Chapter 8 PTA

Question 1

constitutional law

Answer 1

the supreme law of the land

Question 2

statutory law

Answer 2

laws that are enacted by the Congress and state legislatures

Question 3

common law

Answer 3

laws that are created by judges

Question 4

regulatory law

Answer 4

laws enacted by local, state, and federal agencies

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of statutory law that affects the practice of physical therapy

Answer 5

Malpractice law

Question 6

Which of the following describes a disability according to the ADA

Answer 6

1. the inability to see, hear, speak, walk, or perform manual tasks
2. physical impairments that substantially limits major life activities
3. mental impairments that substantially limits major life activities

Question 7

Which of the following acts mandates acess to free and appropriate public education to all children with disabilities:

Answer 7

Hawaii & Colorado

Question 8

PTs and PTAs rarely have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials: T or F

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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:

Answer 9

False

Question 10

White lab coats and medical scrubs are considered personal protective equipment: T or F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a Universal Precautions Recommendation:

Answer 11

1. use of protective equipment as appropriate
2. maintaining a clean work and patient area
3. washing hands immediately after glove removal
4. disposing of sharp instruments and waste products in appropriate containers

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding malpracticeThe licensure examination and related activities are responsibilities of what organization is true:

Answer 12

1. exercise injuries
2. burns due to defective equipment
3. patient falls during gait training
4. using defective equipment

Question 13

Negligence can be caused by failing to do what another competent practitioner would have done under the same circumstances: T or F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

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

Answer 14

1. sabotaging the patient’s appointments
2. not allowing the patient independent access to her car
3. not allowing the victim to be alone with a healthcare provider

Question 15

During an examination, a PT can ask a patient suspected of domestic abuse all of the following questions except:

Answer 15

why would you stay with a person like that?

Question 16

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:

Answer 16

the PTA that applied the hot pack and the supervisory PT

Question 17

The licensure examination and related activities are responsibilities of what organization

Answer 17

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Question 18

Universal Precautions

Answer 18

use of protective equipment and clothing when in contact with body fluids

Question 19

Engineering Controls

Answer 19

use of puncture proof, leak proof containers

Question 20

Workplace Controls

Answer 20

not eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, and handling contacts in areas of potential occupational exposure

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a federal administrative agency that has broad authority over physical therapy practice:

Answer 21

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

2. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Question 22

Per APTA policy, all physical therapist assistants should be licensed or otherwise regulated in all states: T or F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Which of the following organizations recommends and enforces universal precautions to control and protect employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials

Answer 23

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration