Module A

Question 1

Includes a randomized control and experimental group

Answer 1

Randomized control trials

Question 2

One or more groups of similar subjects are followed over a period of time to see whether differences develop based on exposure to another variable

Answer 2

Cohort study

Question 3

Compares a few individuals with similar individual presentations or outcomes

Answer 3

Case series studies

Question 4

Analyze multiple studies already performed in a subject area

Answer 4

Systemic Review

Question 5

Compare the same variable studied in many articles

Answer 5

Meta-analyses

Question 6

Provides an in-depth investigation of an individual, group, or institution

Answer 6

Individual case study

Question 7

Subjects for a study with similar conditions studied retroactively to determine whether common factors predisposed them to the condition.

Answer 7

Case control study

Question 8

Reliability

Answer 8

Supports the consistency of responses in what is being measured.

Question 9

Validity

Answer 9

When the measurement tool is accurately measuring what is supposed to be measured.

Question 10

Inter-rater Reliability

Answer 10

Consistency in results with data collection between clinicians.

Question 11

Intra-rater Reliability

Answer 11

Consistency of responses from one clinician taken at multiple times.

Question 12

Probability

Answer 12

The likelihood that the results of a study could have occurred by chance.

Question 13

Standard deviation

Answer 13

The amount by which scores vary from the mean

Question 14

Confidence interval

Answer 14

The probability that a true score for a variable lies between a certain range of scores

Question 15

Sensitivity

Answer 15

The tests ability to identify people WITH a certain condition

Question 16

Specificity

Answer 16

The tests ability to identify people WITH OUT a certain condition

Question 17

Which type of evidence is the strongest?

Answer 17

Systemic Review

Question 18

Which of the following would be the best source to go to find a consolidation of practice recommendations for a condition, based on current evidence and research available?

Answer 18

Clinical Practice Guideline

Question 19

What year did the first colleges admit PTA students?

Answer 19

1967

Question 20

What 2 major events influenced the development of the profession of physical therapy?

Answer 20

The polio epidemic and World War 1

Question 21

Who was the first president of the American Physical Therapy Association?

Answer 21

Mary McMillan

Question 22

Applies standards that assure continuous improvement with entry-level preparation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Answer 22

CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)

Question 23

A body that represents PTA interests, needs and issues in APTA Governance

Answer 23

PTA Caucus

Question 24

Highest policy-making body of the APTA

Answer 24

House of Delegates

Question 25

National conference for students in physical therapy

Answer 25

National student conclave

Question 26

Encourages and facilitates APTA member participation in the political process

Answer 26

PT-PAC (Physical Therapy Political Action Committee)

Question 27

What is Vision 2020?

Answer 27

Vision 2020 is a plan that was created by the APTA House of Delegates in 2000 to improve the physical therapy profession.

Question 28

What are the 6 elements of vision 2020?

Answer 28

Direct Access, Evidence-based practice, Doctoring practice, Autonomous practice, Professionalism, and Practitioner of choice.

Question 29

Summarize the APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy

Answer 29

the APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy means that changing the physical therapy community by improving patient movements and health will better their own lifestyles.

Question 30

When does the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy meet?

Answer 30

3rd Tuesday of every month

Question 31

List 4 duties of the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Answer 31

Writing regulations, interpreting the scope of practice, educating licensees, and disciplining those who violate the law.

Question 32

Give an example of an "open question"

Answer 32

"Where is your pain today?" (Requires the patient to give an answer that is more than one word)

Question 33

Give an example of a "closed question"

Answer 33

"Do you have pain today?" (allows the patient to answer with a yes or no)

Question 34

List 3 forms of nonverbal communication

Answer 34

Appearance, Body position, and Facial Expressions

Question 35

Rewrite the following using "people first" language: | It is a fund-raiser for the mentally retarded.

Answer 35

It is a fund-raiser for those with intellectual, cognitive, developmental disabilities.

Question 36

Rewrite the following using "people first" language: | The blind man came in last place.

Answer 36

The man who has visual impairments came in last place.

Question 37

Rewrite the following using "people first" language: | Confined to a wheelchair.

Answer 37

Uses a wheelchair

Question 38

Re-write the following statement using "people first" language: Stricken with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Answer 38

A person who has Lou Gehrig's disease

Question 39

Nosocomial infection

Answer 39

An infection that originates in a hospital

Question 40

What are the five elements in the cycle of infection?

Answer 40

Reservoir, exit, transmission, infection, susception

Question 41

Describe the purpose of standard precautions

Answer 41

A system of infection control that is taken with all patients regardless of their diagnosis or infection status

Question 42

According to Standard Precautions for contact transmission, what protocol is used for items that are removed from the patient’s room?

Answer 42

Patient care items (eg. Thermometer, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff) should remain in the room. If any item has to be removed, it must be disinfected and or placed in a bag labeled “biohazard”.

Question 43

Surgical Asepsis

Answer 43

Practices that render and keep objects and areas free of all microorganisms, preventing the spread of infection to a patient

Question 44

What is the proper clothing application sequence for aseptic isolation?

Answer 44

Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves

Question 45

What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms?

Answer 45

Contact, Droplet, Airborne

Question 46

Give example of diseases that are commonly transmitted through contact.

Answer 46

Herpes simplex virus, staphylococcus aureus, VRE and C-Diff

Question 47

Which areas of the side-lying patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores

Answer 47

Lateral ears, lateral ribs, greater trochanters, humeral epicondyles

Question 48

Which area of pillow placement is most likely to contribute to a contracture of the hamstring muscles in prone position?

Answer 48

Anterior to the ankles

Question 49

Which areas of a prone patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

Answer 49

Acromion processes, forehead, crests of the tibias, dorsum of the feet

Question 50

In general, how frequently should a dependent patient’s position be changed?

Answer 50

At least every 2 hours

Question 51

Which areas are especially prone to pressure sores in a patient who is wheelchair dependent?

Answer 51

Ischial tuberosities and olecranon processes

Question 52

What is a potential effect of the placement of a small bolster behind the knees of a supine patient?

Answer 52

Iliopsoas and hamstring contractures

Question 53

Which areas of a supine patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

Answer 53

Occipital tuberosity, spines of the scapula, sacrum, heels

Question 54

Isometric Contractions

Answer 54

A muscle contraction with no visible joint movement

Question 55

Give an example of an isometric contraction

Answer 55

Quad set

Question 56

Isotonic Contractions

Answer 56

A muscle contraction that with visual joint movements

Question 57

During what muscle contraction do muscle fibers shorten?

Answer 57

Concentric Contraction

Question 58

During what muscle contraction do muscle fibers lengthen?

Answer 58

Eccentric Contraction

Question 59

Trunk rotation occurs in which of the following planes of motion?

Answer 59

Transverse Plane

Question 60

Shoulder flexion occurs in which of the following planes?

Answer 60

Sagittal Plane

Question 61

Hip abduction occurs in which of the following planes?

Answer 61

Frontal Plane

Question 62

Which muscle contraction describes a controlled and consistent speed of contraction?

Answer 62

Isokinetic