Practice exam Flashcards
The first president of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association was
Mary McMillan
In 2015, all 50 states achieved some sort of ____________, so that PTs won the right to evaluate patients without a referral from a physician.
direct access
In 1927 what university created the Bachelor of Science Program for Physical Therapists?
NYU
What was the first university to have a doctorate level physical therapy program?
NYU
In what year was the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) founded?
1921
In what year was licensing for physical therapists in all 50 states achieved?
2003
Who was the first physical therapist to hold a doctoral degree and served as the wartime president of the APA from 1940 to 1944?
Catherine Worthingham
What world event kick-started emergency training for physical therapists?
WW1
Which university created the first bachelor’s degree for physical therapy?
NYU
Which of the following is the correct description of the acronym “PTCAS”, which is the web-based tool developed to simplify the application process for prospective PT students and facilitate the admissions process for professional PT education programs by allowing applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply online to multiple PT programs?
PTCAS: Physical Therapy Centralized Application System
After contracting Polio, which U.S. President founded the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
When and where was the first official headquarters founded for the APTA?
New York, 1944
October is Physical Therapy Month, highlighting the importance of the career, raising awareness, and recognizing the profession. In what year did APTA establish the first official National Physical Therapy Month?
1992
What Principle is associated with the core value: Compassion and Caring, Integrity?
principle 8
What is one of the first keys in ensuring that your patient believes in your ability to treat them effectively and care for them?
establishing an empathetic relationship with the patient
Which of the following is NOT an article in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
All human beings have the right to wear what they would like in a public space.
Which principle in the Declaration of Human Rights states that “No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment”?
principle 5
Which article of the Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression”?
article 19
Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits”?
Article 27
Which one is not a moral behavior of the RIPS model individual process?
moral fairness
What does the “Situation” component of the RIPS model classify?
The type of ethical issue (dilemma, distress, temptation, or silence)
What is the final step in the RIPS model?
implementing the decision
Within the RIPS model, which individual process is defined as: Implementing the chosen
ethical action even if doing so causes adversity?
moral courage
The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 protects volunteers from which of the following?
Liability for ordinary acts of negligence that occur while volunteering
The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 introduced a cap on which type of services covered by Medicare?
OT, PT, and speech therapy
Which of the following situations would be considered a violation of HIPPA regulations?
A nurse discussing a patient’s condition in a public restaurant where others can
overhear.
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
To make available a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to eligible
children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensure special education and related services to those children.
Which law was passed to stop the withdrawal of volunteers from social programs due to possible legal actions?
Good Samaritan Laws
According to Texas House Bill 29, a patient can directly access physical therapy services without a referral except
For 20 consecutive business days if the PT possess a doctoral degree and has
completed a residency
A physical therapy clinic in a diverse urban area recently received a request from a patient specifically asking not to be treated by therapists of certain racial backgrounds, citing personal discomfort. Which law, aimed at ensuring equal access to resources such as education, healthcare, and employment, is relevant to this case?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
When was the last time the PT Practice Act was updated?
2023
How often does The APTA House of Delegates meet?
Annually
In Texas, a physical therapist with a doctoral degree can see a patient without a referral up to ___ days, the TPTA is striving to expand direct access for all PTs up to __ days.
10, 30
Which of the following types of records discussed in class is shared electronically within a single organization and is NOT shared across organizations?
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
What is the primary goal of health informatics?
Improve healthcare outcomes using data and technology
Which of the following options is defined as a health record that is shared across multiple organizations? (example: MyChart)
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Which milestone helped establish physical therapy as an essential part of recovery for soldiers during World War I?
Creation of the “Reconstruction Aide” role
Which of the following is a primary objective of physical therapy governance bodies like the APTA?
set and uphold standards of practice and ethics
Describe the role of health informatics
To systematically use technology and data to improve healthcare decisions
and patient outcomes
Which was the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to establish a Physical Therapy department?
Howard University
In February of ____, three Physical Therapists received the first advanced specialist certifications awarded.
1985
Which female political figure took upon a leading role in developing the text for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt
According to the APTA’s Core Values, practicing physical therapy with compassion requires understanding each patient’s unique needs and showing _______.
Empathy
Create a scenario that best describes the individual process of “Moral Sensitivity” from the RIPS model of ethical decision making?
The ability to understand how the actions of one individual affect others.
Which of the following is NOT one of Kidder’s four tests?
Legal test
What was the first disability civil rights law signed by President Nixon and was amended twice?
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A physical therapy clinic in a diverse urban area recently received a request from a patient specifically asking not to be treated by therapists of certain racial backgrounds, citing personal discomfort. Which law, aimed at ensuring equal access to resources such as education, healthcare, and employment, is relevant to this case?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What field of study best describes the technology Dr. Smith is using to enhance patient care and improve healthcare efficiency?
Health Informatics
