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1
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The position in which the patient is lying flat on the back is known as

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Supine

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What type of transfer is made toward the weaker side instead of the stronger side ?

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Bed to wheelchair

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This must be obtained before any procedure or medication can be given to the patient

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Informed consent form

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Anything that poses a risk to the human body or a living organism is called

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A biohazard

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OSHA standards require which of the following?

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A written schedule for cleaning

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Treating all human blood as if it were infectious is known as

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Universal precaution

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What is the specialty of medical rehabilitation concerned with ?

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Overall improvement of the functional capacity of patients

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You gave a patient the wrong treatment, which if the following is true ?

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You must complete an incident report

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Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies ?

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Distilled water

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Which of the following is one of the six C’s of charting ?

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Clients words

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When spoken words are used to defame someone, it is called

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Slander

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Information given by a patient to a medical personal that cannot be disclosed without consent constitutes

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Privileged communication

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What is the major focus of the rehabilitation team?

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Providing care to patients who have begun recovery from an acute or debilitating illness

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14
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Professional negligence is called

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Malpractice

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Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings ?

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Confidentially

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In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patients record ?

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When a court requests it by means of subpoena

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Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patients record ?

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When the patient signs a release

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What word pertains to any attack on a persons reputation ?

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Defamation

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Failing to meet a specific standard of care could be described as

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Negligence

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HIPPA stands for which of the following

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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21
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SOAP is an acronym that stands for

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Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

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22
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The patient complains that it hurts when they swallow, this type of complaint is considered

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Subjective

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23
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You are beginning your externship in a large office that has three physical therapy aides. What is the best way to learn about your job responsibilities

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Ask for a job description and clear directions for daily activities

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The mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with regard to function or tasks at hand is called

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Morale

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When a physical therapy aide is able to adapt to various situations, they are considered to be

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Flexible

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26
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The principle reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patient is to determine whether they

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Understand what is being said

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27
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The principle message that you will give a patient if you avoid eye contact communicating is that you

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Are not telling the truth

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28
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Which facial expressions or body language, such as a nod of understanding are called

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Feedback

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29
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You receive a phone call from a very angry patient. She is upset that she has not received a call back from the doctor. How should you handle the call?

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Remain call and see if you can get the doctor to take the patients call

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30
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When making entries into a patients medical record, all entries should be

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Initialed by the person making the entry

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31
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Which if the following suffixes means inflammation

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-itis

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32
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The abbreviation for the word diagnosis

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Dx

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33
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Which of the following prefixes is matched correctly with its meaning ?

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Para/around

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34
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Which of the following suffixes means “weakness”

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-asthentia

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35
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The prefix Intra- means

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Within

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36
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The prefix peri- means

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Surrounding

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37
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The portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity is the

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Cerebellum

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38
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The muscle that flexes the foot is the

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Gastrocnemius

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39
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Which of the following fractures in bones is common in childhood?

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Greenstick

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40
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Which of the following is the most widely used filing system for medical practices?

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Subject

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41
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In appointment scheduling, the matrix indicates?

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Time not available to schedule patients

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42
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Patients who want to talk about abnormal test results should speak with which of the following medical personnel?

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Physicians

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43
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Which term indicates that a patient is lying horizontally with the face and trunk down?

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Prone

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44
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What type of motion is a straightening of a joint, not bending ?

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Extension

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45
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Which directional term is indicative of something that is farthest from the center?

