move his/her arms/legs/body/head freely; a drug/med when it is used as a restriction to
manage the pt's behavior or restrict the patient's freedom of movement & it isn't a standard
treatment/dosage for the pt's condition.
When is a restraint indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pt who poses a risk to
themselves/others
-Pt that requires it in order to provide treatment (surgical)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the 4 core constructs to acute care PT, according to the PT practice in the acute care
setting article by Pauline Masley, etc? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Collection and
analysis of medical info
2. Applications of specialized PT knowledge
3. Communication to gain info
4. Communication to provide info
What are the different forms of communication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Verbal
-Non-verbal
-Attentive/active listening
What is the most prevalent style of communication? - CORRECT ANSWER Verbal
What form of language should be utilized when speaking to patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lay language (Should be presented in a language that the listener
understands)
How should directions be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Brief & concise
What form of communication makes up the majority of human communication? - CORRECT
ANSWER Non-verbal communication (NVC)
What are the 3 ways to build rapport? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Active listening
2. Empowerment
3. Empathy
, What is considered a fall? - CORRECT ANSWER An event which results in a person
coming to rest inadvertently on the ground/ floor/ other lower level.
What is the most common adverse event in the acute & post acute setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Falls
What are risks for falls? - CORRECT ANSWER -PLOF, prior falls
-Cognition, behavior, CLOF
-Polypharmacy
-Bowel & bladder fxn
-Dx associated w/ falls
-Vision
-Lines & equipment
What are methods implemented in the acute, post acute, SNF settings that assist with fall
prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alarm system
-Footwear
-Meds
-Toileting schedule
-Lighting
-Mobilization
What is considered a restraint? - CORRECT ANSWER Any manual method,
physical/mechanical device, material/equipment that immobilizes or reduces ability of a pt to
move his/her arms/legs/body/head freely; a drug/med when it is used as a restriction to
manage the pt's behavior or restrict the patient's freedom of movement & it isn't a standard
treatment/dosage for the pt's condition.
When is a restraint indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pt who poses a risk to
themselves/others
-Pt that requires it in order to provide treatment (surgical)
