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Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 29 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following professional roles focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injuries?

A

athletic trainer

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2
Q

True or False? Job prospects for athletic trainers should be very strong in most environments other than in the healthcare industry and high schools.

A

False

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3
Q

True or False? The minimum educational requirement for a respiratory therapist is a master’s degree in respiratory care.

A

false

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4
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Physical therapists may engage in which of the following professional activities?
Question 4Answer

a.
Education

b.
Consultation

c.
Research

d.
All of the choices are correct.

e.
Administration

A

d

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5
Q

True or False? Typical entry-level education for occupational therapy assistants is an associate degree; in contrast, occupational therapy aides usually need a bachelor’s degree.

A

false

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6
Q

True or False? Respiratory therapists use ventilators to deliver pressurized oxygen into the patients’ lungs.

A

true

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7
Q

True or False? As people become more aware of sports-related injuries at a young age, demand for athletic trainers is expected to increase.

A

true

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8
Q

True or False? Occupational therapy assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to patients suffering from mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairment.

A

true

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9
Q

True or False? Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 16% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, because of their role in preventing injuries and reducing healthcare costs.

A

true

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10
Q

True or False? Respiratory therapists evaluate patients’ lung capacities by having them breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during inhalation and exhalation.

A

true

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11
Q

Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?

A

To improve how an individual functions at work and at home

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12
Q

Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?
Question 12Answer

a.
People with heart disease

b.
All of the choices are correct.

c.
Persons with head injuries

d.
People with back pain

e.
Accident victims

A

b

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13
Q

Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides is true?

A

Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapy assistants have an associate degree.

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14
Q

Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following?
Question 14Answer

a.
Preparing materials and assembling equipment

b.
Scheduling appointments and answering the telephone

c.
Restocking or ordering depleted supplies

d.
All of the choices are correct.

A

d

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15
Q

Which of the following statements about occupational therapists is not true?

A

They prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities.

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16
Q

True or False? Exercise physiologists can sit for an exam to become a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

A

true

17
Q

True or False? All states, with the exception of Florida, require that respiratory therapists be licensed.

A

false

18
Q

True or False? Respiratory therapists complete home visits help to facilitate the use of ventilators for patients in their own homes.

A

true

19
Q

True or False? The National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy certifies occupational therapy assistants through a national certifying exam. Those who pass the test are awarded the title Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

A

true

20
Q

Which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?

A

Kinesiotherapist

21
Q

True or False? Athletic trainers that work in a sports setting typically have schedules that are more flexible and they tend to work fewer hours overall.

A

false

22
Q

True or False? Orthotists and prosthetists do not require a degree or certification before beginning work in the field.

A

false

23
Q

True or False? The goals of occupational therapy in public schools focus not on treatment or rehabilitation, but on the resources that an individual child needs to participate effectively in the educational program.

A

true

24
Q

True or False? When performing patient assessments, respiratory therapists can make adjustments to treatment options without a physician’s order.

A

false

25
Q

True or False? An arterial blood sample is drawn when a respiratory therapist needs to analyze the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the patient.

A

true

26
Q

What is the name of the agency that accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistant programs?

A

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

27
Q

Applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following?
Question 27Answer

a.
Volunteering in nursing care facilities

b.
Taking high school courses in biology and health

c.
All of the choices are correct.

d.
Volunteering in occupational therapy offices

A

c

28
Q

True or False? Certifications by both the American Society of Exercise Physiologists and the American Society for Sports Medicine increase the credibility of exercise physiologists as part of the healthcare team.

A

true

29
Q

True or False? A prosthetist designs, measures, fits, and adjusts artificial limbs for amputees and devices for people with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

A

true

30
Q

True or False? Respiratory therapists may use oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medication to treat patients who are suffering with respiratory problems.

A

true

31
Q

True or False? Licensing is required to practice as a physical therapist aide.

A

false

32
Q

True or False? In acute care facilities, respiratory therapists are only responsible for working in intensive care units and caring for critically ill patients.

A

false

33
Q

True or False? Respiratory therapists are called upon to intervene when patients are critically ill and having breathing problems.

A

true

34
Q

Physical therapist education programs include which of the following?
Question 34Answer

a.
Foundational science courses

b.
All of the choices are correct.

c.
Behavioral science courses

d.
Clinically based courses

A

b

35
Q

As of 2022, what will be the minimum requirement for athletic trainers?
Question 35Answer

a.
Master’s degree

b.
Associate degree

c.
High school diploma

d.
Bachelor’s degree

A

a

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