Chapter 8 PTA Flashcards
constitutional law
the supreme law of the land
statutory law
laws that are enacted by the Congress and state legislatures
common law
laws that are created by judges
regulatory law
laws enacted by local, state, and federal agencies
Which of the following is not an example of statutory law that affects the practice of physical therapy
Malpractice law
Which of the following describes a disability according to the ADA
- the inability to see, hear, speak, walk, or perform manual tasks
- physical impairments that substantially limits major life activities
- mental impairments that substantially limits major life activities
Which of the following acts mandates acess to free and appropriate public education to all children with disabilities:
Hawaii & Colorado
PTs and PTAs rarely have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials: T or F
False
A PTA who treats mostly elderly patients in a rural area should not use universal precaution methods since the prevalence of HIV and HBV among these patients is negligible:
False
White lab coats and medical scrubs are considered personal protective equipment: T or F
False
Which of the following is not considered a Universal Precautions Recommendation:
- use of protective equipment as appropriate
- maintaining a clean work and patient area
- washing hands immediately after glove removal
- disposing of sharp instruments and waste products in appropriate containers
Which of the following statements regarding malpracticeThe licensure examination and related activities are responsibilities of what organization is true:
- exercise injuries
- burns due to defective equipment
- patient falls during gait training
- using defective equipment
Negligence can be caused by failing to do what another competent practitioner would have done under the same circumstances: T or F
True
A patient that is unable to keep her appointments for PT, and complains of not being able to use her car for appointments except if her husband accompanies her to PT, may indicate which of the following
- sabotaging the patient’s appointments
- not allowing the patient independent access to her car
- not allowing the victim to be alone with a healthcare provider
During an examination, a PT can ask a patient suspected of domestic abuse all of the following questions except:
why would you stay with a person like that?
A PTA applied a moist hot pack to a patient’s lower back and asked a PT aide to check on the patient every 5 minutes. The same PT aide was told by another PTA to clean the whirlpool and he/she forgot to check on the patient with the hot pack. The patient rang the bell for help becuase the hot pack was too hot. Eventually, after 15 minutes another PTA heard the bell and checked the patient. As a result, the patient recieved a minor burn to his lower back. In this situation, the liability for negligence lies with which of the following:
the PTA that applied the hot pack and the supervisory PT
The licensure examination and related activities are responsibilities of what organization
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Universal Precautions
use of protective equipment and clothing when in contact with body fluids
Engineering Controls
use of puncture proof, leak proof containers
Workplace Controls
not eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, and handling contacts in areas of potential occupational exposure
Which of the following is an example of a federal administrative agency that has broad authority over physical therapy practice:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
2. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Per APTA policy, all physical therapist assistants should be licensed or otherwise regulated in all states: T or F
True
Which of the following organizations recommends and enforces universal precautions to control and protect employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
