Question 1

What state became the first state to allow direct access?

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Nebraska 
C)  Maryland 
D)  New York 
A)  California 
B)  Nebraska 
C)  Maryland 
D)  New York B

Question 2

When was the first academic program developed for the PTA?

Accepted Answer

A)  1959 
B)  1967 
C)  1973 
D)  1979 
A)  1959 
B)  1967 
C)  1973 
D)  1979 B

Question 3

During which time period did documentation change, requiring more specific information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mid-1950s 
B)  Mid-1960s 
C)  Mid-1970s 
D)  Mid-1980s 
A)  Mid-1950s 
B)  Mid-1960s 
C)  Mid-1970s 
D)  Mid-1980s B

Question 4

Which taxonomy can be defined as the loss or abnormality of a physiological, psychological, or anatomical structure or function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disability 
B)  Functional Limitation 
C)  Handicap 
D)  Impairment 
A)  Disability 
B)  Functional Limitation 
C)  Handicap 
D)  Impairment

Question 5

Direct access allows PTs to practice with autonomy because it is understood that PTs recognize their legal responsibilities.What is this legal responsibility called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope of practice 
B)  Legal responsibilities 
C)  Ethical issues 
D)  Code of ethics 
A)  Scope of practice 
B)  Legal responsibilities 
C)  Ethical issues 
D)  Code of ethics

Question 6

What is the website for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  www.apta.us.net 
B)  www.apta.org 
C)  www.apta.com 
D)  www.apta.us.com 
A)  www.apta.us.net 
B)  www.apta.org 
C)  www.apta.com 
D)  www.apta.us.com

Question 7

What is the focus of outcomes in patient care related to PT and PTA documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to provide cost-effective care for the patient 
B)  The ability to provide efficient care for the patient 
C)  The ability to improve functional abilities of the patient 
D)  The ability to document appropriate patient care 
A)  The ability to provide cost-effective care for the patient 
B)  The ability to provide efficient care for the patient 
C)  The ability to improve functional abilities of the patient 
D)  The ability to document appropriate patient care

Question 8

2-8-98: Pt. feeling better today. Pt. was seen for a 30 minute therapy visit.
$\quad$S: Mom told PTA that her son is cranky and stiff.
$\quad$O: Worked on sitting and rolling.
$\quad$A: Pt. able to sit by himself for short time periods.
$\quad$P: Continue PT sessions.
-In the SOAP note example provided in Figure , why was the objective section incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  It did not report how much assistance was given in sitting and rolling, and could not be followed. 
B)  It did not report how long the patient was able to sit, but rolling is a skill that can be understood without further clarification. 
C)  It did not report how many times the patient rolled, but sitting can only be done in one position. 
D)  It did not report the specific parameters of the treatment session and was not reproducible. 
A)  It did not report how much assistance was given in sitting and rolling, and could not be followed. 
B)  It did not report how long the patient was able to sit, but rolling is a skill that can be understood without further clarification. 
C)  It did not report how many times the patient rolled, but sitting can only be done in one position. 
D)  It did not report the specific parameters of the treatment session and was not reproducible.

Question 9

Which two goals must physical therapy meet for the PT to receive reimbursement for services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inefficient and disorganized 
B)  Efficient and organized 
C)  Effective and efficient 
D)  Organized and effective 
A)  Inefficient and disorganized 
B)  Efficient and organized 
C)  Effective and efficient 
D)  Organized and effective

Question 10

Why is documentation necessary in patient care?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps provide written and legal proof that treatment occurred. 
B)  It does not need to be written if it is reported verbally. 
C)  It helps determine what one might do with a patient. 
D)  It is not necessary at all. 
A)  It helps provide written and legal proof that treatment occurred. 
B)  It does not need to be written if it is reported verbally. 
C)  It helps determine what one might do with a patient. 
D)  It is not necessary at all.

Question 11

What is the definition of documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anything written without supplying evidence 
B)  The use of documentary evidence to support original written work 
C)  Classifying knowledge that is not readily available 
D)  The assembling of documents without classification of knowledge 
A)  Anything written without supplying evidence 
B)  The use of documentary evidence to support original written work 
C)  Classifying knowledge that is not readily available 
D)  The assembling of documents without classification of knowledge

Question 12

Documentation must meet today's standards for reimbursement and provides the basis for research.What two standards must be met for reimbursement to be successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measures functional outcomes and identifies effective and efficient treatment 
B)  Describes functional activities that demonstrate appropriate interventions 
C)  Identifies appropriate interventions based on the type of treatments 
D)  Demonstrates effective and efficient treatment 
A)  Measures functional outcomes and identifies effective and efficient treatment 
B)  Describes functional activities that demonstrate appropriate interventions 
C)  Identifies appropriate interventions based on the type of treatments 
D)  Demonstrates effective and efficient treatment

Question 13

To provide high-quality medical care, the PT and PTA must demonstrate one exceptional skill.What is that one skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing 
B)  Organization 
C)  Treatment 
D)  Communication 
A)  Writing 
B)  Organization 
C)  Treatment 
D)  Communication

Question 14

What two events changed treatment and documentation responsibilities for the PT and PTA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare insurance and physician referrals 
B)  Medicaid insurance and types of documentation 
C)  HMO and physician referrals 
D)  Medicare insurance and types of documentation 
A)  Medicare insurance and physician referrals 
B)  Medicaid insurance and types of documentation 
C)  HMO and physician referrals 
D)  Medicare insurance and types of documentation

