CH 2 Vocab: Role of PTA in Physical Assessment

Question 1

The measurement or quantification of a variable or the placement of a value on something

Answer 1

Assessment

Question 2

The increase of signs and symptoms in the immediate area of the lesion

Answer 2

Centralization

Question 3

The specific process reversed solely for the PT, in which clinical judgements are made based on the data obtained during the examination

Answer 3

Evaluation

Question 4

The preliminary gathering of data and performing various screens, tests, and measures to obtain a comprehensive base from which to make decisions about physical therapy needs for each individual patient, including the possibility of referral to another health care provider

Answer 4

Examination

Question 5

The spread of pain to areas outside of or distant from the immediate areas of involvement

Answer 5

Peripheralization

Question 6

Pain that is felt in an area from the site of the lesion, but supplied by the same or adjacent neural segments

Answer 6

Referred Pain

Question 7

Small, localized tender areas found within skeletal muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, periosteum, and pericapsular areas

Answer 7

Trigger Points

Question 8

Pain that originates from a body organ

Answer 8

Visceral Pain