CH 1 HW: Patient Supervision and Observation

Question 1

Which of the following require a “yes” or “no” answer?

Answer 1

Closed-ended questions

Question 2

Which of the following is defined as self-centered, unresponsive, and insensitive?

Answer 2

Hostility

Question 3

Applying the dimensional model to the use of open-ended and closed-ended probing questions, which quadrant represents the behavioral goal of the PTA during patient supervision?

Answer 3

Quadrant 4

Question 4

Which type of question allows the patient the opportunity to provide substantial information concerning his or her care and is a technique to facilitate rapport between the patient and the PTA?

Answer 4

Open-ended questions

Question 5

What is an example of cueing?

Answer 5

After you move your walker and right leg, move your left leg

Question 6

A person who is willing to take a back seat, is ready to comply, is quick to give in, and is reluctant to try to exert influence is said to be

Answer 6

Submissive

Question 7

What is not a summary-type statement?

Answer 7

“Tell me about your work environment”

Question 8

In general, use of language appropriate to the patient’s comprehension conveys

Answer 8

Understanding, sensitivity, warmth

Question 9

Components of the patient supervision by the PTA includes all of the following except

Answer 9

Determining the POC for the patient

Question 10

The PTA is responsible for carrying out all of the following except

Answer 10

Prescribing and selecting interventions

Question 11

All of the following are key members of rehabilitation team except

Answer 11

Housekeeping staff

Question 12

According to the “Problem’-Solving Algorithm Utilized by PTAs in Patient/Client Intervention” PTAs are responsible for reporting all findings to

Answer 12

Supervising PT

Question 13

All of the following are true statements except which one

Answer 13

the PTA has the ultimate responsibility for the physical therapy interventions provided

Question 14

Clinical decision making involves?

Answer 14

Observation and information processing, application of relevant knowledge and problem solving, and critical thinking and evaluation of evidence

Question 15

In describing prompting, what is true?

Answer 15

Allows patients to decipher information and solve problems, and presentation of a question

Question 16

The PTA also must be aware that ____ is an effective communication tool.

Answer 16

Listening

Question 17

The ____ is a tool to size up behavior and can be applied to subordinates, peers, and superiors.

Answer 17

Basic Dimensional Model

Question 18

Appropriate medical language used with the patient and his/her family helps to convey:

Answer 18

Understanding, sensitivity, warmth, and reassurance

Question 19

What are the five components of patient supervision?

Answer 19

• Gather relevant information and data
• To establish and enhance rapport, trust, and confidence
• To facilitate understanding of the PTAs concepts of the patient’s problem as outline, described, and initially determined by the supervising PT
• To assist in the management of the patient
• To provide a conduit or therapeutic outlet for the patient to voice concerns about his or her problem

Question 20

Effective ____ is the hallmark of a great team and should be maximized.

Answer 20

Communication

Question 21

TRUE/FALSE
As the PTA identifies objective changes in the patient’s status each day, the concept of appropriate, responsive, and accountable supervision should be altered to one of visual, nonresponsive, and noninteractive supervision

Answer 21

False

Question 22

TRUE/FALSE
The clinical decision-making process used by the PTA involves recognizing that a problem exists, then taking orderly and specific steps to notify the supervising PT and adjust the patient’s treatment.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

TRUE/FALSE
The objective data supplied to the supervising PT by the PTA should be limited to goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing, heart rate, blood pressure, and respirations

Answer 23

False

Question 24

TRUE/FALSE
According to the “Problem-Solving Algorithm Utilized by the PTAs in Patient/Client Intervention,” it is the role of the PTA to change and/or modify treatment plans and/or protocols.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

TRUE/FALSE
The Basic Dimensional Model consists of four behaviors: dominance-stability, submission-hostility, submission-caring, and dominance-caring.

Answer 25

False