Introduction to PTA

Medicaid services are provided for which of the following populations? a. Low-income elderly adults b. All of these groups are eligible for Medicaid c. Children with disabilities d. Pregnant women

b. All of these groups are eligible for Medicaid

The patient is having trouble remembering how to complete an exercise for a home exercise program. Which of the following strategies should be employed? a. Make the patient repeat the instructions back b. All of these strategies could be effective c. Provide the patient with written instructions and review them with him d. Demonstrate the exercises again

b. All of these strategies could be effective

What was the effect of the Balanced Budget Act that took effect in 1999? a. Physical Therapists became part of acute care treatment of patients b. An annual monetary cap was put in place limiting physical therapy services to Medicare beneficiaries c. It created Medicare Part A and Part B d. Physical Therapists were allowed to treat Medicare patients without a doctor's referral

b. An annual monetary cap was put in place limiting physical therapy services to Medicare beneficiaries

Which of the following describes a closed posture? a. Uncrossed arms and legs b. Crossed arms and legs c. Sitting or standing straight d. Facing the patient

b. Crossed arms and legs

What does the subjective data in the S section of the SOAP note contain? a. Analysis of patient improvements b. Patient's own response to previous treatment c. The treatment provided to the patient d. Evaluation of the improvements in range of motion

b. Patient's own response to previous treatment

Students will retain learning longer if they do which of the following? a. Learn bits of information using flash cards b. Put the information in context of how it will be used in the "big picture" c. Study infrequently for long periods of time d. Take the information down to its smallest parts

b. Put the information in context of how it will be used in the "big picture"

During World War I, what were the women called who treated disabled soldiers? a. Nurses b. Reconstruction Aides c. Physical Therapists d. Rehabilitationists

b. Reconstruction Aides

The PTA enters the waiting room where a patient is waiting to be seen. How should the PTA approach the patient? a. The PTA should wave to the patient to come back. b. The PTA should smile, introduce himself, and ask the patient to come back to the treatment area. c. The PTA should stand in front of the patient but say nothing. d. The PTA should approach the patient and ask the patient to come back to the treatment area.

b. The PTA should smile, introduce himself, and ask the patient to come back to the treatment area.

Which of the following is true about learning? a. The brain is hardwired by the age of 50 years, making it harder to learn b. The brain is affected by sensation, emotions, and imagination during learning c. Different parts of the brain are used for long-term memory storage of specific piece of information d. The brain is constantly looking for abstract concepts

b. The brain is affected by sensation, emotions, and imagination during learning

How is the student affected by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy? a. The organization is part of the APTA and offers continuing education in advanced physical therapy techniques b. The organization creates the licensure exam c. The organization writes physical therapy legislation to be passed by state government d. The organization licenses PTAs

b. The organization creates the licensure exam

Which of the following is a good indication that the patient has understood the instructions the PTA has given? a. The patient can repeat what the PTA says b. The patient is able to correctly perform the exercises that the PTA has taught c. The patient nods yes and says, "I understand." d. The patient listens attentively

b. The patient is able to correctly perform the exercises that the PTA has taught

Which of the following things occur when a person has empathy? a. They cannot love another person b. They accept other people's needs and feelings c. They have emotional immaturity d. They are able to exploit and abuse others

b. They accept other people's needs and feelings

Which of the following is the vision statement of the American Physical Therapy Association? a. Move forward. Physical therapy brings motion to life b. Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience c. Our hands are healing hands d. Physical therapy will promote movement to create healthy lives

b. Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience

The patient developed back pain after a fall at work. Who will be the insurer? a. Medicare b. Workers' compensation c. The employer-purchased group private insurance d. Medicaid

b. Workers' compensation

What do flexibility exercises improve? a. Balance b. range of motion c. function d. strength

b. range of motion

What is an orthosis? a. An artificial substitute for a missing body part b. A tool used for soft tissue mobilization c. An external device that supports and stabilizes a body part d. A gait device used by patients with disability

c. An external device that supports and stabilizes a body part

In the early 1920s, physicians became aware that reconstruction aides could be helpful in which of the following ways? a. Assist with orthopedic surgery b. Assist with teaching students exercises c. Assist with returning workers to industrial jobs after injury d. Assist with wound care

c. Assist with returning workers to industrial jobs after injury

What is the term that means a monetary amount paid by the patient each time a service is provided? a. Fee-for-service payment b. Deductible c. Copayment d. Reimbursement

