HEALTHCARE FINAL

Question 1

What can only a PT do?

Answer 1

Interpret referrals
Perform evaluations
Make changes to POC
Discharge a pt
Perform sharp debridement
Spinal manipulations
Determine when to use a PTA

Question 2

What things can a PTA do?

Answer 2

Treat w/in POC
Apply Kinesiotape
Provide education on HEPs
Tests and measurements
Ultrasounds/interventions w/in POC
Perform soft tissue mobilization

Question 3

Can student PTA treatments be billed to medicare b? Who decides?

Answer 3

No, it was decided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services

Question 4

Who/what determines scope of practice for PTA?

Answer 4

State practice act
Federal legislation
Insurance companies

Question 5

List benefits of interprofessional communication

Answer 5

More knowledge improves education
Sharing thoughts
Reduces the risk or errors for medical
Improve the staff relationships and job satisfaction
Improves patients experiences

Question 6

What is included in an organizational plan for PT?

Answer 6

Describes the relationship among components with the PT services and where the service is part of a larger organization

Ensures that the PT provides the clinical direction of physical therapist services

Defines supervisory structures within the services

Question 7

Communication strategies for cognitive impairment

Answer 7

Yes/no or forced choice type of questions rather then open-ended
Short, Simple sentences
Slow speech
Personalize conversation (directly with eye contact)
Talk to patient as equal

Question 8

How to communicate using and interpreter?

Answer 8

An interpreter converts spoken word from one language to the other. Speak directly to patient, in first person, and keep speech simple.

Question 9

What factors to consider when providing pt. education?

Answer 9

The pts. Age, cognitive abilities, and the health status of the pt.

Question 10

Who do you report suspected cases of fraud to?

Answer 10

When reporting a case of fraud you should begin through available internal channels before going further. If the issue isn’t resolved then you should contact state survey agency, medicare administrative contractor or Department of health and human services

Question 11

Benefits of belonging to the APTA

Answer 11

Advocating for the PT profession
Resources provided
Networking with others
Discounts on things like access to professional journals, conferences, exams
Access to their website
Credit card benefits
Job search assistance
Knowing about changes in the field/making changes
CEU support
Educating the public on PT

Question 12

Extra personal benefits of APTA membership

Answer 12

Get Free Access to the Resources
Get Discounts on APTA Products and Services
Access to APTA evidence-based practice resources
Advance Your Career
Expand Your Network
Membership is tax deductible

Question 13

What is the state practice act?

Answer 13

Constitutes the laws governing physical therapy practice within a state

Establishes penalties for violations of the law regarding provision of physical therapy

Defines the scope of practice in which physical therapists and physical therapist assistants must practice

Question 14

What does it take to become a CI?

WHY would you want to be a CI?

Answer 14

one year of clinical experience and having a current license (PT or PTA)

Question 15

What is enmeshment?

Answer 15

Is a description of a relationship between two or more people in which personal boundaries are permeable and unclear.

Question 16

Fraud

Answer 16

An intentional deception or intentional misrepresented that a person makes to gain a benefit for which that person is not entitled

Question 17

Waste

Answer 17

Overutilization of services or other practices that directly or indirectly result in unnecessary costs to the healthcare system

Question 18

Abuse

Answer 18

Payment for items or services when there’s no legal entitlement to that payment. Healthcare provider has misrepresented facts to obtain payment

Question 19

Values of PTA

Answer 19

Altruism
Compassion and Caring
Continuing Competence
Duty
Integrity
Collaboration
Responsibility
Social Responsibility

Question 20

Define ageism

Answer 20

Stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age.

Question 21

Musculoskeletal changes with age

Answer 21

Reduce strength, endurance, and joint problems

Bone loss, cartilage thinning, decreased cardiac reserve capacity, loss of muscle mass, sensory changes

These factors lead to increased risk of falls and greater incidents of household accidents

Question 22

S in SOAP note

Answer 22

Subjective -direct quotation from the patient, patient pain rating, perceptions, functional abilities, chart review

Question 23

O in SOAP note

Answer 23

Objective- health professional’s observations or description of the situation, obtain through measurements, interventions (transfers and exercise), patient education, data collection and patient functioning, queuing,

Question 24

A in SOAP note

Answer 24

Assessment -the health professional’s interpretation of the situation, changes in status of intervention, change in pain, ROM, muscle strength, level assist or functional abilities, note progression or regression

Question 25

P in SOAP note

Answer 25

Plan-actions to be taken to solve the problem presented, future sessions, communication of patient care givers, PT’s and other care providers, home exercise programs

Question 26

communication type
Birth to 12 months

Answer 26

*Three C’s: consistency in approach, constancy of presence, and continuity of treatment
* Higher pitch and facial expressions when communicating
* Consistency

Question 27

communication type
Toddlers 12-36 months

Answer 27

Respond quickly
Get down on their level
One to two words
Simple directions
Use play

Question 28

communication type
Preschoolers: 3-6 years

Answer 28

Ask for more details when communicating
Encourage preschooler to talk about feelings
Pretend play

Question 29

communication type
School age: 6-12

Answer 29

Keep engaged in life
Help them set goals and problem solve
Stay calm and give reason when correcting behavior
Encourage to express feelings