AMCA Physical Therapy Aide Prep Guide
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a HIPPA form, not a consent form, must be given before any procedure or medication
can be given to the patient - ANSWER-TRUE
a number assigned for medical billing of supplies and equipment is called - ANSWER-
hcpcs codes
a physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as -
ANSWER-provider
a prefix located at the ______________ of the word - ANSWER-beginning
an osteoblast refers to what - ANSWER-bone builders
anything that poses risk to the human body or a living organism is called- - ANSWER-
disease/illness
common fracture in children - ANSWER-greenstick
difference between the following: transversal, sagittal, distal, frontal, - ANSWER-
transverse- divides body from top to bottom
sagittal- divides into left and right
distal- furthest point of attachment
frontal- divides body Into front and back
explain cryotherapy - ANSWER-general use of low temperature, used to treat variety of
benign and malignant tissue
failing to meet a specific standard of care could be defined as malpractice - ANSWER-
TRUE
failing to meet a specific standard of care would be defined as - ANSWER-negligence
family members such as spouse or children that are covered under the insurance plan
are known as - ANSWER-dependence
gait seen in elderly pts caused by neurological involvement is what type of gait -
ANSWER-hemiplegic
gait usually accompanied by abnormal gait and continuous tumors is what kind of gait -
ANSWER-parkinsons
, in appointment scheduled, what does the matrix indicate - ANSWER-days not available
in this position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips - ANSWER-
supine
in this type of movement the pt preforms the movement and the muscles voluntarily
relax and contract - ANSWER-active range of motion
in this type of movement, the movements are performed by someone other than the pt -
ANSWER-passive range of motion
in this type of transfer the pt does not rise but moves their hips sideways from one
surface to another, generally by taking the weight through the arms - ANSWER-sitting
transfer
in treating a broken bone the term reduction means - ANSWER-to put back into place
is group health insurance of private insurance usually sponsored and partially paid by
an employer - ANSWER-yes
meaning of peri, hypo, endo, antero - ANSWER-peri- around
hypo- below
endo- inside
antero- before
name some things that is illegal to ask someone to put on a resume - ANSWER-
religious affiliation?, politics affiliation?, are in debt?, have children?
name the most important thing for assistive personnel to keep in mind during the daily
routine in medical setting - ANSWER-confidentiality
name the muscle that flexes the foot - ANSWER-gastrocnemius
OSHA standards require clearing only when needed - ANSWER-FALSE
paraffin baths are frequently used to treat what disease - ANSWER-rheumatoid arthritis,
corpal tunnal
patients who want to talk about abnormal test results should speak with which
personnel - ANSWER-physician
professional negligence is also called - ANSWER-malpractice
that does the acronym TENS represent - ANSWER-transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation
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a HIPPA form, not a consent form, must be given before any procedure or medication
can be given to the patient - ANSWER-TRUE
a number assigned for medical billing of supplies and equipment is called - ANSWER-
hcpcs codes
a physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as -
ANSWER-provider
a prefix located at the ______________ of the word - ANSWER-beginning
an osteoblast refers to what - ANSWER-bone builders
anything that poses risk to the human body or a living organism is called- - ANSWER-
disease/illness
common fracture in children - ANSWER-greenstick
difference between the following: transversal, sagittal, distal, frontal, - ANSWER-
transverse- divides body from top to bottom
sagittal- divides into left and right
distal- furthest point of attachment
frontal- divides body Into front and back
explain cryotherapy - ANSWER-general use of low temperature, used to treat variety of
benign and malignant tissue
failing to meet a specific standard of care could be defined as malpractice - ANSWER-
TRUE
failing to meet a specific standard of care would be defined as - ANSWER-negligence
family members such as spouse or children that are covered under the insurance plan
are known as - ANSWER-dependence
gait seen in elderly pts caused by neurological involvement is what type of gait -
ANSWER-hemiplegic
gait usually accompanied by abnormal gait and continuous tumors is what kind of gait -
ANSWER-parkinsons
, in appointment scheduled, what does the matrix indicate - ANSWER-days not available
in this position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips - ANSWER-
supine
in this type of movement the pt preforms the movement and the muscles voluntarily
relax and contract - ANSWER-active range of motion
in this type of movement, the movements are performed by someone other than the pt -
ANSWER-passive range of motion
in this type of transfer the pt does not rise but moves their hips sideways from one
surface to another, generally by taking the weight through the arms - ANSWER-sitting
transfer
in treating a broken bone the term reduction means - ANSWER-to put back into place
is group health insurance of private insurance usually sponsored and partially paid by
an employer - ANSWER-yes
meaning of peri, hypo, endo, antero - ANSWER-peri- around
hypo- below
endo- inside
antero- before
name some things that is illegal to ask someone to put on a resume - ANSWER-
religious affiliation?, politics affiliation?, are in debt?, have children?
name the most important thing for assistive personnel to keep in mind during the daily
routine in medical setting - ANSWER-confidentiality
name the muscle that flexes the foot - ANSWER-gastrocnemius
OSHA standards require clearing only when needed - ANSWER-FALSE
paraffin baths are frequently used to treat what disease - ANSWER-rheumatoid arthritis,
corpal tunnal
patients who want to talk about abnormal test results should speak with which
personnel - ANSWER-physician
professional negligence is also called - ANSWER-malpractice
that does the acronym TENS represent - ANSWER-transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation
