Smart Goals & Values Based Behaviors
Clinical Settings
Administrative/Business of PT
Studying/Learning
Interventions
100

What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

Specific

Measurable

Applicable

Reachable

Timely

100

Chronic heart failure may benefit from what kind of physical therapy.

Cardiopulmonary physical therapy

100

When in a clinical setting, if a PTA as questions who can they ask for guidance? 

PT

Other PTAs

Direct supervisor

100

What phase of test taking sure students answer all questions they are confident that they know?

First

100

Give an example of a type of manual therapy you may perform on a patient

Manipulation, massage, mobilization

200

Why is lifelong learning a priority for PTAs?

Because health care changes and your employment setting may change.

200

In what setting might you use an IEP (individual learning plan)? What does an IEP contain? 

School based setting. It contains goals, goal dates, and patient history.

200

What does risk management do for an organization?

It limits the threat of legal liability.

200

What is a learning style?

A preferred method of learning for an individual.

200

Give an example of a type of biophysical agent.

Ice, heat, ultrasound

300

If you re-arrange your schedule for a patient that is having difficulty making an appointment, what values based behavior are you demonstrating?

Altruism

300
If a patient is able to go home after discharge from the hospital, but needs continued care from PT, OT, or nursing, what kind of care is available to them? 

Home Health or OP therapy

300

Where would you find information regarding your facilities dress code?

Policy and Procedure Manual

300

If you suspect a patient is being abused, what authorities should you contact?

Police, DCFS, APS, the PT, and your direct supervisor.

300

Give an example of two types of strengthening exercises.

Isometric, Isokinetic, Isotonic

400

If you are arriving late to work regularly you are not performing in which area of values based behaviors?

Duty

400

Geriatrics is an area of therapy that deals with what group of people?

Over 65 years of age.
400

Name 3 ways to be prepared for an interview.

Dress nicely, have resume prepared, have questions to ask.

400

Harper has multiple kinds of Student Support Services available on campus. List 3

Anatomy Lab

Writing Center

Testing Center

Study groups/Tables

Library assistance

400

Why would PROM be used as a treatment technique?

To prevent injury to a recent surgical site and to improve ROM in a patient that can not attain the range independently.

500

Why is it important to have measurable goals? 

So you know if you have achieved the goal.

500

Can PTAs hold specialized certifications such as wound care specialists? 

Yes

500

Why do clinics perform peer review of documentation?

To improve quality of care, to prevent over utilization of resources, to improve documentation, to allow therapists to learn from each other, and to maintain high professional standards.

500

Name two methods beneficial for a visual learner to enhance their learning.

Use graphics, watch videos, review demonstrations, write notes.

500

How could you make shoulder abduction gravity neutral? 

Have the patient lay supine.

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