Concepts of Rehab Sciences Exam 2 Questions with 100% correct answers + detailed rationales

Communication

What is defined as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior; exchange of information, or personal rapport?

Interpersonal communication

What is a form of communication that is used when we view others as unique individuals and interact with them for the purpose of maintaining an ongoing relationship?

7%

What percent of communication comes from actual words?

93%

What percent of communication is affected by body language, attitude, and tone?

Therapeutic communication

What is the process of communication that focuses on advancing physical and emotional well-being of the patient?

Therapeutic communication

What type of communication is used in healthcare and in effective inter-professional teams; necessary to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes?

Unique skills and abilities

Effective communication and teamwork begins with the recognition that each member of the team has ______ _____ & _____ to offer and deserves to be engaged in respectful interactions with other team members.

True

(T/F) The absence of components of effective communication lead to barriers for the development of effective healthcare teams.

Health communication

What is defined as communication methods and strategies used to inform individuals about health care facts and best practices, with the aim of improving patient health outcomes and enriching personal and community behaviors and public health practices?

Collaboration in healthcare

What is defined as health care professionals assuming complementary roles and cooperatively working together, sharing responsibility for problem solving and making decisions to formulate and carry out plans for patient care?

Situationally effective and appropriate communication behaviors; sensitive to the perspectives of others; maintains or enhances the relationship.

What are the characteristics of highly effective communication?

Rapport and trust

What are two keys for effective communication in the healthcare team?

Rapport

What key for effective communication in the healthcare team is defined as an acceptance and understanding of others?

Trust

What key for effective communication in the healthcare team is defined as each team member can depend on the other team members; no fear that the interaction will be inconsistent with previous interactions?

Maintaining or enhancing relationship

What must remain the ultimate goal of HC team communication?

True

(T/F) To communicate with patients, families, and team members in a form that is understandable you should avoid discipline-specific terminology.

True

(T/F) To communicate with patients, families, and team members in a form that is understandable written information should be written at or below a 5th grade reading level?

True

(T/F) To communicate with patients, families, and team members in a form that is understandable you should use materials that the patient can take home.

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

What does SBAR stand for in communicating during an emergency?

Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety

What does CUS stand for in communicating during an emergency?

APTA Oklahoma is the driving force for advancing and promoting the practice of physical therapy.

What is the mission statement for the APTA Oklahoma?

American Women's Physiotherapeutic Association (AWPA)

What was the first name of the APTA?

January 15, 1921 in NYC

When and where was the AWPA founded?

1923

When was "women's" dropped from the former name of the APTA?

1947

When was the current nomenclature "APTA" adopted?

"To establish and maintain a professional and scientific standard for those engaged in the profession and to encourage advanced study and the dissemination of information of professional interest"

What was the goal of the founders of the APTA?

1950-1970

During what time period was PT prescribed by physicians and the PTs had no input on the course of treatment?

1960-1970

When was there an increase in states providing formal licensure to PTs/PTAs, giving PT some independence?

1980s

When did direct access and increase autonomy begin in PT?

2000s

When did the majority of PT programs begin awarding the DPT degree?

Code of ethics; standards of practice; and Policies, positions, and guidelines

What 3 core documents describe and define the professional ideals of PTs?

Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

What document was originally published in 1997 is the description of PT Practice, for use by PTs and PTA educators, students, and clinicians? It guides patterns of practice, improves quality of care, promotes appropriate use of healthcare services, and explains PT practice to insurers, policymakers, and other healthcare professionals.

Physical therapist of record

What is the term for the PT who is responsible for patient and client management?

Ethical/Legal Considerations; Administration of the Physical Therapy Service; Patient and Client Management; Education; Advocacy; Research; Community Responsibility

What are the 7 primary standards found within the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy?

Can change area of practice at any point in your career

What is the pro of being a PT generalist?

Takes more time and effort to become an expert in a particular specialty area

What is the con of being a PT generalist?

Specialization

What is the process by which a physical therapist builds on a broad base of professional education and practice to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a particular area of practice?

False

(T/F) To sit for a specialist certification exam, it is not required for you to have current licensure to practice PT in the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

True

(T/F) To sit for a specialist certification exam you must have evidence of a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in the specialty area, 25% of which must have occurred within the last 3 years.

True

(T/F) You can disregard the 2,000 hour of clinical practice requirement in a specialty area if you complete a PT residency program in the specialty area.

2000, 25%

How many hours must be completed in a specialty area to sit for a specialist exam? What precent must have been within the last 3 years?

Residency

What is a post-professional planned learning experience comprised of a curriculum encompassing the essential knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of an advanced physical therapist within a defined area of practice?

RF-PTCAS

What do you apply for a PT residency through?

Fellowship program

What is a post-professional planned learning experience comprised of a curriculum encompassing the essential knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of an advanced physical therapist within a defined area of subspecialty practice?

40

How many CEUs (hours) are required every 2 years in Oklahoma?

20

How many CEUs must be completed in category A (live content) every 2 years?

3

How many CEUs must be completed in ethics every 2 years?

True

(T/F) We are autonomous practitioners.

Physician, surgeon, PA, dentists, chiropractors, and podiatrists

Who can refer patients to PTs?

Direct access

What is the ability to evaluate and treat a patient without a referral from a physician or other provider?

30

How many days can a PT see a patient without a referrel?

Function

What is the fundamental role of rehabiliation?

Function

What is defined as "the activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person?"

True

(T/F) Functioning and disability are human experiences.

International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)

How do we measure function?

Body functions and structures

What is missing?

Health condition (disorder or disease)

What is missing?

Participation

What is missing?

Personal factors

What is missing?

Environmental factors

What is missing?

Activities

What is missing?

80

What percent of adults 65+ have at least 1 chronic condition?

68

What percent of adults 65+ have at least 2 chronic condition?

True

(T/F) Health services in high-income countries are not adequately integrated with long- term care systems.

Cure acute conditions

Health systems are often better designed to _____ _____ _____ than to manage and minimize the consequences of the chronic states prevalent in older age.

Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams and Teamwork

What are the 4 IPEC competency areas?

Provides 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.

What does the Healthy People initiative do?

Social and economic circumstances

What variable was found to impact musculoskeletal recovery the most?

Economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context

What are the 5 social determinants of health?

1 in 10

How many people in the U.S. do not have life insurance?

True

(T/F) People without insurance are less likely to have a primary care provider.

20%

What percent of health care outcomes are up to clinical care?

PRAPARE tool

What is the 2 page assessment that is good to get an overview of social health determinants for patients?