Question 1

What are the four categories the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice describes as the scope of physical therapy practice?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________

Accepted Answer

a. Musculoskeletal
b. Neuromuscular
c. Cardiovascular/Pulmonary
d. Integumentary

Question 2

What are the six elements of physical therapistpatient/client management?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________
f. __________________________

Accepted Answer

a. Examination
b. Evaluation
c. Diagnosis
d. Prognosis
e. Intervention
f. Outcomes

Question 3

Which element of the physical therapist patient/client management process contains the patient interview?

Accepted Answer

The patient interview is a critical component of the examination phase in the physical therapist patient/client management process, where the therapist gathers relevant information about the patient's health history, current condition, and any specific needs or concerns.

Question 4

Close-ended questions are used during an interview to:

Accepted Answer

Close-ended questions are designed to clarify or confirm specific information during an interview, as they typically require a short, direct answer.

Question 5

Evaluation is:

Accepted Answer

Evaluation involves analyzing the data collected during the examination phase to make clinical judgments and decisions about the patient's condition and needs.

Question 6

The plan of care is:

Accepted Answer

The plan of care is designed by the Physical Therapist (PT) and can be implemented by both the PT and the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), with the PT overseeing the process and making adjustments as necessary.

Question 7

The long-term goals included in the plan of care describe:

Accepted Answer

Long-term goals in a plan of care describe the expected state or condition of the patient at the conclusion of physical therapy services, focusing on the outcomes related to the patient's functional abilities, health status, and overall well-being.

Question 8

What are the six components of a patient goal?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________
f. __________________________

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Events and actions are considered to have occurred only when documented in the patient's chart.

Accepted Answer

Documentation in a patient's chart is a fundamental principle in healthcare, serving as the official record of all events, actions, and care provided. Without documentation, there is no legal or clinical acknowledgment that an event or action occurred.

Question 10

When using the SOAP note format of documentation, PTAs can document the:

Accepted Answer

PTAs (Physical Therapist Assistants) can document the subjective and objective sections of a SOAP note, as these involve gathering and recording patient-reported information and measurable data. The assessment and plan sections are typically reserved for the physical therapist's analysis and treatment planning.

Question 11

Signs are subjective perceptions reported by patients.

Accepted Answer

Signs are objective findings observed by a healthcare professional, while symptoms are subjective perceptions reported by patients.

Question 12

What are the three main headings of the physical therapist patient/client management note format?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the three main headings of...

Question 13

What are the three subheadings under evaluation in the physical therapist patient/client management note format?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the three subheadings under evaluation...

Question 14

According to Medicare guidelines, what four items must be included in the physical therapy plan of care?
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Medicare guidelines, what four items...

Question 15

Guidelines for documentation for physical therapy services provided to patients for which reimbursement is from Medicare are:

Accepted Answer

The guidelines for documentation for physical therapy services provided to patients for which reimbursement is from Medicare are indeed promulgated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), often adopted by nongovernment insurance agencies as a standard, and are also applicable to speech therapy, making all of the provided options correct.

Question 16

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement progress reports are the responsibility of:

Accepted Answer

Progress reports for Medicare reimbursement are the responsibility of the physical therapist, not the assistant or the referring physician. This is because the physical therapist is the primary provider of care and is responsible for the assessment, plan, and oversight of the patient's treatment.

Question 17

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement, progress reports are due:

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Audits of patient care are systematic reviews of patient documentation to examine the efficacy and efficiency of patient outcomes with respect to services provided.

Accepted Answer

Audits of patient care involve a systematic review of patient documentation to assess the quality, efficacy, and efficiency of the healthcare services provided and their outcomes.

Question 19

Instructions to patients are:

Accepted Answer

Instructions to patients are typically about what activity the patient will be performing to ensure they understand the task or procedure.

Question 20

In which part of a note in the SOAP note format should the following information be included: Elbow strength and ROM are limiting performing ADLs?

Accepted Answer

The A section of the SOAP note format is used to document the patient's assessment, which includes their physical examination findings. Elbow strength and ROM are physical examination findings, so they would be included in the A section.

Quiz 2: Communication and Patientclient Management Process

What are the four categories the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice describes as the scope of physical therapy practice? a. b. c. d.

What are the six elements of physical therapistpatient/client management? a. b. c. d. e. f.

Which element of the physical therapist patient/client management process contains the patient interview?

Close-ended questions are used during an interview to:

Evaluation is:

The plan of care is:

The long-term goals included in the plan of care describe:

What are the six components of a patient goal? a. b. c. d. e. f.

Events and actions are considered to have occurred only when documented in the patient's chart.

When using the SOAP note format of documentation, PTAs can document the:

Signs are subjective perceptions reported by patients.

What are the three main headings of the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. b. c. __

What are the three subheadings under evaluation in the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. b. c. __

According to Medicare guidelines, what four items must be included in the physical therapy plan of care? a. b. c. d.

Guidelines for documentation for physical therapy services provided to patients for which reimbursement is from Medicare are:

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement progress reports are the responsibility of:

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement, progress reports are due:

Audits of patient care are systematic reviews of patient documentation to examine the efficacy and efficiency of patient outcomes with respect to services provided.

Instructions to patients are:

In which part of a note in the SOAP note format should the following information be included: Elbow strength and ROM are limiting performing ADLs?

Quiz 2: Communication and Patientclient Management Process

What are the four categories the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice describes as the scope of physical therapy practice? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________ d. __________________________

What are the six elements of physical therapistpatient/client management? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________ d. __________________________ e. __________________________ f. __________________________

Which element of the physical therapist patient/client management process contains the patient interview?

Close-ended questions are used during an interview to:

Evaluation is:

The plan of care is:

The long-term goals included in the plan of care describe:

What are the six components of a patient goal? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________ d. __________________________ e. __________________________ f. __________________________

Events and actions are considered to have occurred only when documented in the patient's chart.

When using the SOAP note format of documentation, PTAs can document the:

Signs are subjective perceptions reported by patients.

What are the three main headings of the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________

What are the three subheadings under evaluation in the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________

According to Medicare guidelines, what four items must be included in the physical therapy plan of care? a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________ d. __________________________

Guidelines for documentation for physical therapy services provided to patients for which reimbursement is from Medicare are:

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement progress reports are the responsibility of:

According to guidelines for documentation for Medicare reimbursement, progress reports are due:

Audits of patient care are systematic reviews of patient documentation to examine the efficacy and efficiency of patient outcomes with respect to services provided.

Instructions to patients are:

In which part of a note in the SOAP note format should the following information be included: Elbow strength and ROM are limiting performing ADLs?

What are the four categories the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice describes as the scope of physical therapy practice? a. b. c. d.

What are the six elements of physical therapistpatient/client management? a. b. c. d. e. f.

What are the six components of a patient goal? a. b. c. d. e. f.

What are the three main headings of the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. b. c. __

What are the three subheadings under evaluation in the physical therapist patient/client management note format? a. b. c. __

According to Medicare guidelines, what four items must be included in the physical therapy plan of care? a. b. c. d.