stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Intro to PT- Final Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Intro to PT- Final Review
Intro to PT- Final Review
100 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
281 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
100 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
100
Answers
1
In what year did Nebraska gain direct access for PT services?
1967
2005
1957
1921
2
'Flaccidity' is considered which type of muscle tone?
Spastic
Normal
Hypertonic
Hypotonic
3
Which of the following healthcare team members help people function in their environment and with community resources
Registered nurse
Physician assistant
PCP
Social worker
4
When performing a bicep curl, the lowering motion (elbow extension) is a/n __________ contraction of the biceps?
Eccentric
Ballistic
Isokinetic
Concentric
5
Which of the following professional documents "define" physical therapy?
Standards of Ethical Conduct for PTAs
Core Values for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
State practice act
6
"Serous" drainage is described as __________
Molasses-like
Black
Uncontrolled
Watery-like
7
In geriatric rehab, the primary focus/goal is to improve __________
Function
Function
Function
Function
8
A PTA may progress interventions within the PT plan of care (POC).
True
False
9
What is the current name of the national association for the physical therapy profession?
American Physical Therapy Association
American Medical Association
American Physiotherapy Association
American Woman's Physical Therapy Association
10
Which of the following insurance coverage is for adults 65 years or older?
Medicaid
Medicare
11
Which of the following types of learning is done by trial/error, such as lab courses?
Kinesthetic
Auditory
Spatial
Analytic
12
Which of the following activities is considered an IADL?
Taking a bath
Getting dressed
Going to a Dr. appointment
Standing up from a recliner
13
Which of the following is an example of a medical diagnosis/pathology?
Loss of balance
Muscle weakness
Pneumonia
Limited ROM
14
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Guide to PT Practice?
Guides insurance companies to determine reimbursement amounts for services
Describes settings of physical therapist practice
Delineates clinical decision-making process of pt/client management model
Outlines roles of PTs and PTAs
15
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding scholarly articles?
Photographs/illustrations are only used for aesthetic purposes
Has substantial footnotes and/or bibliographies
It includes simple language in order to meet a minimum education level
Has attractive, glossy format and lots of color and extensive advertising
16
Re-training someone how to walk is referred to as _________________
Cardiac rehab
Prosthetic training
Gait training
Hydrotherapy
17
Who is known for developing proprioception neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique?
Kabat, Knott, and Voss
Florence Kendall
Robin McKenzie
Dr. Ernest Codman
18
In pediatrics, documentation using an IFSP refers to which age group?
21-65 years
65+ years
3-21 years
Birth-3 years
19
Which of the following healthcare team members' roles is primarily to help recover daily living and work skills?
PT
PTA
OT
SLP
20
Using the Rule of Nines, what % of body is burned if the entire right arm (anterior and posterior) is affected?
18%
22.5%
4.5%
9%
21
This term refers to "an individual who may not be injured but can benefit from a PT's consultation, advice, or services
Provider
Patient
Client
PT aide
22
Which of the following types of costs would be MOST appropriate for covering costs related to marketing?
Indirect
Fixed
Direct
Overhead costs
23
When using support personnel, who is ultimately responsible for services provided to patients?
PT
PTA
The clinician with the most visits
Insurance company/payer
24
Which Title of the ADA protects people with disabilities against employment discrimination?
Title II
Title I
Title III
Title IV
25
Which of the following structural units of the APTA provide member representation within each state?
Chapter
Section
District
Region
26
Ethical guidelines for PTs and PTAs are established by _______
APTA
State Board of Physical Therapy
Academic institutions
CAPTE
27
Which of the following items is NOT required of a patient to prove that negligence occurred?
Negligence resulted in harm to patient
Patient/therapist relationship existed
Insurance did not cover service provided
Therapist failed to provide duty of care
28
Which of the following accommodations may create an "undue hardship" to a small business employer?
Installing an electric access ramp/lift
Provide ergonomic office equipment at work station
Providing training materials in audio, video, and written formats
Adjusting job responsibilities
29
Which of the following types of abuse is defined as causing fear by intimidation?
Psychological
Economic
Sexual
Physical
30
In the ICF disablement model, this refers to pt's inability to adequately perform tasks/functions
Activity limitation
Impairment
Participation restriction
Pathology
31
Which of the following components represents the most local unit of membership within the APTA?
Section
District
Chapter
Assembly
32
What is the total # of failed midterm/finals exams students can re-take, throughout their time in the PTA program?
