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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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Wheelchair DOs

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Place yourself as close as possible to the seat you want to move

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2
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Wheelchair DOs

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Both wheel locks on before getting in or out

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3
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Wheelchair DOs

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Shift weight often to avoid pressure sores

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4
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Wheelchair DOs

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Point casters in direction of the seat you want to move

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5
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Wheelchair DOs

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Remove or swing away leg rests before moving out of chair

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6
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Wheelchair DOs

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Slow down before going up or down slopes

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7
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Don’ts

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Make changes to chair
Lean forward while legs are on rests
Try to pick up anything from the floor by reaching between knees
Release wheel locks while reaching back
Use wheel locks as a brake
Sit in chair while being transported somewhere
Carry hot items in lap
Use wheelchair to help walk
Lift wheelchair from armrests. Use frame
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8
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SOAP

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Subjective: what patient or caregivers said.
Objective: what was done during treatment. Interventions and data collection
Assessment: summary of how patient is progressing. STO-short term objectives
Plan: recommendations for follow up interventions

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9
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STOs

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Should be:
Measurable
Timeable
Functional

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10
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Generic Abilities

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Critical thinking
Communication
Problem Solving
Interpersonal skills
Responsibility
Professionalism
Use of feedback
Stress management
Commitment to learning
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11
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Editor of physical therapy journal

A

Rebecca Craik

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12
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What era did reconstruction aides work

A

1917 when the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical reconstruction was created

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13
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First president of American Woman’s PT Association

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Mary McMillan

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14
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Name of first PT professional journal

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P.T. Review

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15
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What organization supervised develop my and accreditation of PT programs from the 1920s to the 1970s?

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Council on Medical Education and hospitals of the AMA.

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16
Q

What year did a BA become min entry level education requirement

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1960

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17
Q

Medical specialty for physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehab?

A

Physiatrists

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18
Q

What year was clinical specialty into toasted by APTA?

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1978

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19
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How many programs for PT

A

12

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20
Q

How many programs for PTAs

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24 as of 5/2015

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21
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Current president of APTA

A

Sharon L. Dunn

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22
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Current president of Texas chapter of APTA

A

Michael James Conners

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23
Q

What does CSM stand for?

A

Combined Sections Meeting

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24
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What are the sections of APTA

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Acute care
Aquatic PT
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Clinical Electrophysiology and wound mgt
Education
Federal PT
Geriatrics
Hand Rehab
Health Policy and Admin
Home health
Neurology
Oncology
Orthopedic
Pediatrics
Private practice
Research
Sports
Women's Heath
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25
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What degree will you receive as a PTA

A

Associate of applied science, physical therapist assistant

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26
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What types of programs for PTAs

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2 years/5 semesters/71 credits, passing national licensure exam

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27
Q

Polio epidemic

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1894
1914
1916

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28
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Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction

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1917

Responsible for training and managing reconstruction aides

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29
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Reed college

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April 1918

Largest of 7 emergency training programs for reconstruction aides

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30
Q

Keen’s chop house meeting

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Jan 1921

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31
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Name of the first national organization

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American Woman’s Physical Therapeutic Association

Jan 1921

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32
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When did AWPTA become APTA?

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1947
When term physiatrists gained acceptance, PTS could call their practice physical therapy. Name of the national organization was changed to APTA (American physical therapy association).

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33
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Woman’s Medical Specialists Corps created

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1947

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34
Q

Salk Vaccine

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1951

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35
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Army medical specialist corps

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1955

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36
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When was the journal renamed Physical Therapy (the journal)?

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1962

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37
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Helen Blood

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Helped introduce PTAs to the profession.
First chairman of committee to Study Utilization and Training of Nonprofessional Assistants.
1964

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38
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Training and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant. When did PTAS become part of the profession?

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1967

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39
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PTAs granted temporary membership in APTA

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1970

40
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PTAs granted permanent membership in APTA

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1970

41
Q

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

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1977

42
Q

Post-baccalaureate degree required in PT

A

1979

43
Q

Cheryl Carpenter Davis
Affiliate Special Interest Group
Affiliate Assembly (1989)

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1983

Formed first special interest group for PTAs

44
Q

When did Affiliate Assembly become National Assembly

A

1998

45
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When was APTA Vision Statement of PT created?

A

2000

46
Q

PTA caucus created?

A

2006

47
Q

Most common means of spreading infection

A

Contact transmission

48
Q

Nosocomial Infection

A

One obtained while in a hospital

49
Q

Marguerite Sanderson

A

Civilian who transferred to Walter Reed to organize overseas units. Worked for militate status, but was called a civilian employee of corps

50
Q

Ruby Decker

A

PT pioneer in TX. First director of school of PT at UTMB Galveston (1st program instate)

51
Q

Dr. Granger

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Chief of the Physical Therapy section of the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction during WWI

52
Q

Dr. Bracket

A

Chief surgeon of Orthpedic Military Corps in Home Sevices

53
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Dr. Goldthwait

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Chief Surgeon in Orthopedic Military Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.

54
Q

General Gorgas

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Surgeon General of US. Recognized need for PT during polio epidemic and sent people to Europe for training.