c. Copayment

Which of the following should a PTA do to communicate effectively during patient education? a. Assume the patient understands unless he or she asks questions b. Verify that the patient understands by asking, "Do you understand?" c. Explain new words d. All of the above

c. Explain new words

What sections are included in a physical therapy research article? a. Scales of Measurement b. Project c. Introduction and Methods d. Examination and Evaluation

c. Introduction and Methods

What is evidence-based practice? a. It describes the practice of PTs who accept the responsibility to practice autonomously and collaboratively to provide the best care for patients/clients. b. It identifies the Physical Therapist as the patient's first choice of healthcare professionals to provide diagnosis of, intervention for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities related to movement, function and health. c. It means to access and apply research to guide clinical decision making to provide best practice for the patient/client. d. It refers to the legal right to access a PT for diagnosis of, intervention for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities related to movement, function and health.

c. It means to access and apply research to guide clinical decision making to provide best practice for the patient/client.

Which college resource will help students with study and test-taking strategies? a. Mental health counselors b. Job placement centers c. Learning centers d. Student counseling services

c. Learning centers

To whom does the Medicare program provide medical coverage and healthcare services? a. Low-income families with children b. Widows or widowers c. Persons 65 years and older d. Persons younger than 65 years who have a long-term disability e. Persons younger than 65 years who have retired

c. Persons 65 years and older

What should the plan of care (POC) in the initial examination and evaluation include? a. The date of discharge b. Patient's mobility at home and in the community c. Short-term goals (STGs) and long-term goals (LTGs) d. The progression of exercises

c. Short-term goals (STGs) and long-term goals (LTGs)

The PTA is taking care of a patient in acute care. Which type of medical record will be used by the variety of professionals caring for the patient? a. Objective plan review assessment b. Problem-oriented medical record c. Source-oriented medical record d. Subjective, objective, assessment, plan medical record

c. Source-oriented medical record

The patient states that he has not been able to put on his own shoes or socks due to his low back pain. Where is the information documented when using the SOAP format? a. Objective b. Assessment c. Subjective d. Plan

c. Subjective

What is direct access? a. A Medicare term for payment of physical therapy services b. The ability of a physical therapist to prove that interventions are valid and effective c. The ability of a patient to access physical therapy services without a physician's referral d. The ability of a patient to get a physical therapy appointment immediately

c. The ability of a patient to access physical therapy services without a physician's referral

Which of the following are included in a plan of care? a. The home exercise plan and diet b. Data collected when checking the patient's vital signs c. The frequency and duration of the episode of physical therapy care d. The medications that the patient is taking

c. The frequency and duration of the episode of physical therapy care

What is the PT as the healthcare professional delivering physical therapy services called? a. The first party b. The third party c. The second party d. None of the above

c. The second party

Which of the following are considered part of verbal communication? a. Facial expression and smiling b. Clothing and grooming c. Tone and volume of voice d. Eye contact and gestures

c. Tone and volume of voice

Which of the following is necessary for the professional to become an excellent teacher? a. Being an expert on the topic b. Cheerfulness c. Understanding of the learners' needs and barriers to learning d. Constant feedback to the patient

c. Understanding of the learners' needs and barriers to learning

The PTA is working with an older adult who has had a stroke. When teaching this patient, which of the following is the best strategy to employ? a. Don't speak much, just demonstrate. b. Speak loudly so he can hear you. c. Use short sentences with clear directions. d. Explain the information to the patient's wife.

c. Use short sentences with clear directions

Which of the following refers to the process of obtaining information from the patient? a. Disclosure b. Plan of care c. Examination d. evaluation

c. examination

Who can enroll in Medicare? a. People who are working for less than minimum wage b. Children with disabilities c. Anyone working at a job more than 20 hours per week d. Adults older than the age of 65 years

d. Adults older than the age of 65 years

How can eye contact without staring be interpreted? a. Disagreement b. Being honest c. Anger d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What information about the exercises in a home exercise program should the program include? a. Number of repetitions b. Amount of exercise resistance c. Positions for performing exercises d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What is the purpose of physical therapy documentation? a. Community of care b. Reimbursement and legal aspects c. Quality assurance, research, and education d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following is a good rule to follow when writing a home exercise program? a. Write in a logical manner b. Write in a conversational style c. Write a fifth-grade level d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Why is physical therapy research important? a. To establish a body of knowledge for the profession b. To improve patient care c. To determine the effectiveness of interventions d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following is the best strategy for effective listening? a. Closing the door to the treatment room to block out noise b. Taking notes to remember important information conveyed c. Sitting facing the patient d. All of these are good strategies for listening

