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Legislative intent of the physical therapy board - ANSWERIs to ensure every PT practitioner practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe practice Is the intent that persons desiring to engage in any lawful profession - ANSWERcan and are entitled to do so if qualified Professions should be regulated only - ANSWERThe preservation of health, safety, welfare of the public. Professions shall be regulated when - ANSWERUnregulated practice may cause harm to the public and that p...

A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be; 1. In direct line of sight of the assistant 2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring 3. Available for a telephone call during the session 4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment - ANSWER 3. Available for a telephone call during the session (NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same ...

what is Chapter FS 456? - ANSWER Florida Statues, Health Professions and Occupations: General Provision What is Chapter FS 486? - ANSWER Florida Statues, Physical Therapy Practice Act -laws that govern safe practice in PT in Florida Rule 64B-17 - ANSWER Florida Administrative Code, Physical Therapy Rules - specific rules used to enhance the interpretation of the practice act 486.015: Legislative intent - ANSWER Practice ensures that every physical therapist and physical therapist ...

Chapter 486 - ANSWER Physical Therapy Practice Chapter 458 - ANSWER Medical Practice (MD) Chapter 459 - ANSWER Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Chapter 460 - ANSWER Chiropractors Chapter 461 - ANSWER Podiatrists Chapter 466 - ANSWER Dentists Direct Supervision - ANSWER requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice - ANSWER Seven members appointed by the Gov...

Endorsement - ANSWER licensure granted by the board persuant to the provisions of 486.081 or 486.087 Practitioner of record - ANSWER 458 md 459 osteopathic 460 chiropractor 461 podiatrist 466 dentist Board of PT practice # of members - ANSWER 7 Board of PT practice members - ANSWER 5 PTs (at least 4 years) - 1 may be a full time faculty member 2 never been licensed health care practioners Board of PT practice terms - ANSWER 4 years How many times can you fail boards? - ANSWER...

The primary risk for injury experienced by a client diagnosed with asthma is: - ANSWER infections of the lower respiratory tract Which intervention demonstrates effective care for an individual who has expressed a wish to "retire sometime soon"? - ANSWER Asking about when they plan to retire Assessing their ability to handle the stresses of retirement Engaging them in a conversation about their interests Inquiring about the existence of any chronic illnesses D All of the above Answer ...

neuropathic pain - ANSWER Neuropathic pain is caused by somatosensory impulses in the nervous system - Diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, postamputation pain, and poststroke pain Appropriate medications- antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants, and local anesthetics. Gabapentin is an antiepileptic medication that is effective for nerve pain. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is effective for neuropathic pain as well Methadone is also used for severe pain and may be effectiv...

You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - ANSWER C A - ANSWER You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All a...

DM1 definition patho - ANSWER or absence of functioning beta cells Autoimmune disorder Asymptomatic diabetes - ANSWER type II diabetes affects nearly 10% of the population, and due to this high prevalence, potentially severe complications Prediabetes labs - ANSWER 1. Prediabetic- fasting glucose consistently elevated above the normal range but less than 100-125. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) state of hyperglycemia where 2 hr post glucose load glycemic level is 140-199. RANDOM gl...

Type 1 diabetes acute presentation - ANSWER DKA (30% of people will present) Type 2 diabetes acute presentation - ANSWER HHNS DKA - ANSWER acetone and keytones increase! once treated expect postassium to drop! have K+ ready Type 1 & 2 diabetes subacute presentation - ANSWER Fatigue, thirst, urination, weight loss Most common in type 1 In type 2, it will be more vague symptoms and fatigue Most common way type two diabetes is diagnosed - ANSWER Screening at risk individuals Diabet...

A - ANSWER You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate d. Depression Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include: a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities b. Lack of emotions c. Flat affect d. Appetite/wt disturbances - ANSWER B 55yo woman presents with somatic complaints. You suspect anxiety....

prediabetes - ANSWER impaired fasting glucose: fasting glucose is consistently elevated above normal range but below 100 and 125 mg/dL impaired glucose tolerance: state of hyperglycemia where a 2-hour post glucose load glycemic level is 140-199 mg/dl type 1 diabetes - ANSWER characterized by severe insulin deficiency resulting from beta cell destruction producing hyperglycemia due to altered metabolism of lipids, carbs, and proteins immune mediated DM (type 1A)- 90% of cases; autoimmune...

Diabetes Diagnostic criteria - ANSWER - 2 fasting BS > 126 -Random BS >200 if sx of DM present - A1C > 6.5 x2 - 2 hour plasma glucose (OGTT) >200 - Prediabetes 5.7-6.4 A1C Initial Tx of DM - ANSWER - Type 1: usually need hospitalization d/t being in crisis, endocrinology, daily basal & prandial insulin -Type 2: A1C <7.5: Nutritional therapy, physical activity, weight loss, monotherapy (usually metformin). >7.5 @ diagnosis or after 3 months: add a 2nd agent >9.0 in...

Most common type of UI in men and women? - ANSWER Men is urgency and women is stress What is urge UI? - ANSWER Feeling of needing to go right away. Rush to the bathroom. What is stress UI? - ANSWER Sneezing, coughing, laughing, pressure. What is mixed incontinence? - ANSWER Both stress and urgency Risk factors for UI? - ANSWER Female, obesity, dm, depression, stroke, fecal incontinence, hysterectomy. What is the first line therapy for most older patients with UI? - ANSWER Behavior...

A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes: a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - ANSWER a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis a. the symptoms are the same for each woman b. creates a more ...

Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - ANSWER b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes h...

The practice of physical therapy definition - ANSWER promotion and maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy interventions in order to enhance the bodily movement Can transfer to another therapist, but it must - ANSWER be in writing What should be in the newsletter and how often is it published? - ANSWER Publish, at least 1x a year, a newsletter denoting actions taken by the board, disciplinary actions, and relevant statutory regulatory changes. T/F. Board memb...

Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded? A. 19 B. 21 C. 23 D. 25 - ANSWER C. 23 (2620.7) An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant. Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 - ANSWER D. 5 (2622, 2655.2 PTBC Act) A direct access patient has been seen ...

Administration: - ANSWER Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) - ANSWER Creator and enforcer of practice act protection of the public is the highest priority, whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount Board members - ANSWER Composition: 1 PT involved in education of PTs 3 PTs with ≥5 experience and currently licensed 3 public members who are citizens of californi...

Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded? A) 19 B) 21 C) 23 D) 25 -ANSWER C) Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the records no longer have to be maintained. A) 19 years old satisfies the requirement of the records being maintained for one year after the patient turns 18, but the...