Question 15

2-8-98: Pt. feeling better today. Pt. was seen for a 30 minute therapy visit.
$\quad$S: Mom told PTA that her son is cranky and stiff.
$\quad$O: Worked on sitting and rolling.
$\quad$A: Pt. able to sit by himself for short time periods.
$\quad$P: Continue PT sessions.
-In the SOAP note example provided in Figure , why is the assessment section incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is correct and no changes are necessary. 
B)  It needs to include more specific goals for rolling and sitting. 
C)  It needs to delineate how long the patient sat, compared to the last session. 
D)  It is correct but should also include the short-term goal of rolling. 
A)  It is correct and no changes are necessary. 
B)  It needs to include more specific goals for rolling and sitting. 
C)  It needs to delineate how long the patient sat, compared to the last session. 
D)  It is correct but should also include the short-term goal of rolling.

Question 16

What type of access allows a patient to see a PT without a physician's referral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect 
B)  Express 
C)  Timely 
D)  Direct 
A)  Indirect 
B)  Express 
C)  Timely 
D)  Direct

Question 17

Documentation classification has evolved over many years.Which documentation classification provides a definitive summary of an active pathology with the relationship to the resulting impairment?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICIDH Classification 
B)  National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research 
C)  Nagi Disablement Model 
D)  Functional Impairment Model 
A)  ICIDH Classification 
B)  National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research 
C)  Nagi Disablement Model 
D)  Functional Impairment Model

Question 18

What is the name of the accrediting agency for hospitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  CARF 
B)  CAPTE 
C)  JCAHO 
D)  HIPPA 
A)  CARF 
B)  CAPTE 
C)  JCAHO 
D)  HIPPA

Question 19

What is the name of the accrediting agency for rehabilitation facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  CARF 
B)  CAPTE 
C)  JCAHO 
D)  HIPPA 
A)  CARF 
B)  CAPTE 
C)  JCAHO 
D)  HIPPA

Question 20

What specific piece of legislation was responsible for changing the documentation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public Law 504 
B)  The American Disabilities Act 
C)  The Rehabilitation Act 
D)  The Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled Act 
A)  Public Law 504 
B)  The American Disabilities Act 
C)  The Rehabilitation Act 
D)  The Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled Act

What state became the first state to allow direct access?

When was the first academic program developed for the PTA?

During which time period did documentation change, requiring more specific information?

Which taxonomy can be defined as the loss or abnormality of a physiological, psychological, or anatomical structure or function?

Direct access allows PTs to practice with autonomy because it is understood that PTs recognize their legal responsibilities.What is this legal responsibility called?

What is the website for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)?

What is the focus of outcomes in patient care related to PT and PTA documentation?

Which two goals must physical therapy meet for the PT to receive reimbursement for services?

Why is documentation necessary in patient care?

What is the definition of documentation?

Documentation must meet today's standards for reimbursement and provides the basis for research.What two standards must be met for reimbursement to be successful?

To provide high-quality medical care, the PT and PTA must demonstrate one exceptional skill.What is that one skill?

What two events changed treatment and documentation responsibilities for the PT and PTA?

What type of access allows a patient to see a PT without a physician's referral?

Documentation classification has evolved over many years.Which documentation classification provides a definitive summary of an active pathology with the relationship to the resulting impairment?

What is the name of the accrediting agency for hospitals?

What is the name of the accrediting agency for rehabilitation facilities?

What specific piece of legislation was responsible for changing the documentation process?

The World Health Organization and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Reimbursement Issues Related to Documentation

Documentation Content and Organization

Physical Therapy Patient Management and Documentation Responsibilities

What Is Subjective Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is Objective Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is Assessment Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is the Plan and Why Is It Important?

Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

How Does Documentation Relate to Patient Issues?

Your Documentation Related to Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 1: Introduction to Documentation

What state became the first state to allow direct access?

When was the first academic program developed for the PTA?

During which time period did documentation change, requiring more specific information?

Which taxonomy can be defined as the loss or abnormality of a physiological, psychological, or anatomical structure or function?

Direct access allows PTs to practice with autonomy because it is understood that PTs recognize their legal responsibilities.What is this legal responsibility called?

What is the website for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)?

What is the focus of outcomes in patient care related to PT and PTA documentation?

Which two goals must physical therapy meet for the PT to receive reimbursement for services?

Why is documentation necessary in patient care?

What is the definition of documentation?

Documentation must meet today's standards for reimbursement and provides the basis for research.What two standards must be met for reimbursement to be successful?

To provide high-quality medical care, the PT and PTA must demonstrate one exceptional skill.What is that one skill?

What two events changed treatment and documentation responsibilities for the PT and PTA?

What type of access allows a patient to see a PT without a physician's referral?

Documentation classification has evolved over many years.Which documentation classification provides a definitive summary of an active pathology with the relationship to the resulting impairment?

What is the name of the accrediting agency for hospitals?

What is the name of the accrediting agency for rehabilitation facilities?

What specific piece of legislation was responsible for changing the documentation process?

The World Health Organization and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Reimbursement Issues Related to Documentation

Documentation Content and Organization

Physical Therapy Patient Management and Documentation Responsibilities

What Is Subjective Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is Objective Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is Assessment Data and Why Is It Important?

What Is the Plan and Why Is It Important?

Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

How Does Documentation Relate to Patient Issues?

Your Documentation Related to Legal and Ethical Issues

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