GILES AND SAUNDER Flashcards
POST CORD INJURY WHAT IS NOT AFFECTED
- Infraspinatus
- subscapularis
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
INFRASPINATUS
Improperly positioned bedrail has partially occluded the tubing of an IV line. The therapist’s most immediate response should be to \_\_\_\_\_? 1. contact nursing 2. contact the referring physician 3. reposition the bedrail 4. document the incident A physical therapist designs
REPOSITION THE BEDRAIL
Client without cardiovascular pathology. The therapist calculates the client’s age predicted maximal heart rate as 175 beats per minute. Which of the following would be an acceptable target heart rate for the client during cardiovascular exercise?
- 93 beats per minute
- 122 beats per minute
- 169 beats per minute
- 195 beats per minute
122 BEATS PER MINUTE
*computation
175 x .70 = 122
- While preparing a sterile field for wound debridement, a therapist accidentally places a nonsterile object on the sterile base. The most appropriate action is to _____?
- remove the nonsterile object from the sterile base and continue with treatment
- continue with treatment; however, be sure no other supplies come in contact with the nonsterile object
- remove all of the items to be used from the sterile base and replace them with similar items that are sterile
- discard the entire sterile field and establish a new sterile field
Discard the entire sterile field and establish a new sterile field
A client rehabilitating from a fractured right humerus is examined in physical therapy. The therapist determines goniometrically that the client can actively flex his right shoulder to 173 degrees. Which of the following entries would be the most appropriate to illustrate the therapist’s findings
- right shoulder flexion range of motion 0-173 degrees
- right shoulder range of motion is within normal limits
- right shoulder flexion active range of motion to 173 degrees
- right shoulder active range of motion to 173 degrees
right shoulder flexion active range of motion to 173 degree
A therapist works with a client placed in isolation. The therapist is required to wear a mask while treating the client, but is not required to wear gloves or a gown. This type of isolation could be termed ____?
- strict isolation
- contact isolation
- respiratory isolation
- blood/body fluid precautions
RESPIRATORY ISOLATION
A 13ear-old female diagnosed with cerebral palsy is referred to physical therapy. The client exhibits slow, involuntary, continuous writhing movements of the upper and lower extremities. This type of motor disturbance best describes ____?
- spasticity
- ataxia
- hypotonia
- athetosis
ATHETOSIS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishes regulations for health care facilities, which are designed to protect their employees. Which of the following regulations is not accurate?
- Provide proper containers for the disposal of waste and sharp items.
- Educate employees on the methods of transmission and the prevention of hepatitis B and HIV.
- Require all employees to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
- Provide education and follow up care to employees who are exposed to communicable diseases.
3 - HEPA B VACCINE IS NOT REQUIRED
A client status post total hip replacement is referred to physical therapy for gait training. The client has not been weightbearing on the involved lower extremity since surgery and appears to be somewhat anxious. The most appropriate setting to begin ambulation activities is _____?
- in the parallel bars
- in the parallel bars with a rolling walker
- in the physical therapy gym with a straight cane
- in the physical therapy gym with a walker
PARALLEL BARS
A client involved in a motor vehicle accident sustains a Colles’ fracture and an intertrochanteric hip fracture. The client has been cleared for touch down weight bearing by her physician. Which assistive device would be the most appropriate for the client?
- straight cane
- axillary crutches
- rolling walker
- walker with a platform attachment
- WALKER WITH PLATFORM ATTACHMENT
A therapist instructs a 55 year-old trauma victim with bilateral lower extremity paralysis to transfer from a wheelchair to a mat table. The client has normal upper extremity strength and has no other known medical problems. The most appropriate transfer technique is a ______?
- dependent standing pivot
- sliding board transfer
- two person carry
- hydraulic lift
sliding board transfer
A client with a confirmed posterior cruciate ligament tear is able to return to full dynamic activities following rehabilitation. Which of the following does not serve as a secondary restraint to the posterior cruciate ligament?
- iliotibial band
- popliteus
- lateral collateral ligament
- medial collateral ligament
ITB - 2 restraint to ACL
A nine month old infant with cerebral palsy is unable to roll from prone to supine. This developmental activity typically occurs by _____?
- 3 months
- 5 months
- 7 months
- 9 months
5 mos
A physical therapist working in a school system develops long term goals as part of an Individualized Educational Plan for a child with Down’s Syndrome. The most appropriate time frame for these goals is____?
- one month
- four months
- six months
- one year
ONE YEAR
A physical therapist administers ultrasound over a client’s anterior thigh. After one minute of treatment, the client reports feeling a slight burning sensation under the sound head. The therapist’s most appropriate action is to ___?
- explain to the client that what she feels is not out of the ordinary when using ultrasound
- temporarily discontinue treatment and examine the amount of coupling
- discontinue treatment and contact the referring physician
- continue with treatment utilizing the current parameters.
- D/C AND EXAMINE AMT OF COUPLING
PD for a client positioned on a treatment table in prone with two pillows under her hips.
1. anterior basal segment of the lower lobes
2. lateral basal segment of the lower lobes
3. right middle lobe
superior segment of the lower lobes
4. superior segment of lower lobes
SUPERIOR SEGMENT OF LOWER LOBES
- What event usually signifies the completion of a phase II program?