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Distal

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46
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A prefix typically located at the ___ of a word

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Beginning

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47
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This is an imaginary plane that runs through the side of the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior sections

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Frontal

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This is an imaginary plane that runs parallel to the long axis of the body, dividing it into left and right sections

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sagittal

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49
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This type of movement is rolling a part on its own axis, such as turning of the head

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Rotation

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50
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___ is usually sponsored and partially paid by an employer

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Group health insurance

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51
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Which name should be filed first

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Dave Dury

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52
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This term describes excessive accumulation of the fluids in the body tissue

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Edema

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53
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A number assigned for billing of supplies and equipment is cslled

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Durable medical equipment

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54
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Family members, such as spouse or children that are covered under the members insurance policy are known as

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Dependent

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55
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A physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as the

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Provider

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56
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A disease of the musculoskeletal system in which there is an inflammation of bones at the joints with accompanying pain and swelling of the joints is called

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Arthritis

57
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Which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease

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Lungs

58
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Largest artery of the body and is located along the spinal column is the

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Aorta

59
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An osteoblast refers to

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Bone cells that form bone

60
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This type of instruction is used to focus the patients attention of specifically desired action

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Verbal commands

61
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When a transfer is required it is important to keep the center of gravity ___ the center of the base of support

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Near

62
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In this type of position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips

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Prone

63
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Whenever the patient is to be moved unassisted from the wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned ___ against the bed

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Vertically adjacent

64
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What modality is typically used as the first step in teaching the patient to ambulate

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Parallel bars

65
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In this type of gait, the patient can tolerate full weight bearing on one leg and the crutches are moved forward with the affected limb

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Three-point gait

66
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In this type of gait, the patient is unable to move his or her legs but may not be able to bear the full weight on either leg without the support of crutches

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Four point gait

67
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This ailment, which affects a patients gait is the result if osteoarthritis, generally seen in the elderly

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Coxalgic gait

68
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The gait is almost always a accompanied by an abnormal gait and a continuous tremor

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Parkinsonian gait

69
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The goal of any therapeutic exercise program is to increase the strength, mobility, and ___ of the patient

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Flexibility

70
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This type of exercise is to help maintain or improve the strength of a muscle without bringing about any joint motion

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Isometric

71
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Paraffin baths are typically used to treat what disease?

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Arthritis

72
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This type of massage/modality involves superficial stroking toward the body or heart,musing a slow gentle rhythmic movement, the rhythmic movements help produce a reflex action

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Effleurage

73
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This type of massage which involves kneading, wringing, lifting or pressing of a part to help circulation. It is known as

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Petrissage

74
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Therapeutic exercise involves types of movements in order to restore muscle strength and coordination. In this type of movement, the movements are performed by someone other than the patient- no muscle action occurs and the patient exerts no effort

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Passive

75
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Therapeutic exercise involves types of movements in order to restore muscle strength and coordination in this type of movement, the patient performs the movement and the muscles voluntarily relax and contract

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Active

76
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In treating a broken bone, the term reduction means

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Placing the bone into position to promote proper healing

77
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This type of therapy involves the use of s series of weights, ropes and pulleys. It is useful in treating a break that is not healing properly

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Traction

78
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This process is the designing, fitting and manufacturing of orthopedic braces for the persons with disabling condition of the spine and extremities

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Orthotics

79
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This process deals with the designing, fitting and manufacturing of artificial limbs for people with limb loss

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Prosthetics

80
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Using this procedure, it is possible to look at soft tissue rather than at bones or blood vessels

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MRI

81
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Which of the following would be used in a physical therapy department?

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Heat

82
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Which of the items below the best explains cryotherapy?

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Ice packs, and cold water immersion

83
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What muscle is in the upper, anterior chest to the humerus and it’s function is ti flex and adduct the arm across the chest?

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Pectoralis major

84
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What muscle is responsible for the extension of the thigh?

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Gluteus Maximus

85
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In addition to height and marital status, what else is illegal to be requested or required to be put on a resume?

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Political affiliation

86
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In this type of transfer, the patient does not rise, but moves his or hips sideways from one surface to another, generally by taking the weight through the arms

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Sitting transfer

87
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What is the specialty of medial rehabilitation concerned with?

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Restoration

88
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What is the major focus of the rehab team?

