S1_L1: The Practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines Flashcards
When was the standards of practice in the Philippine Physical Therapy Association ratified?
November 26, 2000
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
- develop
- maintain
- restore
TRUE OR FALSE: If one is not registered in PRC, he is not allowed to practice PT in the PH
True
The physical therapist practices according to what code?
Code of Ethics of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association
The physical therapist receives patients upon the referral of?
duly licensed and registered health professional
The physical therapist shall obtain informed consent
from a competent (1)_____- or his (2)_____
- client
- caregiver
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
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
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.
False
PTs performs their own examination and evaluation
TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist reassesses the patient throughout the duration of care and modifies or discontinues the plan of care accordingly
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist discharges the patient from physical therapy intervention when set goals have been achieved
True
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
E. PT is lazy to do so
TRUE OR FALSE: The physical therapist is responsible for his own professional development through any continuing
education program
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The PT participates in the education of the public, including prevention, health promotion and wellness services.
True
A ______ is a set of principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior
Code of Ethics
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
B. Both statements are incorrect