d. All of these are good strategies for listening

What is true regarding using the Internet as a learning tool? a. All websites are developed for learning b. All information is referenced c. All information is factual d. All readers need to be discerning consumers

d. All readers need to be discerning consumers

Which type of learning style will learn best in group study? a. Visual b. Kinesthetic c. Analytic d. Auditory

d. Auditory

Why did the APTA create PTAs? a. Because of the development of the Normative Model of Physical Therapy Education b. Because of the development of the polio vaccine c. Because of the development of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis d. Because of the development of the Medicare program

d. Because of the development of the Medicare program

The patient's insurance carrier has preauthorized six visits for physical therapy. On the fifth visit, the physical therapist determines that more visits would be beneficial for the patient. What should the physical therapist do? a. Discharge the patient because the insurance won't pay for any more visits b. Schedule the necessary visits and document their necessity c. Talk to the patient about paying out of pocket for the visits d. Contact the carrier with information about the patient's condition and request more visits

d. Contact the carrier with information about the patient's condition and request more visits

Which of the following strategies will help patient education for patients who have hearing impairments? a. Speak clearly and loudly b. Exaggerate pronunciation c. Provide them with Braille instructions d. Face the patient and do not cover your mouth

d. Face the patient and do not cover your mouth

What does sympathy involve? a. Listening to the patient and trying to image the patient's pain b. Feeling a special alliance with the patient c. Experiencing for a moment the patient's pain d. Feeling sorry for the patient having pain

d. Feeling sorry for the patient having pain

The examination of a patient's history may include which of the following pieces of information? a. Where the pain is located b. What insurance coverage the patient has c. Manual muscle testing (MMT) and gait observation d. Personal information and medical diagnosis

d. Personal information and medical diagnosis

What were the two major events in U.S. history that caused the creation of the physical therapy profession? a. Influenza epidemic of 1918 and postwar disability b. Increased survival rates after heart attacks and after strokes c. Civil war amputations and chronic health conditions such as diabetes mellitus d. Poliomyelitis and war injuries

d. Poliomyelitis and war injuries

What is the name of the Medicare section that pays for inpatient hospital care? a. Part A b. Part D c. Part B d. Part C

A. Part A

What is the function of the PTA Caucus? a. To make policy for PTAs within the APTA b. To allow PTAs be part of the House of Delegates c. To develop a better relationship with student members d. To communicate PTA opinions and needs to the APTA

d. To communicate PTA opinions and needs to the APTA

What is the purpose of a home exercise program? a. To develop increased strength b. To decrease the number of physical therapy visits c. To educate a patient about exercise d. To work toward the patient's goals when not with the PT

d. To work toward the patient's goals when not with the PT

Which of the following will decrease barriers to learning? a. Speak very loudly to people who have hearing impairments b. Focus on the patient's concerns c. Provide the patient with all of the information he or she needs in one session d. Treat everyone the same in the name of equality

d. Treat everyone the same in the name of equality

What term refers to a standardized test or measure that looks at a patient's functional abilities? a. gait analysis b. neurologic assessment c. functional balance tests d. outcome measures

d. outcome measures

A PTA can change anything in the plan of care as long as the patient has given consent.

False

A patient's limited English proficiency is a reflection of his or her limited intellectual functioning.

False

All documentation can be written in red and black ink, and the mistakes can be erased.

False

An environmental examination requires the PTA to view the patient's home for potential fire hazards.

False

Children with neurologic disorders usually are spared from having orthopedic issues, too.

False

Deductible is the term meaning monetary amount to be paid by the patient to healthcare professionals.

False

If the patient with cardiovascular disease exhibits diaphoresis, the PTA should call 911 immediately.

False

Medicare Part A is the medical insurance section of the Medicare.

False

Muscle tone is a measurement of how strong a muscle is.

False

PTs and PTAs can write the SOAP initial examination and evaluation reports.

False

Physical agents are utilized to cure a patient of pain.

False

Students should identify their preferred learning style and exclusively use techniques in that realm. Study strategies in other styles are useless.

False

The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists governs licensing of Physical Therapist Assistants.

