Deck 1: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

Tell me about the time that you injured knee.

Question 2

Which type of questioning would you use to find facts or obtain specific responses from a patient about an injury to a limb or joint?

A) Open-ended questions
B) Closed-ended questions
C) A pause
D) Neutral phrase

Answer 2

Closed-ended questions

Question 3

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

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

The PTA's 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 patient's needs.
D) asking the PT to assess the patient.

Question 5

In the basic dimensional model,which behaviors would be seen in a dominant-warm person?

A) Stubborn and argumentative
B) Sincere,open,candid,responsive
C) Talks little and doesn't listen well
D) Appeases; compromise leads to lack of focus

Question 6

What type of behavior is the PTA using in the following example? The PT insists the patient continue treatment for the full time limit even when the tearful patient reports a fear of continuing exercise of a particular joint.

A) Dominance
B) Submission
C) Hostility
D) Warmth

Question 7

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

Question 8

Who is responsible for carrying out prescribed selected interventions,patient supervision,data collection,and appropriate supervision of a patient during physical therapy?

A) Physical therapist (PT)
B) Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
C) Nursing assistant
D) Medical doctor

Question 9

In the basic dimensional model,which behaviors would be seen in a dominant-hostile person?

A) Stubborn and argumentative
B) Sincere,open,candid,responsive
C) Talks little and doesn't listen well
D) Appeases; compromise leads to lack of focus

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of prompting during a physical therapy session?

A) "When you walk up the steps,which foot will you move first?"
B) "All right,now pick up your right foot and put it on the next step."
C) Point to the step and touch the patient's right leg.
D) Observe the behavior of the patient to see if they will lift up the correct foot while walking up the steps.

Question 11

Why do PTAs and PTs use general scales of measurement?

A) To standardize assessment and more accurately measure patient progress
B) To shorten the amount of time needed to document the patient's condition
C) To demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology
D) None of the above

Question 12

In the basic dimensional model,which behaviors would be seen in a warm but submissive person?

A) Stubborn,argumentative
B) Sincere,open,candid,responsive
C) Talks little,doesn't listen well
D) Appeases; compromise leads to lack of focus

Question 13

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 in response to changes in patient status.

Question 14

Who holds the ultimate responsibility for the patient's physical therapy?

A) PTA
B) Medical doctor
C) Nurse
D) PT

Question 15

In the basic dimensional model,which behaviors would be seen in a submissive-hostile person?

A) Talks a lot rather than listens and is belligerent.
B) Sincere,open,candid,responsive
C) Talks little and doesn't listen well and avoids issues
D) Appeases; compromise leads to lack of focus

Question 16

What type of behavior is the PTA using in the following example? The PTA quickly agrees to the patient's request to slow down and stop the treatment for the day instead of discussing the purpose and benefits of the treatment.

A) Dominance
B) Submission
C) Hostility
D) Warmth

Question 17

Which of the following statements would be used in a discussion with a patient?

A) Your blood pressure is 150/90,which indicates hypertension and could lead to a cerebral vascular accident if you don't take your medications.
B) Your blood pressure is higher than normal today,150/90.Did you take your blood pressure medication this morning?
C) The doctor prescribed a beta-blocker for you a month ago.Has that been helping your blood pressure?
D) The combination of your calcium-channel blocker and beta-blocker do not seem to be controlling your blood pressure.Let's call the doctor.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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 patient's care.
C) PTAs work only with the PT in providing therapy.
D) PTAs are the most important people on the rehabilitation team when providing therapy.

Question 20

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 PT's plan of care.
B) Change the treatment for the day and then report to the PT what was done at the end of the day.
C) Follow the plan of care no matter what changes are observed in the patient and document later.
D) Discuss your findings and rationale with the PT to learn and provide better care.