MPM Questions 1 Exam And
Complete Answers
what is the ICF model based on - Answer defining the impact of the pathology as
opposed to the cause of the disease
what's the most important skill in physical therapy? - Answer clinical reasoning
what is clinical reasoning - Answer cognitive process used in the evaluation and
management of patients
prognosis is affected by what? - Answer -medical health and history
-pre-existing disorders
-personality and compliance
-resources available
-injury stage
when should you manage a pt? - Answer -irreparable damage
-optimize residual function and minimize deterioration
-disability oriented
when should you treat a pt? - Answer -reversible damage
-restore ability and prevent recurrence
-pathology/impairment oriented
when should you refer a pt? - Answer -unknown damage
-outside scope of expertise or practice
what point change is the MCID for all outcome tools? - Answer 10 points
what things influence your evaluation? - Answer -your referring physician
-recognition of asymmetrical forces
-regional interdependence
-relief of symptoms
, examples of red flags - Answer History of Cancer (personal or familial) Unwarranted
general fatigue/malaise
Recent Infection, Illness, or Constitutional symptoms
Immunosuppression Injection drug use
Altered Vital Signs (BP, HR, PR, body temp) Fever/Night Sweats
which part of the body is normal to have pain at night? - Answer the shoulder
abnormal neural red flag presentations - Answer Altered mental status
Altered attentiveness (drowsy, lethargic, sleepy)
Blurred vision, altered speech, hearing deficits
Difficult swallowing
Headache
Balance/Coordination deficits or altered DTRs
abnormal pain red flags - Answer Constant and/or poorly localized pain
Severe, unremitting, or unusual pain
Pain despite full passive ROM
Pain inconsistent with emotional or psychological status
Nocturnal pain (sleep interruption)
rehab philosophies - Answer 1. bio-mechanical-pathological assessment method:
arthokinematic/bio perspective that highlights the relationship between anatomical
contributions to path presentations
2. patient response model: assess the response to singular or repeated movements on
the pts comparable complaint or movement abnormality
3. tissue irritability model: assess the tolerance to physical stress to guide rehab
intensity
4. mixed model
when to treat to pain - Answer -painful throughout range
-afraid to move
-aggravated by mild activity
-empty end feel
Complete Answers
what is the ICF model based on - Answer defining the impact of the pathology as
opposed to the cause of the disease
what's the most important skill in physical therapy? - Answer clinical reasoning
what is clinical reasoning - Answer cognitive process used in the evaluation and
management of patients
prognosis is affected by what? - Answer -medical health and history
-pre-existing disorders
-personality and compliance
-resources available
-injury stage
when should you manage a pt? - Answer -irreparable damage
-optimize residual function and minimize deterioration
-disability oriented
when should you treat a pt? - Answer -reversible damage
-restore ability and prevent recurrence
-pathology/impairment oriented
when should you refer a pt? - Answer -unknown damage
-outside scope of expertise or practice
what point change is the MCID for all outcome tools? - Answer 10 points
what things influence your evaluation? - Answer -your referring physician
-recognition of asymmetrical forces
-regional interdependence
-relief of symptoms
, examples of red flags - Answer History of Cancer (personal or familial) Unwarranted
general fatigue/malaise
Recent Infection, Illness, or Constitutional symptoms
Immunosuppression Injection drug use
Altered Vital Signs (BP, HR, PR, body temp) Fever/Night Sweats
which part of the body is normal to have pain at night? - Answer the shoulder
abnormal neural red flag presentations - Answer Altered mental status
Altered attentiveness (drowsy, lethargic, sleepy)
Blurred vision, altered speech, hearing deficits
Difficult swallowing
Headache
Balance/Coordination deficits or altered DTRs
abnormal pain red flags - Answer Constant and/or poorly localized pain
Severe, unremitting, or unusual pain
Pain despite full passive ROM
Pain inconsistent with emotional or psychological status
Nocturnal pain (sleep interruption)
rehab philosophies - Answer 1. bio-mechanical-pathological assessment method:
arthokinematic/bio perspective that highlights the relationship between anatomical
contributions to path presentations
2. patient response model: assess the response to singular or repeated movements on
the pts comparable complaint or movement abnormality
3. tissue irritability model: assess the tolerance to physical stress to guide rehab
intensity
4. mixed model
when to treat to pain - Answer -painful throughout range
-afraid to move
-aggravated by mild activity
-empty end feel
