Question 1

A therapist works in an acute care setting and is involved in the care of a patient with pneumonia.The therapist's work is best classified as an example of:&#10;A)Differential diagnosis.&#10;B)Screening.&#10;C)Secondary prevention.&#10;D)Tertiary prevention.

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment of disease, which is applicable in an acute care setting where the therapist is involved in managing a patient with pneumonia.

Question 2

A patient states that he is not interested in quitting smoking.According to the Transtheoretical Model (&#34;stages of change&#34;),the patient is currently in which of the following stages?&#10;A)Precontemplation&#10;B)Contemplation&#10;C)Preparation&#10;D)Action

Accepted Answer

The Transtheoretical Model identifies Precontemplation as the stage where individuals are not yet considering change or are unaware that they need to change. Since the patient expresses no interest in quitting smoking, he is in the Precontemplation stage, indicating he is not thinking about quitting smoking at this time.

Question 3

What are the elements of the ABCD method of early melanoma detection?&#10;A)Age,border,characteristics,diameter&#10;B)Asymmetry,bleeding,chronicity,differentiation&#10;C)Appearance,body,class,differentiation&#10;D)Asymmetry,border,color,diameter

Accepted Answer

The ABCD method of early melanoma detection stands for Asymmetry, Border, Color, and Diameter. These criteria help in identifying suspicious moles or skin lesions that may indicate melanoma.

Question 4

Which of the following procedures constitutes primary prevention of breast cancer?&#10;A)A checklist of risk factors&#10;B)A clinical breast examination&#10;C)A mammogram&#10;D)A lumpectomy

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs by reducing risk factors or enhancing resistance. A checklist of risk factors helps identify individuals at higher risk for breast cancer, allowing for interventions that can prevent the disease's onset. Choices B, C, and D are forms of secondary prevention, aimed at early detection and treatment of existing disease.

Question 5

According to the Theory of Planned Behavior,the individual's belief about whether each referent approves or disapproves of the target behavior is termed the:&#10;A)Behavioral belief&#10;B)Subjective norm&#10;C)Normative belief&#10;D)Motivation to comply

Accepted Answer

Normative belief refers to an individual's perception of social pressure from important others (referents) to perform or not perform a particular behavior. It is about whether the individual believes that specific referent individuals or groups approve or disapprove of performing a behavior.

Question 6

A therapist is in need of a mechanism to create interventions designed for prevention that are goal oriented and of determinate duration.To address this specific need,the therapist should consult which model of clinical decision-making?

A)Sullivan's clinical decision-making algorithm for treatment or referral of patients with neurological disorders
B)Schenkman's integrated framework for decision-making in neurological physical therapist practice
C)Rothstein and Echternach's Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians II (HOAC II)
D)The five elements of patient/client management of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Accepted Answer

Rothstein and Echternach's Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians II (HOAC II) is designed to guide therapists in creating interventions that are goal-oriented and of determinate duration, making it suitable for the therapist's needs.

Question 7

Health psychology is based on which of the following models?&#10;A)Traditional biomedical model&#10;B)Biopsychosocial model&#10;C)Nagi model&#10;D)International Classification of Functioning,Disability,and Health (ICF) model

Accepted Answer

Health psychology is based on the biopsychosocial model, which integrates biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health, illness, and healthcare delivery.

Question 8

The definition &#34;a multidimensional state of being describing the existence of positive health in an individual as exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being&#34; best fits which of the following terms?&#10;A)Physical fitness&#10;B)Wellness&#10;C)Health&#10;D)Prevention

Accepted Answer

Wellness is the term that best fits the definition provided, as it encompasses a holistic view of health, including physical, mental, and emotional aspects, leading to a quality life and a sense of well-being.

Question 9

The definition &#34;any combination of learning experiences designed to facilitate voluntary adaptations of behavior conducive to health&#34; best fits which of the following terms?&#10;A)Health education&#10;B)Health promotion&#10;C)Health behavior&#10;D)Preventive health behavior

Accepted Answer

Health education is defined as any combination of learning experiences designed to facilitate voluntary adaptations of behavior conducive to health. This involves teaching individuals about health and wellness and how to modify their behavior to live healthier lives.

Question 10

A therapist is examining and evaluating a patient who appears to be in the contemplation phase of the Transtheoretical Model regarding smoking cessation.The therapist's efforts would best be directed toward:

A)Convincing the patient that it is in his best interests to quit smoking.
B)Encouraging the patient to quit smoking within the next 6 months.
C)Encouraging the patient to quit smoking within the next 30 days.
D)Encouraging the patient to maintain his smoking cessation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A therapist is examining and evaluating a...

Question 11

Which of the following lists of common clinical tests of postural control and mobility is in the correct order from LEAST difficult to MOST difficult?&#10;A)Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment,Berg Balance Scale,Dynamic Gait Index,Functional Gait Assessment&#10;B)Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment,Berg Balance Scale,Functional Gait Assessment,Dynamic Gait Index&#10;C)Berg Balance Scale,Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment,Dynamic Gait Index,Functional Gait Assessment&#10;D)Berg Balance Scale,Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment,Functional Gait Assessment,Dynamic Gait Index

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following lists of common...

Question 12

A therapist works in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and is involved in the care of a patient with stroke.This therapist's work is best classified as an example of:&#10;A)Primary prevention.&#10;B)Secondary prevention.&#10;C)Tertiary prevention.&#10;D)Health education.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A therapist works in an inpatient rehabilitation...

Question 13

Anhedonia is characteristic of which type of disorder?&#10;A)Anxiety disorders&#10;B)Depressive disorders&#10;C)Somatoform disorders&#10;D)Personality disorders

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anhedonia is characteristic of which type of...

Question 14

For a patient who states that he is not interested in quitting smoking,which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate?&#10;A)Explain the health and economic benefits of quitting smoking.&#10;B)Help the patient make a plan for quitting smoking.&#10;C)Help the patient implement a plan for quitting smoking.&#10;D)Help the patient prepare to cope with instances of relapse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a patient who states that he...

Deck 16: Health Promotion and Wellness in Neurology