ch 17,18,19

Question 1

Physical therapists restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The primary purpose of physical therapy is the promotion of optimal human health and function.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Physical therapy treatment often includes intense, rigorous exercise and a strict diet.

Answer 3

False it includes exercieses and massages for the patients needs

Question 4

Physical therapists will use electrical stimulation and ultrasound during their treatments.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Physical therapist aides work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist and are responsible for keeping treatment areas clean and organized and for preparing patients for therapy.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Physical therapist assistants and aides need to be in good physical condition in order to assist patients with treatment.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

An orthotist is responsible for designing and fitting corrective braces, inserts, and supports for body parts that need straightening or other curative functions.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A pedorthist selects, modifies, and creates braces and supports for the pediatric population.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Occupational therapists likely work in which of the following areas?

Answer 9

A) With a particular disability or age group
B) In home health care
C) In the wellness and health promotion area
D) All of these are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes occupational therapy?

Answer 10

It is therapy provided to those who are recovering from illness or injury that encourages rehabilitation by performing the activities of daily life.

Question 11

Occupational therapy assistants and aides can best be described by which of the following?

Answer 11

A) Providing rehabilitative services to patients suffering from mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments

Question 12

What is generally the minimum required qualification for an occupational therapy assistant who is entering the work force?

Answer 12

An associate’s degree or certificate from an accredited community college

Question 13

Occupational therapy assistants who voluntarily complete and pass the certification examination are awarded which of the following titles?

Answer 13

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Question 14

Which of the following is a requirement to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)?

Answer 14

Certification in cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Question 15

Which of the following professionals develops and supervises exercise programs to improve function in individuals with heart, lung, orthopedic, or neuromuscular disease?

Answer 15

A) Clinical exercise physiologist

Question 16

Which of the following clients do athletic trainers work with to help prevent and treat injury?

Answer 16

A) Professional athletes

Question 17

Work conditions for many athletic trainers consist of which of the following?

Answer 17

Traveling out of town for competitive events

Question 18

For those working in a cardiac rehabilitation program, the exercise physiologist will monitor patients during testing and during exercise to ensure patient safety.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Exercise physiology is a large occupation, and compared to athletic trainers, licensure for exercise physiologists is more common.

Answer 19

True