Week 2 Study Guide (5)

What does the abbreviation PTA stand for?

Physical Therapist Assistant

What three major events contributed to the creation of the profession of physical therapy?

World War 1, World War 2, Polio Epidemic (1930)

Who are the first two known physical therapists?

Mary McMillan and Margarette Sanderson

When was the role of the PTA created?

1921

What does the abbreviation APTA stand for?

American Physical Therapy Association

When was the APTA created?

1969

What is the mission of the APTA?

Advances the profession of PT to improve health in society.

What is the vision of the APTA?

Transforms society by optimizing movement to improve human experience.

What is the House of Delegates in the APTA?

An APTA policy making body that comprises voting and non-voting delegates.

How many Sections are there in the APTA?

18 Sections.

How many Chapters of APTA are there?

51 Chapters (one for each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia).

Name three benefits of belonging to the APTA.

1. Unlimited access to expert content. 2) Free and discounted courses. 3) Full-text access to scientific literature.

What is Direct Access to Physical Therapy?

Seeing a PT without a referral from a doctor (10-30 visits allowed in NY).

What does FSBPT stand for?

Federal State Boards of Physical Therapy.

What does CAPTE stand for?

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Which organization creates the PTA national licensing exam?

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

Which organization is responsible for PTA program accreditation?

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

How do the missions of FSBPT and CAPTE protect the public?

By providing service and leadership to promote safe, competent physical therapy practice.

What is the core meaning of a medical term usually provided by?

A root word.

What is found at the end of a medical term?

A suffix.

What is found at the start of a medical term?

A prefix.

What is a combining form in medical terminology?

A root + combining vowel.

Which is the most commonly used combining vowel?

The letter 'O'.

What does the suffix -algia refer to?

Pain.

What does the suffix -emia refer to?

Blood condition.

What does the suffix -itis refer to?

Inflammation.

What does the prefix Hyper- mean?

Excessive.

What does the prefix Hypo- mean?

Deficient; below.

What does the prefix Inter- mean?

Between.

What does the prefix Intra- mean?

Within.

What does the suffix -ostomy refer to?

Creation of a new opening.

What is a goniometer used for?

To measure joint angles.

What does the suffix -ectomy refer to?

Surgical removal.

What does the prefix Dys- mean?

Bad, difficult, or painful.

What does the suffix -plasty refer to?

Surgical repair.

What is the medical term for excessive development?

Hypertrophy.

What does the suffix -oma refer to?

Tumor.

What does the prefix Mono- mean?

One.

What does the prefix Pre- mean?

Before.

What does the suffix -tomy refer to?

Incision.

What is indicated by the suffix -rrhage?

Bleeding or profuse flow.