supervision/PTA quiz Flashcards
Multiple Answer: A PT is considering delegating certain interventions to a PTA but recognizes that certain interventions can not be delegated to a PTA under any circumstances, according to the Colorado Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules. Which of the following MAY NOT be delegated in this situation? (check all that apply):
- Sharp Debridement
- General Wound Care
- Joint Mobilization
- Joint Manipulation
*** Sharp Debridement **
*** Joint Manipulation **
Multiple Answer: Which of the following items CAN NOT be performed by a PTA? (check all that apply)
- Reevaluation
- Reassessment
- Evaluation
- Change to Plan of Care
** Reevaluation **
* Reassessment
** Evaluation
* Change to Plan of Care **
What is the definition of Direct supervision?
* the PT is not required to be on site for direction and supervision, but must be available at least by telecommunications.
* the PT is physically present in the same physical building
* the PT is physically present or immediately available in the same physical building to support the individual being supervised.
*** the PT is physically present in the same physical building **
Which of the following must be under General Supervision by a Physical Therapist in Colorado (according to statute and rules) when providing care to a patient under a physical therapists plan of care?
- PTA
- PT Student
- PTA Student
- Massage Therapist
PTA
What is the correct term for the PTA professional?
physical therapist assistant
How many assisting care providers (non-PT’s) can a PT supervise (at one time) under Colorado’s Physical Therapy Practice Act?
4
Who is EXCLUDED FROM the individuals that a PT can supervise (at one time) under Colorado’s Physical Therapy Practice Act?
* PT aide
* PTA
* Otherwise regulated professional
* PTA student
* PT student
- ** PTA student
- PT student **
What is the name of the Colorado State agency charged with administratively regulating PTA’s?
DORA
What is the name of the accrediting body for PTA Programs?
CAPTE
Under Medicare Part B, which of the following types of personnel may provide support to a PT in provision of patient care? (NOTE: this is NOT referring to a “second set of hands.”)
PT aide
Massage Therapist
Otherwise regulated professionals like Athletic Trainer
PTA
PTA
T/F
Dry Needling appears in the Colorado Physical Therapy Practice Act. Therefore a new licensee can learn the technique from another physical therapist in their clinic and begin applying it to patients.
FALSE
Which of the following is most likely to result in physical therapist license revocation?
- Financial violation involving a patient
- Failure to renew license
- Driving under the influence of marijuana
- Felony conviction for sexual assault
- Patient abandonment
*** Felony conviction for sexual assault **
In the PT–PTA preferred working relationship the role of the PT is:
- To assess the PTA’s comfort level in performing delegated activities
- To know what a PTA can and cannot do legally
- To provide information and train the PTA if need be
- All of the above
all of the above
