History
Who was the first PT? and what were they first called?
Mary McMillen, reconstruction aides
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Which diagnostic test reports the percentage of blood composed of erythrocytes capable of carrying oxygen?
Hematocrit
What is the strongest type of evidence/information?
Systematic reviews - studies combined using systematic methods
A form of surgical asepsis where a specific area is preserved to maintain the sterility of objects contained with its area such as dressings or bandages would best describe which of the following?
The sterile field
When and why did PTs start treating?
early 1900's, polio epidemic and WW1
What part of SBAR would this be?
"Yes. I’m concerned that she may damage her hip and I was wondering if we could possibly get a goal for wheelchair mobility or UE strength exercise? Can you reassess her tomorrow?"
Recommendation
What is the normal values of WBC
4,000 - 11,000 /µL
what is validity vs reliability?
Validity is when an instrument measures what it is meant to measure
Reliability is when the measurement taken is consistent
Medical vs surgical asepsis
medical - prevent the spread of bacteria (clean technique)
surgical - keep the bacteria from entering (sterile technique)
What is the only component of patient management that a PTA directly contributes to?
Intervention
What is an example of an S and O in a soap note?
Subjective: Pt reports right ankle pain at 3/10
Objective: Dynamic sitting on physioball with minA at trunk for stability x 10 mins
What are the vital signs signaling postural hypotension?
Decrease in BP by at least 20 mm Hg systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic within 3 min of standing.
The concept of being responsible under the law, being answerable to one's action would refer to:
liable
If a patient performs 75% of the effort in an activity and assistance from you is required to complete that activity, which term defines the assistance level that will be documented?
min assist
When did the first class of PTAs graduate?
1969
What is an example of an A and P in a soap note?
Assessment: Pt demonstrated increased control with lower extremity exercises
Plan: Check orthotic fit and compliance next session
12-18bpm :)
What makes a refereed article?
Articles are written by experts and are reviewed by several other experts in the field before the article is published in the journal in order to ensure the article's quality.
When performing PROM to the scapula, the most critical landmarks you must palpate are:
the acromion process and inferior angle
What makes up the plan of care
Examination
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Prognosis
In section 435:20-7, what are the 2 types of supervision of the PTA and how do they differ?
Direct - eyes on you, PT is on site
General - PT is reachable by phone
When physicians are monitoring a patient's response to blood thinning medications and the potential for either bleeding risk or blood clots, they will keep a close eye on which of the following?
Protime (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
Besides the section numbers, describe the difference between the PT Practice Act and the Rules?
PT Practice Act is the law
Rules are the administrative code, emphasizes in greater detail
Name the end feels and what they are
empty - limited by pain
soft - stopped by tissue
hard - bone contacting bone