False

The Medicare program is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the states.

False

The PTA should use technical terms when patients/clients are involved in order to show expertise.

False

The PTA stating "Come on, you can do better than that!" is an appropriate type of encouragement for a patient.

False

When dealing with a difficult person, it is best just to walk away.

False

Written healthcare correspondence should avoid the use of formal language and instead should use more abbreviations and slang.

False

Written patient education for patients who have visual impairments must be in 12-point print size and use italic fonts.

False

Younger students are better at multitasking with electronics than older students

False

What does Medicare Part A cover? a. Certain home health agency services b. Hospice care c. Skilled nursing facility services d. Inpatient hospital services e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What does the PTA need to document when taking a telephone referral? a. The name of the patient and all other details in regard to the referral b. The date, time, and name of the caller c. The name of the PT responsible for the referred patient and the name of the PTA who took the referral d. The name of the healthcare provider who referred the patient e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What does the acronym SOAP stand for? a. Plan b. Subjective c. Objective d. Assessment e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Who are expected to provide clinical in-services? a. PTA students b. PT students c. PTAs d. PTs e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Who do physical therapist assistants teach? a. PTA students b. Patients'/clients' family or caregivers c. PTs and PTAs coworkers d. Patients/clients e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What is the purpose of using a learning process with a textbook? a. Introduce the learning topic b. Identify key points about the topic c. Consider how the topic is related to things the learner already knows d. Provide opportunity for learning new material e. All of these are purposes

e. All of these are purposes

A PTA should ask a patient questions about which activities make the pain better and which activities make the pain worse.

True

All documentation must be legible and use medically approved abbreviations and symbols.

True

All inquiries for medical information to the PTA should be directed to the supervising PT.

True

Allow patients time to practice new skills repeatedly.

True

An assessment of vital signs includes blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate.

True

An effective studying practice has students pay attention to when they learn best and in what environmental conditions.

True

An environmental examination checks the patient's room for clutter or unsafe furniture, whether the lighting is bright enough for reading, and for dangerous areas such as bathtubs that need skid-proof surfaces.

True

An important concept when teaching patients physical therapy interventions is to break down the learning into a series of steps or units.

True

As per the APTA, PTAs are educated and licensed/certified to provide physical therapist-directed and supervised components of interventions.

True

Before and during physical therapy interventions, the PTA should always ask the patient questions to establish a rapport with the patient and to receive the patient's feedback about the status of the current treatment.

True

Defensible documentation should indicate evidence of the PT's body of knowledge and skill.

True

Donations to PT-PAC can help with future legislative actions on Capitol Hill favorable to physical therapy.

True

HMOs are a form of managed care that requires enrollees to visit only providers within the HMO network.

True

In regard to Medicaid services, physical therapy is optional and can be provided by an independent PT who has a Medicaid service provider number.

True

Learning styles are particular methods to gain, process, and store information.

True

Outpatient physical therapy services, certain home health services, and durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers are covered under Medicare Part B.

True

Paying attention to a patient's gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact can increase a PTA's listening skills.

True

Physical touch can be a powerful communication tool—a harmful gesture for some patients and a sign of disrespect for others.

True

Reimbursement is the payment of funds by a patient or an insurer to a healthcare provider for services rendered.

True

Students should make a list of topics that they find interesting to create a lifelong learning plan.

True

Successful test-taking strategies require adequately learning the material, careful reading of the question, and critically analyzing the answers.

True

Taking notes and creating mnemonics can be valuable ways to organize information in the learner's perspective.

True

The NPTE exam assesses the basic entry-level competence for first-time licensure or registration as a PT or PTA.

True

The PT and the PTA must assess the patient's/client's abilities and learning styles and identify obstacles to learning.

True

The discussion and conclusion section of a research article provides an interpretation of the study's results, allowing the reader to evaluate the research questions and answers and find them justified or not.

True

The geriatric patient's optimal health is contingent on health-conducive behaviors, prevention of disability, and compensation for health-related losses and impairment of aging.

True

The patient or the patient's legal guardian must authorize in writing the release of the medical information included in the SOAP note.

True

The physical therapist assistant can assist with the examination of a patient

True

The physical therapy profession identifies and values interprofessional collaboration to provide integrated services for society and consumers.

True

The plan section of the daily or weekly SOAP note contains the PT's/PTA's plan of treatment for the patient's next visit.

