Chapter 2 - Physical Therapist Practice Settings

Question 1

Do PTAs have different responsibilities in different settings?

Answer 1

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Question 2

In addition to out patient clinics and skilled nursing facilities (SNF), in what other types of settings do PTs and PTAs work?

Answer 2

⭐️Acute Care
⭐️Extended Care Facilities (ECF)
️️⭐️Transitional Care Units (TCU)
⭐️Home Care/Hospice
⭐️Pediatric Specialty Clincs
⭐️Agencies providing floating/traveling PT services
⭐️Academia

Question 3

Give examples of activities and techniques that PTs/PTAs use to help an individual improve movement skills and achieve maximum functional ability.

Answer 3

Reducing pain, inflammtion and muscle tightness
Improve strength, joint mobility, coordination, and flexibility
Increase heart function
Educate and teach the patient

Question 4

Describe the purpose of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice…

Answer 4

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Question 5

Describe typical practice settings in which PTs/PTAs are employed…

Answer 5

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Question 6

Identify common patient diagnoses seen and interventions provided by PTs/PTAs in typical practice settings and with different patient populations…

Answer 6

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