Question 1

When providing patient/client-related instruction the therapist should

Accepted Answer

A) direct all instruction to the patient only during the initial visit. 
B) provide instruction to all patients/clients in the same manner. 
C) provide instruction to facilitate understanding of the patient's condition. 
D) plan all instruction for immediately prior to the patient's discharge. 
A) direct all instruction to the patient only during the initial visit. 
B) provide instruction to all patients/clients in the same manner. 
C) provide instruction to facilitate understanding of the patient's condition. 
D) plan all instruction for immediately prior to the patient's discharge. C

Question 2

When planning a patient intervention,the physical therapist should

Accepted Answer

A) coordinate care of the patient with other professionals. 
B) allow the case manager to coordinate the discharge. 
C) choose only one intervention for the patient. 
D) follow protocols without consideration of the patient's needs. 
A) coordinate care of the patient with other professionals. 
B) allow the case manager to coordinate the discharge. 
C) choose only one intervention for the patient. 
D) follow protocols without consideration of the patient's needs. A

Question 3

One reason for noncompliance with a prescribed intervention is

Accepted Answer

A) the therapist has communicated the expected outcomes well. 
B) the patient and family were not involved in the planning process. 
C) the patient is working toward personally meaningful goals. 
D) the patient is not expected to return to prior level of function. 
A) the therapist has communicated the expected outcomes well. 
B) the patient and family were not involved in the planning process. 
C) the patient is working toward personally meaningful goals. 
D) the patient is not expected to return to prior level of function. B

Question 4

As the physical therapist is evaluating the patient's progress toward documented outcome goals,it is noted that the patient is not progressing as anticipated.What is the most appropriate question for the therapist to ask?

Accepted Answer

A) How did the patient's goals relate to the institution's goals? 
B) Was this patient appropriate for physical therapy intervention? 
C) Were the goals and outcomes realistic for this patient? 
D) Should I document the patient's status at this time? 
A) How did the patient's goals relate to the institution's goals? 
B) Was this patient appropriate for physical therapy intervention? 
C) Were the goals and outcomes realistic for this patient? 
D) Should I document the patient's status at this time?

Question 5

Interventions to improve the patient's range of motion would be considered

Accepted Answer

A) restorative. 
B) compensatory. 
C) preventive. 
D) facilitative. 
A) restorative. 
B) compensatory. 
C) preventive. 
D) facilitative.

Question 6

Interventions to facilitate wheelchair propulsion would be considered

Accepted Answer

A) restorative. 
B) compensatory. 
C) preventive. 
D) facilitative. 
A) restorative. 
B) compensatory. 
C) preventive. 
D) facilitative.

Question 7

Evidence-based practice requires therapists to

Accepted Answer

A) weigh all research published in peer-reviewed journals equally. 
B) integrate research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. 
C) use the newest interventions promoted in continued education courses. 
D) use only interventions that have level 1 studies showing efficacy. 
A) weigh all research published in peer-reviewed journals equally. 
B) integrate research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. 
C) use the newest interventions promoted in continued education courses. 
D) use only interventions that have level 1 studies showing efficacy.

Question 8

When planning a patient intervention the physical therapist should

Accepted Answer

A) choose tasks the patient cannot accomplish so the need for therapy is clear. 
B) identify interventions that allow the patient to meet one goal at a time. 
C) follow a specific protocol developed for the patient's medical diagnosis. 
D) consider the frequency,intensity,and duration of the intervention. 
A) choose tasks the patient cannot accomplish so the need for therapy is clear. 
B) identify interventions that allow the patient to meet one goal at a time. 
C) follow a specific protocol developed for the patient's medical diagnosis. 
D) consider the frequency,intensity,and duration of the intervention.

Question 9

When documenting in the patient's medical record the therapist must

Accepted Answer

A) include all statements made by the patient to the clinician in the objective section. 
B) abbreviate all medical terms so only other clinicians can read the record. 
C) make all corrections to any errors using correction fluid or by erasure. 
D) document all intervention provided including frequency,duration,and intensity. 
A) include all statements made by the patient to the clinician in the objective section. 
B) abbreviate all medical terms so only other clinicians can read the record. 
C) make all corrections to any errors using correction fluid or by erasure. 
D) document all intervention provided including frequency,duration,and intensity.

Exam 1: Clinical Decision Making

When providing patient/client-related instruction the therapist should

When planning a patient intervention,the physical therapist should

One reason for noncompliance with a prescribed intervention is

As the physical therapist is evaluating the patient's progress toward documented outcome goals,it is noted that the patient is not progressing as anticipated.What is the most appropriate question for the therapist to ask?

Interventions to improve the patient's range of motion would be considered

Interventions to facilitate wheelchair propulsion would be considered

Evidence-based practice requires therapists to

When planning a patient intervention the physical therapist should

When documenting in the patient's medical record the therapist must

Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Rehabilitation

Influence of Values on Patient Care: Foundation for Decision Making

Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Coordination

Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests

Examination of Gait

Examination of Functional Status and Activity Level

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular,lymphatic,and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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