- echocardiogram
- initiation of a high level aerobic exercise program
- low level treadmill test
- maximal treadmill test
maximal treadmill test
A client being treated in an outpatient orthopedic clinic begins to demonstrate signs and symptoms of stroke, including sudden weakness of the arm and leg, unexplained dizziness, and loss of vision. Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke the therapist begins to administer first aid. Which of the following would not be considered appropriate first aid management?
- monitor the airway, breathing, and circulation
- remove mucus from the mouth with a piece of cloth wrapped around a finger
- position the client in supine and slightly elevate the legs.
- immediately contact medical assistance
POSITION THE CLIENT IN SUPINE AND SLIGHTLY ELEVATE THE LEGS
Where is the major site for drug excretion?
- gastrointestinal tract
- kidneys
- liver
- saliva
KIDNEY
Which physical property of water allows the client to move with greater ease?
- buoyancy
- specific gravity
- specific heat
- thermal conductivity
buoyancy
Which modality would have the greatest ability to elevate the temperature of fatty tissue to potentially dangerous levels?
- diathermy
- hot packs
- paraffin
- pulsed ultrasound
DIATHERMY
A therapist discusses the importance of proper nutrition with a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which of the following substances would be most restricted in this client’s diet?
- cholesterol
- potassium
- sodium
- triglycerides
SODIUM
Which stage of bone healing is associated with the termination of external fixation?
- hematoma formation
- cellular proliferation
- callus formation
- clinical union
clinical union
A client diagnosed with piriformis syndrome is referred to physical therapy for one visit for instruction in a home exercise program. After examining the client, the therapist feels the client’s rehabilitation potential is excellent, but is concerned that one visit will not be sufficient to meet the client’s needs. The most appropriate action is to ___?
- schedule the client for treatment sessions, as warranted, based on the results of the initial examination
- explain to the client that recent health care reforms have drastically reduced the frequency of physical therapy visits covered by third party payers
- explain to the client that she can continue with physical therapy beyond the initial session, but will be liable for all expenses not covered by her insurance
- contact the referring physician and request approval for additional physical therapy visits
CONTACT REFERRING PHYSICIAN FOR ADDITIONAL VISITS
A male client with limited shoulder range of motion explains that he has difficulty wiping himself after going to the bathroom. How much shoulder range of motion is required to successfully complete toileting activities?
- 50 degrees horizontal abduction, 30 degrees abduction, 45 degrees medial rotation
- 30 degrees horizontal abduction, 45 degrees adduction, 65 degrees medial rotation
- 80 degrees horizontal abduction, 40 degrees abduction, 90 degrees medial rotation
- 90 degrees horizontal adduction, 75 degrees abduction, 60 degrees medial rotation
80 DEGREES H ABD
40 DEG ABD
AND 90 DEG IR
A therapist completes lower extremity range of motion activities with a spinal cord injured client. While ranging the client, the therapist notices that the client’s urine is extremely dark and has a distinctive foul smelling odor. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
- verbally report the observation to the client’s physician
- verbally report the observation to the client’s nurse
- document and verbally report the observation to the client’s nurse
- document and verbally report the observation to the director of rehabilitation
document and verbally report the observation to the client’s nurse
An eight year-old female with a 25 degree scoliotic curve is fitted for a Milwaukee brace. The brace will likely be worn until ___?
- the scoliotic curve does not increased within one year period
- the client resumes all recreational and athletic activities
- the client is pain free for six months
- spinal growth ceases
Worn until spinal growth ceases
A physical therapist uses a S.O.A.P. formal for all his daily documentation. Which of the following would not be found in the assessment section of a S.O.A.P. note?
- short and long term goals
- discussion of a client’s progress in therapy
- client’s equipment needs and equipment ordered
- client’s rehabilitation potential
Client’s equipment needs because it is seen in the plan
A rehabilitation manager designs a system to monitor the productivity of staff therapists. Which piece of data would be the least beneficial to accomplish the manager’s objective?
- number of generated timed treatment units
- results of client satisfaction survey data
- total hours of direct client treatment time
- number of regular payroll hours
RESULTS OF CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY DATA , quality is not used to measure productivity
A client with chronic shoulder instability is scheduled to have an open Bankart procedure. As part of the surgery, the subscapularis is removed and ten reattached to the anterior capsule. In order to protect the subscapularis postoperatively, which of the following shoulder motions initially should be most limited?
- flexion
- abduction
- internal rotation
- external rotation
EXTERNAL ROTATION
A client is scheduled to undergo a transtibial amputation secondary to poor healing of an ulcer on his left foot. In addition, the client is two months status post right knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. Given the client’s past and current medical history, the physical therapist can expect which of the following tasks to be the most difficult for the client following his amputation?
- rolling from supine to sidelying
- moving from sitting to supine
- moving from sitting to standing
- ambulating in the parallel bars
MOVING FROM SITTING TO STANDING
A physical therapist conducts goniometric measurements on a client in supine. When measuring elbow flexion the therapist’s stabilizing force should be directed at the ____?
- radioulnar joint
- olecranon
- distal humerus
- proximal humerus
distal humerus