PTP Midterm 1 Exam with Complete & Verified Solutions

PTP Midterm 1 Exam with Complete & Verified Solutions Accountability - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles and obligations, and actions of the physical therapist including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society Accountability Example - Answer ️️ -1. Acknowledging and accepting consequences of his/her actions 2. Adhering to code of ethics, standards or practice, and policies/procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities Altruism - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) The primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients, thus assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the patient ahead of the PT's self interest Altruism Example - Answer ️️ -1. Placing a patients needs above the physical therapist's 2. Providing patient services that go beyond expected standards of practice Compassion and Caring - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) Compassion - desire to Identify with or sense something of another's experience; a precursor to caring Caring - concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others Compassion and Caring Example - Answer ️️ -1. Understanding an individual's perspective 2. Recognizing and refraining from acting on one's social, cultural, gender or sexual biases. 3. Embracing the patient's emotional and psychological aspects of care Excellence - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) PT practice that consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgement and patient perspective, embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge Excellence Example - Answer ️️ -1. Demonstrating investment in the profession of physical therapy 2. Demonstrating high levels of knowledge and skill in all aspects of the profession Integrity - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or professional standards; truthfulness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and "speaking forth" about why you do what you do Integrity Example - Answer ️️ -1. Adhering to the highest standards of the profession 2. Abiding by he rules, regulations, and laws applicable to the profession 3. Knowing one's limitations and acting accordingly Professional Duty - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) commitment to meeting one's obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to patients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society Professional Duty Example - Answer ️️ -1. Demonstrating beneficence by providing "optimal care" 2. Facilitating each individual's achievement of goals for function, health, and wellness 3. Preserving the safety, security and confidentiality of individuals in all professional contexts Social Responsibility - Answer ️️ -(PT CORE VALUE) the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness Social Responsibility Example - Answer ️️ -1. Advocating for the health and wellness needs of society including access to healthcare and physical therapy services 2. Advocating for changes in laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines that affect physical therapists service provision APTA Chapters - Answer ️️ -Chapters offer a variety of events, professional development activities, and other opportunities for you to meet and interact with other members in your geographic area APTA Sections - Answer ️️ -Sections give you resources in your area of expertise and connect with others sharing your specific interests (18 sections) Ex. Acute Care, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Geriatrics, etc. APTA House of Delegates - Answer ️️ -APTA policy-making body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates, and consultants. - number of delegates determined annually, based on memberships numbers as of June 30th House of Delegates Meeting - Answer ️️ --meets annually for 3 successive days each spring -make decisions on issues for the association and for the profession of PT - Begins with opening ceremony and ends with an closing ceremony - elections of the national offices of APTA are he