Unit 1 Quiz 2 Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a type of care provided by Physical Therapists in the Emergency Department?
Reduction of a dislocated shoulder
Which of the following describe a patient in the Intensive Care Unit?
-a patient with Polytrauma that requires continuous monitoring and treatment using special medical equipment
-a patient with severe infections that is medically unstable and critically ill
-a patient in Acute Respiratory Failure that requires mechanical ventilation
True or False:
A patient can move up or down levels in the continuum of care.
True
Which are TRUE of the Acute Care Setting? (select all that apply)
-high volume, fast paced, unpredictable
-short/quick treatment sessions per day
To ensure safety during treatment sessions, the acute care physical therapist must:
-manage lines, leads, and tubes during mobilization
-monitor vital signs before, during, and after mobilization
-interpret lab values to determine if the patient can be mobilized
What is the Maximum length of stay for a patient in a Skilled Nursing Facility that is making progress?
100 days
Which of the following describe a patient in the Intensive Care Unit?
-a patient that requires continuous monitoring and treatment using special medical equipment
-patient is medically unstable and critically ill
-patient requires mechanical ventilation
Which statement is TRUE about the delivery of physical therapy services in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility?
Length of stay is a few weeks, pt acuity is high, number of patients is low, treatment sessions are 1 hour a day or more
Inpatient settings differ in treatment session duration, lengths of stay, patient acuity & number of patients. Which of the following describes the acute care hospital setting?
PTs see a high number of very ill/post-surgical patients 15 minutes/day for 1 to 5 days
A patient can enter the health care system at any point in the continuum.
True
In which setting could you find the following patient?
A patient who is being weaned from a mechanical ventilator that requires intensive, extended inter-professional medical and rehabilitative care, that can tolerate 1 hour of therapy per day, 3 days a week, with a length of stay of >25 days.
LTACH
Which of the following statements describes the Reasonable and Necessary coverage of physical therapy in the Skilled Nursing Facility setting?
the services require the skills of a qualified therapist for the performance of a safe and effective maintenance program
Which of the following factors are considered when determining the discharge destination that a patient will need? (check all that apply)
-Patient acuity
-Patient’s cultural beliefs
-Patient/Family concerns
The main focus of treatment interventions for patients in the Inpatient Setting (Acute Care Hospital, LTACH, IRF, SNF) is to work toward big picture goals like functional mobility and ambulation.
True
