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PTAS 101 Exam 2
PTAS 101 Exam 2
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Hypoglycemia is abnormally low level of blood glucose
True
False
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Treatment guidelines in the ICU include:
Modify or cease treatment as necessary, Notify staff of any changes
Keep tubes patent, Avoid undue tension on lines and equipment
None of the above
both Red and Blue
3
Treatment for Autonomic Dysreflexia includes:
niether Blue or Yellow is correct
Remove noxious stimuli, Monitor Vital Signs, Obtain medical assistance
Blue and Yellow are correct
Change patient’s position to sitting or semi recumbent, Do pressure relief
4
What is Center of Gravity?
The point at which the mass of the body or object is centered
Affected by weight and height
Located at S2 in humans when standing in anatomical position
All of the above
5
PTA’s Role in Fall Prevention?
None of the above
Assess balance to determine fall risk, Gait Training, Fall Training,
both Red and Yellow
Community Education, Exercise/fitness Promotion, Home Modification
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What is a PTA allowed to do in an allergic reaction situation?
assist and inject the patient with EpiPEN medication
Only assist in use of epiPEN but not deliver the medication
Only administer the injection
Nothing
7
What is Neutral spine?
Cervical Kyphosis Thoracic Lordosis Lumbar Kyphosis
Cervical Kyphosis Thoracic Kyphosis Lumbar Lordosis
Cervical Lordosis Thoracic Kyphosis Lumbar Kyphosis
Cervical Lordosis, Thoracic Kyphosis, Lumbar Lordosis
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What includes a mild or moderate allergic reaction?
both triangle and circle
swelling of face and mouth and difficulty breathing or talking, and n+v
none of the above
Itchy skin, redness, rash, swelling, itchy/ watery eyes, sneezing, hives
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Before transfer do what?
Preparation not listed
Review medical record and therapy notes
Prepare the patient, environment, and yourself
Determine what transfer technique you will use
10
Treatment options for Orthostatic Hypotension?
Treatment not listed
Ankle pumps and LE ther ex before change in position
Compression or pressurized garments and Gradually increase HOB Tilt table
Both Circle and Square
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What is Body Mechanics?
That is anatomically and physiologically efficient
Maintains body balance and control
both Yellow and Blue
The use of one’s body to produce motion that is safe and energy conserving
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How should a gait belt be applied?
be applied snugly, close to pt’s COG, before initiating transfer
Applied around the diaphragm tightly
Applied around the wait and held with palm facing down
Applied around the chest loosely
13
You can leave your patient's alone after transfer:
True
False
14
Leading factors of back injury include:
Improper body mechanics, Incorrect lifting techniques
Jobs that require high energy
Poor posture, Poor physical condition
None of the above
15
You can pull on a patient's UE's or clothing:
False
True
16
Why use emergency codes in hospitals?
Prevent stress and panic among visitors to the hospital
Convey essential information quickly with minimal misunderstanding to staff
None of the above
Because Grey's Anatomy does
17
What is a laceration?
An open wound produced by a tearing of skin tissue
A paper cut
none of the above
Both
18
What is Lordosis?
Excess inward curvature of the spine
Natural inward curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine
Natural outward curvature of the thoracic spine
Naturalinward curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine
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What should a PTA do if a pt is experiencing convulsions?
open pt mouth so pt can adequately breathe. hold down until seizures stop
None of the above
Do nothing until seizures stop then place patient into a recumbent position
no restraining, airway patent, recumbent position once seizure subsides
20
What is Kyphosis?
Termused for the natural outward curve of the thoracic spine
excess outward curvature of the cervical spine
The condition that Quasimodo has in the Hunchback of Notre Dame
Excess outward curvature of the thoracic spine
21
What is a transfer?
Moving from once place to another or moving jobs
is the safe movement of a person from one position to another
is safe movement of a person from one place to another
None of the Above
22
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia
clinical syndrome that develops in individuals with spinal cord injury,
resultes in acute, uncontrolled hypertension
All of the above
unbalanced physiologic response as a result of impaired spinal reflexes
23
What symptoms point to a severe allergic reaction?
sneezing and coughing
swelling of face and mouth and difficulty breathing /talking, wheezing, n+v
None of the above
Itchy skin, redness, rash, swelling, itchy/ watery eyes, sneezing, hives
24
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Rise in BP when a patient changes position from supine to sit to stand
Drop in BP during physical activity (working out, playing sports, etc.)
Rise in BP during physical activity (working out, playing sports, etc.)
Drop in BP when a patient changes position from supine to sit to stand
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What are the levels of assistance?
Independent and stand by assist
Stand by Assist (SBA), Contact Guard Assist (CGA), Minimal Assist (min A)
Independent (I), Modified Independent (mod I), mod A, Max A, Dependent
Independent, Assisted 1..2..3, Modified
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What must always be done prior to transfer?
Nose to Toe check
Plan to transfer patient to weak side
None of the Above
Apply gait belt before moving use to help control the patient
27
Stability improves with lower center of gravity:
True
False
28
What is the PTA's role in transfers?
PTA responsibility is to keep pt safe, protect pt from potential injury
Not listed
to educate, assist, & maintain the safety of the patient in transfer skills
Instruct pt how to complete transfers with no demenstration
29
Treatment for Hypoglycemia includes what?
No sugar is given with no high carb snack, call EMS
Calling EMS when unresponsive, give sugar and follow with high carb snack
both Blue and Yellow
Physical activity should stop and patient should rest
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What are the two risk factors for falls?
Human and environmental factors
Age and degree of physical fitness
balance and stability factor
Sports and other activities factors
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Principles of body mechanics include:
Roll, push, slide when possible and Position yourself close to the object
Increaseyour BOS and maintain Vertical Gravity Line (VGL) within your BOS
Physicallyassess your load and mentally plan your lift
Do not ask for help
32
Types of lifts include:
Trunk lift, stoop lift, and deep squat
Half kneel, stoop, traditional, and golfer's lifts
Traditional, Power, golfer's, deep squat, straight leg, half kneel, stoop
Traditional and deep squat only
33
Planning the transfer is important?
False
True
34
Hyperglycemia treatment includes what?
Both Triangle and Square
Give sugar & high carb snack, physical activity stopped, pt should rest
Do not give food or drink and Patient may self inject insulin
Get medical attention immediately, this is an emergency!
35
What is Base of Support?
Only includes where the person makes contact with their body
None of the above
The area on which a person rests that provides support for the person
Includesevery point of contact made by the object or person
36
Hypoglycemia is abnormally low level of blood glucose
False
True
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Treatment for burns include:
essential oils and vasoline
Ice, popping blisters, covering burned areas with toothpaste and mayo
Only aloe vera
No ice, fluid replacement, aloe on fist degree burns, topical antiseptic
