Advanced Assessment- Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Advanced Assessment- Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses Goodman & Snyder: Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition Chapter 01: Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy - AnswerAnswers to Practice Questions 1. In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is: a. To obtain reimbursement b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies c. To practice within the scope of physical therapy d. To meet the established standards for accreditation - Answerb) The function of a diagnosis and diagnostic classifications is to provide information (i.e., identify as closely as possible the underlying neuromusculoskeletal [NMS] pathology) that can guide efficient treatment and effective management of the client. 2. Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease. - AnswerFalse—See Box 1-1. (8) direct access quicker and sicker client base signed rx withouth physically seeing physician medial specialization disease progression Pt/slient disclosure client doesn't report symptoms to physician presence of one or more yellow/red flags 3. A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist. The first screening question to ask is: a. What did the physician or dentist, chiropractor say is the problem? b. Did the physician or dentist, chiropractor examine you? c. When do you go back to see the doctor or dentist, chiropractor? d. How many times per week did the doctor or dentist, chiropractor suggest you come to therapy? - Answerb) want to check that the patient actually saw the physician, and that they did a physical examination 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 - Answerc)