PT

Question 1

Physical therapy

Answer 1

Assessment, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of physical disability, movement dysfunctions, and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health related conditions

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Question 2

Patient

Answer 2

Individual who have disorders that require interventions to improve their function

Question 3

Client

Answer 3

An individual who seeks the services of a PT to maintain health or a business that hires a PT for consultation

Question 4

First physical therapist in U.S.

Answer 4

Mary McMillan

Question 5

AMA

Answer 5

American Medical Association

Question 6

APA

Answer 6

American Physiotherapy Association

Question 7

Direct access

Answer 7

Availability of the physical therapist to anyone seeking PT services without stipulation of a referral by another health care provider

Question 8

Evidence based practice

Answer 8

Practice based on proof

Question 9

Vision statement for PT 2020

Answer 9

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1) autonomous practice
2) direct access
3) practitioner of choice
4) DPT
5) evidence-based practice
6) professionalism

Question 10

Autonomous practice

Answer 10

Services provided by physical therapists using independent, professional judgment within their scope of practice

Question 11

Core values of professionalism

Answer 11

1) accountability
2) altruism
3) compassion/caring
4) excellence
5) integrity
6) professional duty
7) social responsibility

Question 12

Vision statement for PT

Answer 12

Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience

Question 13

Standards of Practice for PT

Answer 13

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Question 14

Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0

Answer 14

Four concepts
1) international classification of functioning, disability, and health. (ICF) focuses on ability
Biopsychosocial model
2) evidence based practice
3) professional values and guiding documents
4) quality assessment
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Question 15

Primary care

Answer 15

The level of health care delivered by a member of the health care system who is responsible for a majority of the health needs of the individual

Question 16

Secondary care

Answer 16

Provided by clinicians on a referral basis, after primary care (PT)

Question 17

Tertiary care

Answer 17

Service provided by a specialist, commonly in facilities that focus on particular health conditions (PT)

Question 18

Screening

Answer 18

The health care professional determines whether further services are needed

Question 19

Prevention

Answer 19

Health care professional provides services designed to prevent, limit, or reduce pain and dysfunction.
Primary: avoids dysfunction
Secondary: decreases duration
Tertiary: limits the degree of disability

Question 20

Patient/client management model

Answer 20

The process of gathering info, analyzing the findings, designing a plan of care, and implementing that plan to result in optimal outcomes 
Examination 
Evaluation 
Diagnosis 
Prognosis 
Intervention 
Outcome

Question 21

Examination

Answer 21

Process of gathering info about the past and current status of the patient/client

Question 22

Evaluation

Answer 22

Judgment based on examination

Question 23

Diagnosis

Answer 23

Final interpretation of findings based on examination

Question 24

Prognosis

Answer 24

Prediction of the level of improvement and time necessary to reach that level.
Plan of care: goals, outcomes, and intervention

Question 25

Intervention

Answer 25

Procedure conducted with the patient/client to achieve the desired outcomes

Question 26

Outcomes

Answer 26

Measurable results from the interventions provided during an episode of care

Question 27

Critical inquiry

Answer 27

The application of scientific principles to interpret professional literature, conduct research, and access outcomes and new concepts.

Question 28

PTA education program models

Answer 28

One plus one: students complete foundational general education content satisfactory before being accepted into the PTA program. Students complete didactic, laboratory, and clinical education segmentsu.

Integrated 2-year: students accepted into program complete foundational and PT requirements concurrently.

Part-time progress: can have components of integrated or 1+1 programs. Designed to allow students to continue working or complete additional academic requirements

Question 29

General supervision

Answer 29

The PT is not required to be on site for direction and supervision but must be available at least by telecommunications

Question 30

Direct supervision

Answer 30

The PT is physically present and immediately available for direction and supervision. The PT will have direct contact with the patient/client during each visit. Telecommunications do not meet the requirements.

Question 31

Direct personal supervision

Answer 31

The PT or, where allowable by law, the PTA is physically present and immediately available to direct and supervise tasks that are related to patient/client management. Direction and supervision is continuous throughout the time these tasks are performed. Telecommunications do not meet requirements.

Question 32

Physical therapy aide or technician

Answer 32

Unlicensed support personnel who complete tasks associated with the operation of a physical therapy service as assigned by the supervising PT or PTA.

Question 33

APTA

Answer 33

National organization that represents and promotes the profession of physical therapy

Question 34

District

Answer 34

Most local organizational unit in the structure of APTA. Membership is automatic and may be based on location of residence or employment.

Question 35

Chapter

Answer 35

Organizational unit of APTA that is defined by specific legally constituted boundaries such as state, territory, or common wealth of the US or D.C. Membership is automatic and is based on location of residence or employment, education, or greatest active participation

Question 36

Section

Answer 36

National level of organizational unit of APTA for members of all classes to promote similar interests. Membership is voluntary

Question 37

Assembly

Answer 37

Component of APTA whose purpose is to provide a means by which members of the same class may meet, confer, and promote interest of the respective membership class

Question 38

ACAPT

Answer 38

A component of APTA that exists to promote the highest standards of excellence in physical therapist education.

Question 39

Board of directors

Answer 39

APTA unit consisting of six APTA officers and nine directors whose duty is to carry out the mandates and policies established by the HOD

Question 40

House of delegates

Answer 40

Highest policy making body of APTA, consisting of voting chapter delegates and nonvoting section and assembly delegates and members of the BOD

Question 41

ABPTRFE

Answer 41

Organization that accredits post professional residency and fellowship programs in physical therapy

Question 42

ABPTS

Answer 42

Unit created by the HOD to provide formal mechanism for recognizing physical therapist with advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in a special area of practice

Question 43

CAPTE

Answer 43

Unit responsible for evaluating and accrediting professional (entry level) physical therapists and PTA education programs

Question 44

Foundation of physical therapy

Answer 44

Organization separate from APTA that promotes and provides financial support for scientific research, clinical research, and health services research in physical therapy

Question 45

FSBPT

Answer 45

Independent agency that coordinates activity among all of the state boards that regulate physical therapy. Protects the public by promoting safe and competent physical therapy practice

Question 46

Bursitis

Answer 46

Inflammation of bursae, which are fluid filled sacs located throughout the body that decrease friction between structures.

Question 47

Bursitis

Answer 47

Inflammation of bursae, which are fluid filled sacs located throughout the body that decrease friction between structures.