True

To become an effective listener, a healthcare provider must overcome personal, political, social, and/or religious barriers.

True

To create a strong PT-PTA team, the PT and PTA should discuss their education, work experience, and personal strengths and weaknesses.

True

ulmonary patients are examined for the inability to perform activities of daily living due to shortness of breath.

True

Which of the following describes a physical therapy diagnosis? a. A label of the patient's impairments b. A label of the patient's illness or disease c. A label of the patient's complaints d. A label of the patient's outcomes

a. A label of the patient's impairments

Which of the following strategies will enhance patient education for older adults? a. A quiet environment b. Few cues and infrequent correction c. Instructions that provide all the steps at once d. Long teaching sessions (instead of frequent short ones) e. All of the above

a. A quiet environment

In 1943, the U.S. Congress passed a bill that changed the title of physiotherapists to physical therapists. What area of practice was created by the increase in physical therapist's skills? a. Amputation care and prosthetic training b. Cardiopulmonary Intervention c. Neurologic Intervention d. Therapeutic Exercise

a. Amputation care and prosthetic training

Which of the following entities is responsible for ensuring quality within physical therapy educational programs? a. Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) b. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) c. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties d. Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)

a. Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Which of the following is a format for teaching a patient? a. Demonstration b. Peer Teaching c. Outline d. All of the above

a. Demonstration

The PTA is working in a skilled nursing facility and speaks very loudly to the residents when trying to communicate. Why is this not an appropriate communication strategy? a. He is assuming that all older adults are hard of hearing b. He is not utilizing other forms of communication c. He will disturb other residents d. He will be hard to understand

a. He is assuming that all older adults are hard of hearing

What will be a learning preference of someone with a visual learning style? a. Home exercise programs with pictures b. Completing the exercise themselves c. Having the activity broken into parts d. Video of someone talking

a. Home exercise programs with pictures

The PTA student has an assignment that requires the use of research that influences physical therapy practice. Which of the following attributes helps the student to determine whether the article is truly research? a. It contains a hypothesis, methodology, results, and conclusions. b. It has a bibliography. c. It describes all the research that has been performed on the topic. d. It contains specific information about the subjects in the study.

a. It contains a hypothesis, methodology, results, and conclusions.

The PTA student has a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Which of the following is the appropriate way to sign documentation? a. Jane Doe, SPTA, ATC b. Jane Doe, SPTA c. Jane Doe, ATC, SPTA d. Jane Doe, PTA, ATC

a. Jane Doe, SPTA, ATC

Who is known for organizing the early American Physical Therapy Association? a. Mary McMillan b. Helen Hilsop c. Margaret Knott d. Florence Kendall

a. Mary McMillan

Which of the following treatments did reconstruction aides employ to improve the disability of injured WWI soldiers? a. Massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise b. Gymnastics c. Posture training d. Rest, isolation, and bracing

a. Massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise

What is an example of objective information in the SOAP note? a. Patient performs 3 repetitions of stretching exercises for the hamstrings b. Patient describes having numbness in his back and left leg c. Assessment of patient's progress toward goals d. Plan of Care

a. Patient performs 3 repetitions of stretching exercises for the hamstrings

What does the assessment data in the A section of the SOAP note contain? a. Patient's progress toward STGs and LTGs b. Plan of care c. Tests and measurements d. Patient's description of response to treatment

a. Patient's progress toward STGs and LTGs

Which of the following pieces of documentation can be completed by the PTA? a. Progress report b. Plan of care c. Discharge report d. Reevaluation report

a. Progress report

What is informed consent? a. The requirement to have the patient's agreement to the plan of care b. The requirement to have a physician's referral for physical therapy care c. The requirement to keep all patient information confidential d. The requirement to list the patient's chief concerns

a. The requirement to have the patient's agreement to the plan of care

What is the mission of the American Physical Therapy Association? a. To build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society b. To promote the provision of high quality care to all members of society c. To maximize the awareness of the value of physical therapy d. To ensure that appropriate compensation is provided for quality physical therapy care

a. To build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society

The PTA is working with a patient who speaks in a foreign language that the PTA does not understand or speak. Which of the following strategies will be most beneficial to patient care? a. Utilize a medical interpreter b. Have the patient's family member interpret for the PTA c. Utilize a computer to translate information into the patient's native language d. Use gestures and speak slowly to get the message across

a. Utilize a medical interpreter