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master's degree

To become a physical therapist, you would be required to have a/n

Massage Therapist

the group of specialists who use manipulation or application of pressure to muscular or skeletal structures to provide pain relief for chronic inflammatory diseases.

Disablement Model

The model in physical therapy based on the functional abilities of the patient that result from a medical condition, including impairment functional limitation and disability is the...

community college

A healthcare workers name tag reads: Mao Smith, PTA. Mao MOST LIKELY earned her degree from a?

physiatrist

The name given to a physician who practices physical medicine is?

Tertiary

The level of care that focuses on particular health services provided by socialists is?

Polio

The post WW2 disease which encouraged the growth of physical therapy was?

ergonomics

the applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries is?

orthopaedic section

the special interest group within the APTA that focuses on occupational health, foot and ankle, performing arts, pain management and animal physical therapy belongs to the?

House of Delegates

the group within the APTA that adopts ethical principles and standards to govern the conduct of members of the association in their professional roles is the?

federal statute

the american disabilities act which requires health care services be available to persons with disabilities is a?

licensure

the regulation for the PTA that creates a scope of practice, authorizes individual practice in a state, and legally protects the profession is?

malpractice

the therapist who excessively exercises a joint on a patient and causes damage can be sued for?

A. Aerobic training *

B. birth defects

C. degenerative changes

D. repeated stress

all of the following can cause dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system except?

ankle

a common sire for a sprain is the

quantitative measurement

when the physical therapist observes and describes patterns of movement and deformities, he/she is doing a/n

Goniometry

measure and document passive range of motion

usual purpose for administering cold therapy is to

reduce swelling

Traumatic injuries

fractures, sprains, strains are classified as?

Ultrasound

The treatment that uses sound waves to penetrate the tissue and cause an increase in

isotonic exercise

flexing the elbow with a dumbbell in hand is classified as a/n

stroke

The two most common neuromuscular conditions encountered with age are alzheimer's disease and

endurance

when the healing process for spinal cord injury is taking place the emphasis is placed on increasing strength in unaffected muscles, cardiorespiratory capacity and

exacerbating-remitting form

the course in muscular sclerosis in which the patient has periods of worsening followed by periods of improvement is the?

Parkinson's disease

the neuromuscular condition in which there is tremor, rigidity, and a slowness or lack of movement is?

walk cane

the type of cane with four legs and a handlebar that is used by a person who is recovering froma stroke?

cerebrovascular accidents

brunnstrom's approach was directed on studying the movements and recovery activities of patients who had?

tone

the function you are assessing when you evaluate the tension exerted or maintained by muscles at rest and during movement is the?

heart attack

the condition that occurs when the coronary arteries are blocked in a/n?

restrictive lung disease

a disease in the ability of the lungs to expand, which results in a decrease in the volume of air that can move in an out of the lungs, is classified as a/n

A. blood pressure monitoring

B. chest x-ray

C. continuous ECG monitoring

D. feedback from patient reporting symptoms

generally, all of the following are testing procedures used during an exercise stress test EXCEPT?

blood gas analysis

the test that is done to assess how well the lungs are being ventilated or of there is a deficit in respirations is the?

Level C

The therapeutic classification of diseases if the heart for the patient with cardiac disease whose ordinary physical activity should be moderately restricted and whose more strenuous efforts should be discontinued is?

step 3

using the seven step inpatient rehabilitation program, a person with a myocardial infarction who can do warm up exercises, stretching, and walk 50 ft and back at a slow pace is?

foot of bed elevated 20 inches, positioned on abdomen

The postural drainage position to facilitate drainage from the lower lobes, lateral nasal segments of the lungs is

Epidermis

outermost layer of skin

Allow for accumulation of platelets and platelet clots

The initial reaction during the inflammatory phase of wound healing is vasoconstriction to

Ground substance

During proliferation cells are provided some vision for the healing tissue by formation of

maturation phase

The phase in wound healing in which work-hardening and work-conditions exercises are energetically pursued by a therapist is the

Stage 3

When a pressure ulcer consists of full-thickness tissue loss with necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, which may extend down to underlying tissue, is classified as

Loss of sensory feedback

A neuropathic ulcer is cause by

3

Using the Vancouver burn scar scale, a scar that is purple and not easily moved is classified as a

pressure garments

The treatment that is used in scar management to decrease hypertrophy of the scar and confine the scar to normal anatomical parameters is

activity/functional limitations

In classifying the disability characteristics of locomotion, communication, and oral function the therapist is looking at the area in the WHO model regarding

chromosomal disorders

The childhood diseases cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome are classified as

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory

The test and measure that is used to assess the need for disability-related adapted equipment as well as activity preferences addressed by the child is the

Teaching the patient exercise routines to maintain flexibility

The physical therapist can best help the older patient with osteoarthritis by

hydrotherapy

The interventions the physical therapist can use for the patient with diabetes who has foot ulcers is debridement wound care techniques and

Pain

The visual analog rating scale is used with older people to measure

Functional reach test

The simple test that ya useful in predictions the likelihood of an elderly person falling is the