CH 1 HW: Patient Supervision and Observation Flashcards
Which of the following require a “yes” or “no” answer?
Closed-ended questions
Which of the following is defined as self-centered, unresponsive, and insensitive?
Hostility
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?
Quadrant 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?
Open-ended questions
What is an example of cueing?
After you move your walker and right leg, move your left leg
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
Submissive
What is not a summary-type statement?
“Tell me about your work environment”
In general, use of language appropriate to the patient’s comprehension conveys
Understanding, sensitivity, warmth
Components of the patient supervision by the PTA includes all of the following except
Determining the POC for the patient
The PTA is responsible for carrying out all of the following except
Prescribing and selecting interventions
All of the following are key members of rehabilitation team except
Housekeeping staff
According to the “Problem’-Solving Algorithm Utilized by PTAs in Patient/Client Intervention” PTAs are responsible for reporting all findings to
Supervising PT
All of the following are true statements except which one
the PTA has the ultimate responsibility for the physical therapy interventions provided
Clinical decision making involves?
Observation and information processing, application of relevant knowledge and problem solving, and critical thinking and evaluation of evidence
In describing prompting, what is true?
Allows patients to decipher information and solve problems, and presentation of a question
The PTA also must be aware that ____ is an effective communication tool.
Listening
The ____ is a tool to size up behavior and can be applied to subordinates, peers, and superiors.
Basic Dimensional Model
Appropriate medical language used with the patient and his/her family helps to convey:
Understanding, sensitivity, warmth, and reassurance
What are the five components of patient supervision?
- 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
Effective ____ is the hallmark of a great team and should be maximized.
Communication
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
False
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.
True
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
False
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.
False
TRUE/FALSE
The Basic Dimensional Model consists of four behaviors: dominance-stability, submission-hostility, submission-caring, and dominance-caring.
False
