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Why are practice acts important in physical therapy?

They help describe exercises, guide therapist's assessment of patient abilities, regulate therapy practice, and ensure safe training for patients.

What document produced by APTA outlines the physical therapist’s approach to patient care?

Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

What activities are fundamental to physical therapy practice?

Examination, maintaining and improving function and movement, and prevention.

Who can provide physical therapy interventions under a physical therapist's direction?

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs).

What is outside the scope of physical therapy practice?

Doubling the dosage of a patient's blood pressure medication.

What type of degree is required for PTA education program accreditation?

Associate's degree.

What does the term 'client' refer to in physical therapy?

An individual seeking PT services.

What event influenced the techniques of physical therapy to come to the U.S.?

World War I.

What childhood disease epidemic led to early physical therapy techniques?

Polio.

What group of women were the forerunners of physical therapy in the U.S.?

Reconstruction Aides.

What year was the APTA established?

1921. 
      

What was a founding objective of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association?

To establish professional and scientific standards in physical therapy.

Which organization supported physical therapy financing during and after World War II?

National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

What medical specialty led to the use of the title 'physical therapist'?

Physiatry.

Why were emergency courses authorized for physical therapy training?

To treat injured soldiers during World War I.

What best describes the evolution of academic degrees required to become a physical therapist?

Baccalaureate to post-baccalaureate to doctoral.

What does 'direct access' in physical therapy imply?

Practice without a physician's referral.

What event in 1983 impacted physical therapist and PTA education programs?

The master's degree was required to become a PT.

What was the first state to allow direct access for physical therapy?

California.

What organization promotes research in physical therapy?

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.

What is true for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties?

It certifies PTs with advanced knowledge in specialty areas.

How did PTA rights evolve in the House of Delegates?

Voting rights were restored with the creation of the PTA Caucus.

What actions did Vision 2020 promote?

Transition to doctoral education for PTs, lobbying for direct access, and Core Values development.

What did the Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession focus on?

Optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

What does altruism mean in Core Values for Physical Therapy?

Devotion to the interests of clients.

What level of medical care is provided by clinicians on a referral basis?

Secondary care.

Direct access to physical therapy falls under which type of healthcare?

Primary care.

Individuals with healthy lifestyle habits typically have what healthcare cost outcome?

Lower cost of health care.

What concept is essential to physical therapy practice according to Guide to Physical Therapist Practice?

Evidence-based practice.

Where do most physical therapists commonly work?

In a hospital.

What does critical inquiry in physical therapy refer to?

Research to provide evidence for clinical services.

To whom do physical therapists provide consultation?

Other health professionals and organizations.

Which of the following describes the Physical Therapist's Scope of Practice?

It evolves over time and applies to both PTs and PTAs.

What does intervention refer to in physical therapist practice?

Procedures conducted by the PT or PTA to achieve desired outcomes.

What phase of the patient management model involves obtaining medical history?

Examination.

What is the final component of the examination a PT performs?

Tests and measures.

At what point in patient management does a PT design a plan of care?

Diagnosis.

What is typically not part of the plan of care in patient management?

Insurance information.

What is the last component of the patient management model?

Outcomes.

What test measures body dimensions?

Anthropometric characteristics.

What analyzes body alignment and positioning?

Posture.

What type of communication serves as a permanent record?

Written communication.

Which of the following categorizes findings from the examination?

Diagnosis.

What does a physical therapist need to conclude the episode of care?

The patient is no longer able to further progress.

What portion of the SOAP note includes clinical judgment?

Assessment.

For PTA services, what requirement must be met?

Be licensed or certified in the respective state.

What is required for the fabrication of assistive devices by a physical therapist?

May require cooperation with a biomedical engineer.

Which intervention involves skilled hand techniques on soft tissues?

Manual therapy techniques.

What exercise type does not provide resistance or support?

Active free exercises.

What describes the effort produced by muscle in a given time?

Muscle power.

What would best increase endurance in a physical training program?

Low resistance with high repetitions.

What is an example of isotonic eccentric exercise for biceps?

The down phase of a push-up.

Why are closed kinetic chain exercises significant for rehabilitation?

They reflect the typical function of the lower extremity.

What common results from traumatic brain injuries?

Physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments.

What characterizes a hemorrhagic stroke?

An arterial bleed.

Which medication is given post-ischemic stroke?

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).

What is the leading cause of spinal cord injury?

Motor vehicle accidents.

What term refers to an injury where only the legs are affected?

Paraplegic.

What focuses on maintaining flexibility and strength in spinal cord injury therapy?

Physical therapy interventions.

When can vigorous functional training for spinal cord injury patients begin?

When medical clearance is obtained.

Which structure is part of the vestibular system's peripheral apparatus?

Semicircular canals.

What is physical therapy for vestibular dysfunction focused on?

History evaluation for symptom triggers.

What common symptom arises from vestibular disorders?

Vertigo.

What disease is characterized by demyelination of the nervous system?

Multiple sclerosis.

What condition commonly involves remissions and exacerbations?

Multiple sclerosis.

What affects both children and older adults?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI).

What neurological condition typically allows walking recovery within a year?

Stroke.

What is not a classic symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Pain.

What is deficient in Parkinson's disease, affecting movement control?

Dopamine.

What does not characterize typical Parkinson's patient presentation?

Erect posture.

What is the first examination step for a neurologic patient?

Obtain history from the patient.

What does motor learning's autonomous stage describe?

The motor skill is developed.

What technique uses a family member to assist the lesser involved upper extremity?

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT).

What communication deficit includes difficulty interpreting written communication?

Receptive aphasia.

Post-examination, what must a PT determine?

Focus on recovery vs compensatory strategies.

What current motor control theory recognizes the integration of systems?

Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT).

What does neuroplasticity denote?

The CNS's ability to adapt and remodel.

What leads to high mortality in the U.S.?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD).

What distinguishes respiration from ventilation?

Respiration is metabolic; ventilation is mechanical.

What are the two common COPD conditions?

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Which heart chamber first receives venous blood?

Right atrium.

What type of blood do pulmonary veins carry?

Oxygenated blood to the heart.

Which heart chamber has the highest muscle mass?

Left ventricle.

What structure is known as the heart's pacemaker?

Sinoatrial node.

What damages the heart and causes myocardial infarction?

Coronary arteries.

What component is not part of the upper conducting airway?

Trachea.

What helps prevent cardiovascular disease?

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

What builds up in congestive heart failure if the left ventricle fails?

Lungs.

What is a false statement about restrictive lung disease?

It is marked by a productive cough.

In an exercise stress test, how is the PT involved?

Monitoring ECG, blood pressure, and patient feedback.

Which cardiovascular procedure is invasive?

Cardiac catheterization.

What does the P wave in an ECG indicate?

Atrial depolarization.

What characterize ischemic heart conditions?

Angina.

What instrument performs pulmonary function tests?

Spirometer.

What is the medical management focus for pulmonary disease?

Promoting bronchodilation and decreasing inflammation.

What commonly causes valve dysfunction in the heart?

Aging-related degeneration.

How is the target heart rate in rehab calculated?

Based on maximal and resting heart rates and desired intensity.

Which cardiac rehab phase occurs in the hospital?

Phase I.

Which statement applies to well individuals in PT?

The PT provides strategies to prevent disease.

What does physical therapy for pulmonary patients involve?

Secretion removal.