Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C.
Manske, ISBN No; 9780323661713, all 29 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
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, Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C.
Manske, ISBN No; 9780323661713, all 29 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the PhysicalTherapist Assistant, 5th Edition by Manske (NEWEST 2024)
Chapter 1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
Manske: Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant,5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions, patient supervision, datacollection, 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, and appropriate problem-
solving and clinical decision making.
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, anddiscusses patient observations with the PT.
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?
c. Tell me about the time that you injured knee.
d. When did you take your last pain medication?
ANS: C
The open-ended question leads the patient to say more than yes or no. Open-ended questionsprovide much richer details about the
incident or experience.
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the working environment of PTAs?
a. PTAs work in isolation with their patient assignments.
b. PTAs work with a team of experts in all areas of a care.
c. PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
d. PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providingtherapy.
ANS: B
The PTA must be aware of the key members of the rehabilitation team. Occupational therapists, PTs, nurses, respiratory therapists,
psychologists, and audiologists are only a few ofthe important members of the rehabilitation team. The PTA does not work in isolation.
5. Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?
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,Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C.
Manske, ISBN No; 9780323661713, all 29 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
a. blood pressure is 150/90 which indicates hypertension and could lead to acerebral vascular accident if you
b. blood pressure is higher than normal today, 150/90. Did you take your bloodpressure medication
c. doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago. Has that been helpingyour
d. combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seemto be controlling your blood
pressure. call
ANS: B
The PTA should learn to communicate openly, freely, and in a professional manner. The PTA must employ appropriate and professional
medical terminology with professional people butuse familiar (lay) terms to describe the same condition to a patient or a family
member.
Avoiding the use of medical jargon (hypertension, beta-blocker, calcium-channel blocker)with patients is required by PTAs.
6. How can a PTA demonstrate accountability in their practice?
a. Maintain timely documentation about patient interventions.
b. Maintain good rapport with patients.
c. Continue their education past their initial degree.
d. Report all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications can be made inresponse to changes in patient
status.
ANS: D
PTAs are responsible for reporting all findings to the supervising PT so that modifications canbe made in accordance with changes in
patient status.
7. Which type of questioning would you use to find facts or obtain specific responses from apatient about an injury to a limb or
joint?
a. Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. A pause
d. Neutral phrase
ANS: B
Closed-ended questions are used to find out specific details, direct the discussion, or elicitspecific responses from the patient.
8. Which of the following is an example of prompting during a physical therapy session?
a. you walk up the steps, which foot will you move
b. right, now pick up your right foot and put it on the next
c. Point to the step and touch the right leg.
d. Observe the behavior of the patient to see if they will lift up the correct foot whilewalking up the steps.
ANS: A
Prompting a patient to perform a task can be viewed as the presentation of a question. Prompting allows patients to decipher
information, solve problems, and provide solutions toactivities they must overcome during recovery. Cues are directions.
9. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for the physical therapy?
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, Test Bank for Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant 5th Edition by Robert C.
Manske, ISBN No; 9780323661713, all 29 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
a. PTA
b. Medical doctor
c. Nurse
d. PT
ANS: D
To minimize the confusing array of treatment protocols, the PTA must effectively and efficiently communicate with the supervising PT
to clarify differences in patient care, alwaysremembering that the PT has the ultimate responsibility for the interventions provided.
10. Which of the following actions should you take if you have a disagreement with the PT?
a. Refuse to provide the treatment or intervention on the plan of care.
b. Change the treatment for the day and then report to the PT what was done at theend of the day.
c. Follow the plan of care no matter what changes are observed in the patient anddocument later.
d. Discuss your findings and rationale with the PT to learn and provide better care.
ANS: D
A full understanding of the rationale and purpose of PT interventions allows for improveddelivery of care and safe and effective care.
PTAs cannot change the plan of care by themselves.
11. When can a PTA adjust or modify a program of treatment?
a. When the PTA observes certain signs and symptoms in the patient
b. After seeking input and direction from the supervising PT
c. The PTA cannot ever change the plan of care
d. None of the above
ANS: B
The PTA, with direction and input from the supervising PT, can adjust or modify the programof treatment.
12. The clinical decision-making process should begin with
a. taking orderly and specific steps to notify the supervising PT.
b. recognizing that a problem exists.
c. adjusting the program according to the needs.
d. asking the PT to assess the patient.
ANS: B
The clinical decision-making process used by the PTA involves recognizing that a problem exists, then taking orderly and specific
steps to notify the supervising PT and adjusting theprogram accordingly.
13. Which of the following behaviors exemplifies a well-adapted PTA?
a. Constantly asks about the rationale for treatment.
b. Establishes themselves as an eager learner.
c. Is open to innovative ways of managing various pathologic conditions.
d. All of the above.
ANS: D
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