6
4
3
5
33
Which of the following components is NOT included in the examination process?
Review of systems
Tests/measures
Identifying the PT diagnosis
Patient history
34
"MMT" is a test/measure of _________
Cognition
Balance
Strength
ROM
35
Which of the following terms refers to chest pain?
Dyspnea
Angina
Edema
COPD
36
The ethics term "veracity" is defined as ___________________.
Fair distribution
Self-determination
Truth telling
Promise keeping
37
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Patient/Client Management model?
Outcomes
Disability
Prognosis
Intervention
38
Which of the following is NOT true of APA formatting?
Single spaced
Student papers do not require running headers
10-12-point font size
1" margins
39
What year was the physical therapy profession created?
1922
1967
1921
1957
40
________ are areas of the skin innervated by nerve roots
DTRs
Myotomes
Dermatomes
Zone of hyperemia
41
Which of the following components of AIDET is demonstrated by smiling at the patient?
Introduce
Thank you
Explanation
Acknowledge
42
Which phase of cardiac rehab occurs in the hospital/inpatient setting?
Phase II
Phase IV
Phase I
Phase III
43
This individual is known for developing shoulder rehab exercises, also known as "pendulums"
Dr. Ernest Codman
Florence Kendall
Robin McKenzie
Dr. Paul Williams
44
What year was the PTA position created?
1921
1957
1922
1967
45
Which of the following ethical situations occur when there are two "right" actions but one may compromise the other?
Moral temptation
Ethical dilemma
Ethical issue
Ethical distress
46
Which of the following terms describes black, necrotic tissue that can cover a wound?
Edema
Dyspnea
Eschar
Pruritis
47
Which of the following legislation protects patient information?
ADA
IDEA
BBA
HIPAA
48
Which of the following organizations is the governing body for certification of clinical specialists (PTs)?
CAPTE
ABPTS
PT-PAC
FSBPT
49
Who is known as the first physical therapist in the US?
Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Mary McMillan
Marguerite Sanderson
Catherine Worthingham
50
This neurophysiologic treatment approach aims to improve function by inhibiting abnormal movement patterns
Sensory stimulation
Movement therapy/Brunnstrom approach
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
51
What month is National Physical Therapy Month?
December
October
February
June
52
Which of the following tests does NOT measure balance?
Tinetti
Berg
TUG
APGAR
53
Which of the following ethical principles refers to "do no harm"?
Veracity
Justice
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
54
Who were the first individuals to provide rehab to disabled soldiers?
Reconstruction aides
Physiotherapists
Physical therapists
Physical therapist assistants
55
Which of the following is an appropriate test-taking strategy for PTA students?
Not monitoring remaining test time
Changing original answers
When taking a test, answer all questions the first time through
Be cautious of "absolute" terms such as always or never
56
Which of the following laws/regulations were enacted to protect and provide resources for domestic violence?
VAWA
OSHA
HIPAA
ADA
57
What is the current governance body who represents PTAs within the APTA?
PTA Council
National Assembly for the PTA
House of Delegates
Advisory Panel for PTAs
58
Which of the following events did NOT contribute to the beginnings of the physical therapy profession?
Establishment of the AWPTA
Polio epidemics
World War II
World War I
59
How many contact hours are PTAs required to obtain every 2 years for license renewal in NE?
20
40
10
30
60
A physical agent/modality that uses heat is known as ____________
Cryotherapy
Electrotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Thermotherapy
61
Being willing to do something about an ethical situation is known as moral __________
Sensitivity
Judgment
Courage
Motivation
62
A brace is known as a/n ____________
Assistive device
Orthosis
Modality
Prosthesis
63
Which of the following practice settings typically involve a short-term stay in a hospital for rehab?
Hospice care
SNF
Private practice
Acute care
64
In this type of healthcare team, members work independently of each other with minimal collaboration
Interprofessional
Multidisciplinary
Pro bono
Intradisciplinary
65
Which of the following is a test/measure NOT included in anthropometrics?
Girth
Body mass index
Height
Pain
66
This is the highest policy-making body of the APTA.
House of Delegates
FSBPT
CAPTE
Board of Directors
67
In a sensory assessment, testing for proprioception is which type of sensation?
Superficial
Mental
Combined
Deep
68
Which of the following terms is defined as a partial collapse of the lung?
Atherosclerosis
Thrombophlebitis
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
69
Performing a MMT is an example of which of the following types of contractions?
