Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical
Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C. Manske
Complete Chapters 1-29 With Rationales| A+ PASS.
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, Chapter 01: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. Medical doctor
ANS: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data collection
skills, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
REF: P. 3
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
ANS: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses patient
observations with the PT.
REF: P. 4
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
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, c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
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Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C. Manske
Complete Chapters 1-29 With Rationales| A+ PASS.
,Page 1 of 228
, Chapter 01: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data
collection, and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?
a. Physical therapist (PT)
b. Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
c. Nursing assistant
d. Medical doctor
ANS: B
The PTA is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, data collection
skills, and appropriate problem-solving and clinical decision making.
REF: P. 3
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the clinical patient supervision process?
a. To gather relevant information and data
b. To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
c. To prescribe interventions the patient requires
d. To assist in the management of the patient
ANS: C
PTAs do not prescribe interventions for the patient. The PTA observes, documents, and discusses patient
observations with the PT.
REF: P. 4
3. Select the open-ended question.
a. What is your pain level today on a scale of 1-10?
b. When did the pain begin?
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, c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
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