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Rendering care

89
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Professional negligence is also called

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Unreasonable care

90
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Name the most important thing for assistive personnel to keep in mind during the daily routine in medical setting

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Confidentiality

91
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Which rehabilitate team is responsible for the patients emotional needs?

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Social worker

92
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Word that pertains to attack on any persons reputation

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Defamation

93
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Failing to meet a specific standard or care would be defined as

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Negligence

94
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This allow medical personnel to render care especially in an emergency situation without fear of a malpractice suit

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Good Samaritan law

95
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This must be obtained before any procedure or medication can be given to a patient

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Patient consent or informed consent

96
Q

Anything that poses risk to the human body or a living organism is called

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A biohazard

97
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When turning a patient, where should the pt aide be standing ?

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To the side which they are turning to

98
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When transferring a patient, surfaces should be the same height for the safety of the pt, this item will assist the pt and pta in a safe transfer

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Sliding board

99
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When using parallel bars, the patient always starts from a ____ position

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Sitting

100
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Whenever the patient is to be moved unassisted from the bed to the wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned ___ against the bed

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Vertically

101
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Gait seen in elderly patients caused by a neurological involvement is what type of gait

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Hemiplegic

102
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Gait usually accompanied by abnormal gait and continuous tremor is what kind of gait

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Parkinsons

103
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This ailment which affects a patients gait, is the result of osteoarthritis , generally called what gait

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Coxalgia

104
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The suffix gravida refers to what

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Pregnancy

105
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The portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity

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Cerebellum

106
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Muscle that flexes the foot

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Gastrocnemius

107
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A chronological file used as a reminder is called

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Tickler

108
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Type of motion is straightening of a joint

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Extension

109
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What directional term is indicative of something that is farthest away from the center

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Distal

110
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A common disease or disorder of the circulatory system is a heart attack or a

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Myocardial infarction

111
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The central nervous system is made up of two parts

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Spinal cord and brain

112
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Which bones are small, rounded, found next to joints and are covered with cartilage or ligaments

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Sesamoid bones

113
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An osteoblast refers to

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Bone builders (or cells that form bones)

114
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The goal of any therapeutic exercise program is to increase the strength, mobility, and ___ of the patient

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Range of motion and endurance

115
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This type of exercise is to help maintain or improve the strength of a muscle without bringing about any joint motion

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Conditioning

116
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Paraffin baths are frequently used to treat what disease

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Arthritis/carpal tunnel

117
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In this type of movement, the movements are performed by someone other than the pt

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Passive range of motion

118
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In this type of movement the pt performs the movement and the muscles voluntarily relax and contract

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Active range of motion

119
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In treating a broken bone, the term reduction means

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Put back into place

120
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What does TENS stand for

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Transcutaneous electrical nerves stimulation

121
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What is orthotics

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Designing, fitting and manufacturing braces

122
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In this type of transfer the pt does not rise but moves their hips sideways from one surface to another, generally by taking the weight through the arms

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Sitting transfer

123
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6 c’s of documentation

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Clients words, clarity, completeness, conciseness, chronological order, and confidentially

124
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Zones of comfort

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Intimate space (18 inches or closer)

125
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A wrong committed against a person or the persons property

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Tort

126
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Being held accountable under the law

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Liable

127
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Unintentional wrong and must be proven

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Negligence

128
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Negligence by a professional personnel

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Malpractice

129
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Acts meant to be harmful

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Intentional tort

130
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Making false statements in print, writing, or through pictures

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Libel

131
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Making false statements orally

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Slander

132
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Violating a persons right not to have his or her private affairs exposed

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Invasion of privacy

133
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Saying or doing something to trick , fool or deceive a person

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Fraud

134
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Intentionally attempting to touch or threaten a persons body without their consent

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Assault

135
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Touching a persons body without their consent

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Battery

136
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Crime punishable by one year or less

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Misdemeanor

137
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Crime punishable by more than one year

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Felony

138
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When a person clearly understands what is going to be done

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Informed consent

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