Ch 5 Intro to PT Tests and Measures

Question 1

T/F There are predetermined lists of tests and measures.

Answer 1

False, they do not exist.

Should be selected based on each patient’s unique presentation

Question 2

How do you choose the appropriate tests and measures?

Answer 2

Confirm or reject a hypothesis about the source of a patient’s condition or current level of functioning

Provide evidence to justify physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care

Question 3

What should you take into consideration?

Answer 3

-Complexity of patient’s condition
-Acuity or irritability of the patient’s condition
How many tests can the patient tolerate
How strenuous the tests and measures can be

Question 4

Extraneous variables

Answer 4

Cognitive state
Biopsychosocial factors
Comorbidities

Question 5

Reflection-in-action

Answer 5

Make adjustments as needed based on patient responses