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Differential Diagnosis Exam 4 with Questions and Answers What is differential diagnosis? ANSWER Systemic method to identify/diagnose a specific disease or condition Process of elimination Where field was differential diagnosis first implemented in? ANSWER Mental health disorders --> gestalt What are the benefits to differential diagnosis? ANSWER Allows the practitioner to more clearly understand the condition or circumstances, eliminate any imminently life threatening conditions, an...

Differential Diagnosis Exam Study Material with Questions and Answers Physical therapists are qualified to make human movement system diagnosis regarding primary neuromuscular conditions, but must do it in accordance with: A. The guide to PTP B. State practice acts C. The screening process D. SOAP method ANSWER The State Practice Acts Who first described the idea of "physical therapy diagnosis"? A. Stanley Paris B. Margaret Knoll C. Norman Belleza D. Shirley Sahrmann E. E...

Differential Diagnosis Exam Study Plan with Questions and Answers What dx follows a dermatomal pattern? a) Vasculitis b) Herpes Zoster/Shingles c) Pyoderma Gangrenosum d) Kennedy Terminal Ulcer ANSWER b) Herpes Zoster/Shingles What types of precautions should you use when working with a patient dx with herpes zoster? a) contact precautions b) airborne precautions c) standard precautions ANSWER a) contact precautions Patients with systemic lupus are at a great risk for ___________...

Differential Diagnosis Exam Study Set with Questions and Answers Doctors use a _______ method to arriving to a diagnosis whereas physical therapists do not have that luxury as most Rx say "Eval and Treat" a. Clinical Intention b. Clinical Algorithms c. Research based Intention d. Research Algorithms ANSWER B Which of the following is not a communication strategy during the initial interview? a. active listening b. non-verbal cues c. having a direction of where the conversation...

Oral Path Chapter 1 Exam with Review Questions and Answers After arriving at a differential diagnosis, information from which one of the following categories will best establish a final or definitive diagnosis? a. Clinical b. Historical c. Microscopic d. Radiographic ANSWER c. The descriptive term that would best be used for a freckle is a: a. Bulla b. Vesicle c. Lobule d. Macule ANSWER d. Which one of the following terms describes the base of a lesion that is stalklike? a. S...

Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists Section II Part 1 Exam with Q and A If rapid onset of anemia occurs after major surgery, which of the following symptom patterns might develop? a. Continuous oozing of blood from the surgical site b. Exertional dyspnea and fatigue with increased heart rate c. Decreased heart rate d. No obvious symptoms would be seen ANSWER B Chronic GI blood loss sometimes associated with use of NSAIDs can result in which of the following problems? a....

Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapist Exam with Questions and Answers The primary purpose of a diagnosis by the physical therapist is a. to obtain reimbursement b. to guide intervention strategies c. to practice within the scope of physical therapy d. to meet the established standards for accreditation ANSWER b) The function of a diagnosis and diagnostic classifications is to provide information (i.e., identify as closely as possible the underlying neuromusculoskeletal [NMS] p...

Differential Diagnosis Chapter 1-5 Exam with Questions and Answers In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is: a. To obain reimbursement b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies c. To practice within the scope of physical therapy d. To meet the estabilished standards for accreditation ANSWER b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease. AN...

Differential Diagnosis (NCMHCE) Exam with Questions and Answers Acute Stress Disorder ANSWER A. Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder B. Adjustment Disorders C. Panic Disorder D. Psychotic Disorders E. Dissociative Disorders F. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder G. Traumatic Brain Injury Adjustment Disorder ANSWER A. Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder B. Acute Stress Disorder C. Normative Stress Reactions D. Major Depressive Disorder E. Personality Disorders F. Psychological Factors Affecting Oth...

Differential Diagnosis (NCMHCE) Exam with Questions and Answers Acute Stress Disorder ANSWER A. Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder B. Adjustment Disorders C. Panic Disorder D. Psychotic Disorders E. Dissociative Disorders F. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder G. Traumatic Brain Injury Adjustment Disorder ANSWER A. Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder B. Acute Stress Disorder C. Normative Stress Reactions D. Major Depressive Disorder E. Personality Disorders F. Psychological Factors Affecting Oth...