Isometric
Isotonic
Isokinetic
Concentric
70
Which of the following types of therapy practice would be MOST appropriate for treating COPD?
Pediatric
Neurologic
Cardiopulm
Orthopedic
71
Postural drainage is a treatment intervention for individuals with a/n __________ diagnosis
Pulmonary
Cardiac
Neuromuscular
Orthopedic
72
Passing the NPTE PTA demonstrates which of the following successful attributes?
Competence
Initiation
Passion
Commitment
73
Which of the following activities is MOST appropriate for a physical therapy tech/aide?
Progressing pt from AROM to progressive resisted exercise (PRE)
Obtaining subjective data from a pt
Transporting pt in wheelchair to/from room/rehab gym
Patient evaluation
74
A pt cannot continue in therapy due to insurance limitations and finances- what is the most appropriate action?
Pt should be discharged from PT
Physical therapy services should be discontinued
Send the patient to a different clinic/facility
Make the pt continue therapy and pay out-of-pocket
75
Which of the following positions does NOT demonstrate "open" posture?
Standing with arms at side
Sitting eye level with other person
Facing the speaker
Sitting with legs crossed
76
This type of supervision allows for the PT to be available by telecommunication at all times
Direct personal
Direct
General
Line-of-site
77
"PTA" stands for .....
Physical technician assistant
Physical therapy assistant
Physical therapist assistant
Physical therapy aide
78
This practice setting provides an intermediate level of care in-between a hospital stay and returning home
Chronic/long-term care
Outpatient care
SNF
Hospice care
79
Which of the following agencies is responsible for assuring healthy and safe working conditions?
APTA
CMS
HIPAA
OSHA
80
Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate for PTs/PTAs when developing cultural competence?
Accept/respect cultural differences
Judge cultural differences
Understand general cultural differences
Identify personal cultural biases
81
Which of the following tests is NOT a psychosocial assessment in older adults?
Geriatric Depression Scale
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Quick DASH
Mental Status Questionnaire
82
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the role of the PTA?
Can perform evaluations
Must pass the national physical therapy exam to obtain a license
Performs delegated interventions under supervision/direction of the PT
May serve as a clinical instructor to PTA students
83
Which of the following burn "zones" is MOST severe and results in cell death?
Zone of stasis
Zone of coagulation
Twilight zone
Zone of hyperemia
84
In domestic violence, the primary goal/s of the abuser includes which of the following?
Lawsuit
Financial gains
Divorce
Power and control
85
Which of the following terms describes having understanding and compassion for another person?
Self-awareness
Sympathy
Empathy
Cultural competence
86
Which of the following components of the Patient/Client Management Model includes clinical decision-making of the PT?
Evaluation
Outcomes
Interventions
Examination
87
Which of the following is NOT a component of the RIPS model of ethical decision-making?
Situation
Realm
Individual process
Identity
88
A pt is utilizing an overhead pulley system in therapy. This is an example of _______ ROM
Passive
Active-assisted
Continuous
Active
89
An IEP program is developed for pts in which of the follow practice settings?
Geriatric
Orthopedic
Pediatric
Oncology
90
Which of the following interventions are used in burn care?
Breathing exercises
All of the above
Debridement
Hydrotherapy
91
Which type of law is considered superior above all others?
Administrative/regulatory law
Statutory law
Constitutional law
Common law
92
Patient education is NOT a physical therapy intervention.
True
False
93
Which of the following actions should be used when communicating with pts/family members?
Provide all instructions at the same time to give a "big picture"
Refer to the patient by their diagnosis
Use active listening skills
Use medical jargon
94
Excessive, abnormal sweating is known as _______________
Dyspnea
Dystonia
Pruritis
Diaphoresis
95
"Cyanosis" is discoloration of the skin when it appears __________
Yellow
Blue
White
Red
96
This term is defined as systematic, mechanical stimulation of soft tissue using rhythmically applied pressure/stretching
Massage
PROM
Ballistic stretching
Manipulation
97
Which of the following diagnoses is seen in cardiac rehabilitation?
Amputation
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Myocardial infarction (MI)
COPD
98
Which agency should be contacted to report suspected cases of elderly abuse?
EMS
CPS
APS
GPS
99
Which of the following strategies is NOT appropriate to de-escalate a situation?
Reprimand for inappropriate comments
Be consistent and positive
Stay calm and be patient
Listen to the patient and try to solve problem
100
Which of the following laws govern how states provide early/special education services to children with disabilities?
OSHA
IDEA
CMS
ADA of 1990