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1
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Includes a randomized control and experimental group

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Randomized control trials

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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

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Cohort study

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Compares a few individuals with similar individual presentations or outcomes

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Case series studies

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Analyze multiple studies already performed in a subject area

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Systemic Review

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Compare the same variable studied in many articles

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Meta-analyses

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

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Individual case study

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

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Case control study

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Reliability

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Supports the consistency of responses in what is being measured.

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Validity

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

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Inter-rater Reliability

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Consistency in results with data collection between clinicians.

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Intra-rater Reliability

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Consistency of responses from one clinician taken at multiple times.

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Probability

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

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Standard deviation

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The amount by which scores vary from the mean

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Confidence interval

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

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Sensitivity

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The tests ability to identify people WITH a certain condition

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Specificity

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The tests ability to identify people WITH OUT a certain condition

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17
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Which type of evidence is the strongest?

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Systemic Review

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18
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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?

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Clinical Practice Guideline

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19
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What year did the first colleges admit PTA students?

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1967

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20
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What 2 major events influenced the development of the profession of physical therapy?

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The polio epidemic and World War 1

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21
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Who was the first president of the American Physical Therapy Association?

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Mary McMillan

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22
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Applies standards that assure continuous improvement with entry-level preparation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

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CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)

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

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PTA Caucus

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Highest policy-making body of the APTA

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House of Delegates

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National conference for students in physical therapy

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National student conclave

26
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Encourages and facilitates APTA member participation in the political process

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PT-PAC (Physical Therapy Political Action Committee)

27
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What is Vision 2020?

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

28
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What are the 6 elements of vision 2020?

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

29
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Summarize the APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy

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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.

30
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When does the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy meet?

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3rd Tuesday of every month

31
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List 4 duties of the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

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

32
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Give an example of an “open question”

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

33
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Give an example of a “closed question”

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

34
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List 3 forms of nonverbal communication

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Appearance, Body position, and Facial Expressions

35
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Rewrite the following using “people first” language:

It is a fund-raiser for the mentally retarded.

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

36
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Rewrite the following using “people first” language:

The blind man came in last place.

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The man who has visual impairments came in last place.

37
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Rewrite the following using “people first” language:

Confined to a wheelchair.

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Uses a wheelchair

38
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Re-write the following statement using “people first” language:
Stricken with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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A person who has Lou Gehrig’s disease

39
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Nosocomial infection

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An infection that originates in a hospital

40
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What are the five elements in the cycle of infection?

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Reservoir, exit, transmission, infection, susception

41
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Describe the purpose of standard precautions

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

42
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According to Standard Precautions for contact transmission, what protocol is used for items that are removed from the patient’s room?

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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”.

43
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Surgical Asepsis

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

44
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What is the proper clothing application sequence for aseptic isolation?

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Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves

45
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What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms?

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Contact, Droplet, Airborne

46
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Give example of diseases that are commonly transmitted through contact.

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

47
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Which areas of the side-lying patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores

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Lateral ears, lateral ribs, greater trochanters, humeral epicondyles

48
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Which area of pillow placement is most likely to contribute to a contracture of the hamstring muscles in prone position?

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Anterior to the ankles

49
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Which areas of a prone patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

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

50
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In general, how frequently should a dependent patient’s position be changed?

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At least every 2 hours

51
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Which areas are especially prone to pressure sores in a patient who is wheelchair dependent?

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Ischial tuberosities and olecranon processes

52
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What is a potential effect of the placement of a small bolster behind the knees of a supine patient?

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Iliopsoas and hamstring contractures

53
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Which areas of a supine patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

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Occipital tuberosity, spines of the scapula, sacrum, heels

54
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Isometric Contractions

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A muscle contraction with no visible joint movement

55
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Give an example of an isometric contraction

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Quad set

56
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Isotonic Contractions

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A muscle contraction that with visual joint movements

57
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During what muscle contraction do muscle fibers shorten?

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Concentric Contraction

58
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During what muscle contraction do muscle fibers lengthen?

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Eccentric Contraction

59
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Trunk rotation occurs in which of the following planes of motion?

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Transverse Plane

60
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Shoulder flexion occurs in which of the following planes?

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Sagittal Plane

61
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Hip abduction occurs in which of the following planes?

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Frontal Plane

62
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Which muscle contraction describes a controlled and consistent speed of contraction?

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Isokinetic

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