S1_L1: The Practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines

Question 1

When was the standards of practice in the Philippine Physical Therapy Association ratified?

Answer 1

November 26, 2000

Question 2

The physical therapy profession is committed to
providing quality and competent services to people to (1)_____, (2)_____ and (3)_____ maximum movement and
functional ability through their lifespan

Answer 2

1. develop
2. maintain
3. restore

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE: If one is not registered in PRC, he is not allowed to practice PT in the PH

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The physical therapist practices according to what code?

Answer 4

Code of Ethics of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association

Question 5

The physical therapist receives patients upon the referral of?

Answer 5

duly licensed and registered health professional

Question 6

The physical therapist shall obtain informed consent
from a competent (1)_____- or his (2)_____

Answer 6

1. client
2. caregiver

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE: A PT must not inform the pts of alternative modes of intervention as they may get discouraged and switch to other countries or professionals

Answer 7

False

Inform pt that there could be treatments A B C for his condition but you can only provide treatment A so pt can decide what treatment to
choose

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist uses data from a MD’s assessment to determine the diagnosis in terms of movement dysfunction, categories of impairment, functional limitations, abilities, and disabilities.

Answer 8

False

PTs performs their own examination and evaluation

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist reassesses the patient throughout the duration of care and modifies or discontinues the plan of care accordingly

Answer 9

True

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist discharges the patient from physical therapy intervention when set goals have been achieved

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The following are reasons why an intervention is discontinued, EXCEPT:

A. the goals have been achieved
B. patient refuses continuation of intervention
C. patient is unable to continue receiving care
D. PT cannot treat the pt
E. PT is lazy to do so

Answer 11

E. PT is lazy to do so

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist is responsible for his own professional development through any continuing
education program

Answer 12

True

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE: The PT participates in the education of the public, including prevention, health promotion and wellness services.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

A ______ is a set of principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior

Answer 14

Code of Ethics

Question 15

TRUE OR FALSE: The purpose of the code is to provide patients and other interested persons with guidelines for making ethical choices in the conduct of their work. Code of ethics is necessary because it will hinders us in our decision making because in some situations, there are ethical dilemmas.

A. Both statements are correct
B. Both statements are incorrect
C. Only the 1st statement is correct
D. Only the 2nd statement is correct

Answer 15

B. Both statements are incorrect

Question 16

The following are target skills in the code of ethics, EXCEPT:

A. Arguing in morally reasonable ways towards beliefs that
are justified
B. Manifesting attitudes of care and respect for other
persons and for one’s self
C. Appreciating diversity
D. Acting in morally irresponsible ways
E. Maintain moral integrity

Answer 16

D. Acting in morally irresponsible ways

Question 17

________ is active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the physical therapist.

Answer 17

Accountability

Question 18

______ is the primary regard for our devotion to the
internet of patients/clients

Answer 18

Altruism

Question 19

_______ is the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience, a precursor of caring.

Answer 19

Compassion

Question 20

_______ is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the
needs and values of others.

Answer 20

Caring

Question 21

_______ is physical therapy practice that consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding
personal limits, integrates judgment, and the patient/client perspective, embraces advancement, challenges
mediocrity, and works toward development of new
knowledge.

Answer 21

Excellence

Question 22

__________ is known as the steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or
professional standards.

Answer 22

Integrity

Question 23

______ is the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to individual patients/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society.

Answer 23

Professional duty

Question 24

________ is the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness.

Answer 24

Social responsibility

Question 25

Enumerate the core values of a PT.

Answer 25

1. Accountability
2. Altruism
3. Compassion/ Caring
4. Excellence
5. Integrity
6. Professional duty
7. Social responsibility

Question 26

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Conveying intellectual humility in professional and interpersonal situations
2. Assuming responsibility for learning and change
3. Completing patient/client care and professional responsibility prior to personal needs

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 26

1. D
2. A
3. B

Question 27

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Communicating accurately to others
2. Designing patient/client programs/interventions that are
   congruent with patient/client needs
3. Embracing the patient/client’s emotional and
   psychological aspects of care

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 27

1. A
2. C
3. C

Question 28

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Being an advocate for patient/client’s needs
2. Demonstrating beneficence by providing “optimal care”.
3. Recognizing the limits of one’s expertise and making
   referrals appropriately

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 28

1. C
2. F
3. E

Question 29

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Articulating and internalizing stated ideals and
   professional values
2. Abiding the rules, regulations, and laws applicable to the
   profession
3. Ensuring that existing social policy is in the best interest
   of the patient/client

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 29

1. E
2. E
3. G

Question 30

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Understanding an individual’s perspective
2. Sharing one’s knowledge with others
3. Promoting cultural competence within the profession and
   the larger public

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 30

1. C
2. D
3. G

Question 31

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Providing pro-bono services
2. Taking pride in one’s profession
3. Demonstrating a tolerance for ambiguity.

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 31

1. B
2. F
3. D

Question 32

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Acknowledging and accepting consequences of his/her
   actions
2. Responding to patient/client’s goals and needs
3. Placing patient/client’s needs above the physical
   therapists

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 32

1. A
2. A
3. B

Question 33

Match the core values of a PT.

1. Demonstrating investment in the profession of physical
   therapy.
2. Preserving the safety, security, and confidentiality of
   individuals in all professional contexts
3. Seeking continuous improvement in quality of care.

A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Compassion/ Caring
D. Excellence
E. Integrity
F. Professional duty
G. Social responsibility

Answer 33

1. D
2. F
3. A

Question 34

TRUE OR FALSE: PTs must always have a plan B in treating a pt.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

TRUE OR FALSE: When a pt developed another medical condition, interventions are discontinued

Answer 35

True

This is because they are unable to receive continuing care