55
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Measurement for wheelchair seat

A

Width of patients hips plus 2 inches

56
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Seat width

A

Width of patients hips plus 2 inches

57
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Seat depth

A

Hips to popliteal fossa (knee pit) minus 2 inches

58
Q

Seat height, leg length

A

Popliteal fossa to heel plus 2 inches

59
Q

Back Height

A

Hips to Axilla minus 4 inches

60
Q

Armrest height

A

Seat to olecranon process plus 1 inch.

61
Q

Broca’s apahsia

A

Expressive dysfunction. Trouble speaking/communicating needs verbally.

62
Q

Wernicke’s apahsia

A

Receptive dysfunction. Trouble understanding.

63
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Global apahsia

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Expressive and receptive dysfunction. Trouble speaking and understanding.

64
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Paraplegia

A

Paralysis of lower extremities

65
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Quadriplegia

A

Paralysis of all 4 limbs

66
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Hemiplegia

A

Paralysis of one half of body

67
Q

Diplegia

A

Paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of body

68
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President of APTA

A

Sharon Dunn

69
Q

Respiration

A

Process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between air we breathe and blood cells that pass through lungs

70
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Ventilation

A

Process of inspiration and expiration. Results in exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air found in lungs and pulmonary circulation

71
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Inspiration

A

Contraction of muscles of respiration. Movement of air into lungs

72
Q

Expiration

A

Breathing out

73
Q

Sprain

A

Trauma to ligaments connecting a joint

74
Q

Strain

A

Sudden contraction of muscle.

Excessive stretch of muscle that can cause tearing of muscle fibers

75
Q

Dr. Kabat’s technique.

Emphasizes specific patterns of movement in retraining neuromuscular activities

A

Proprioreceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

76
Q

Wheelchair DOs

A

Make sure chair arms are locked

77
Q

Define PT as stated by the Texas practice act and Guide
ETI
DAPCA
IDD

A

Physical therapy means the examination, treatment or instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct and alleviate physical disability and pain from injury, disease, disorders.

78
Q 
Define PT from Guide
RMP
Ofunction
OQOL
MH
A 
Pt is the
Restoration
Maintenance
Promotion
Of optimal physical function and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
79
Q

Identify Objectives of PT using APTA Model Definition of PT for State Practice Acts

A

Examining individuals
Alleviating impairment with interventions
Preventing injury and limitations
Promoting fitness, wellness, quality of life
Engaging in education, research and consultation

80
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5 clinical objectives of PT

A 
Increase strength and endurance
Increase ROM
Improve coordination
Improve balance
Correct posture
81
Q

5 therapeutic interventions

A 
Therapeutic exercise
Functional training in self-care and home management
Manual therapy techniques
Airway clearance techniques
Electro therapeutic modalities
82
Q

Settings in which PT is practiced

A 
Hospitals
Outpatient clinics
Rehab facilities
Skilled nursing facilities
Long term care facilities
Schools
Home
Fitness and sports training 
Athletic facilities
Education or research
Armed forces
83
Q

Define PTA

A

Educated individual
Works under direction/supervision of PT
Graduate of a PTA education program accredited by CAPTE

84
Q

List specialties of PT

A 
Cardiovascular/pulmonary
Clinical electrophysiologic
Geriatric
Neurology
Orthopaedic
Pediatric
Sports
Women's Health
85
Q

What is the primary unit of the APTA

A

Membership

86
Q

Districts

A

Most local organizational unit

87
Q

Chapters

A

State level. 51 chapters. One for each state and the district of Colombia

88
Q

Sections

A

National level exclusively. 18 sections

89
Q

List the generic abilities

A 
Critical thinking
Communication
Problem solving
Responsibility
Professionalism
Use of constructive feedback
Effective use of time and resources
Stress management
Commitment to learning
90
Q

List core values

A 
Accountability
Altruism
Compassion/caring
Excellence
Integrity
Professional duty
Social responsibility
91
Q

Identify three factors involved with transmission based precautions for infections and how they contribute to the cycle of cross contamination and infection.

A 
A source (resuivor) of the infectious agent
A susceptible host with a portal of entry receptive to the agent
A mode of transmission for the agent
92
Q

Correct order for donning sterile apparel

A

Hair/foot covering
Mask
Gown
Gloves

93
Q

List 8 principles of patient care

A 
Greet patient
Explain what will be done and obtain consent
Establish rapport
Handle gently but firmly
Build confidence
Make patient comfortable
End treatment on positive note
Give time of next treatment
94
Q

Rood’s approach

A

Final sensiormotor approach developed by Margaret Rood. Before treatment can begin the therapist must apply facilitation and inhibition techniques to help normalize muscle tone

95
Q

Brunnstrom’s approach

A

Developed by Signe Brunnstrom. Techniques to help stroke victims recover movement and function.

96
Q

Neurodevelopmental treatment

A

Technique developed by Berta and Keith Bobath for children with CP and adults with stroke. Aim of treatment is to inhibit abnormal patterns of movement and facilitate integrated, automatic reactions and voluntary functional activity.

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