Which of the following best describes how a patient can be subject to ageism?
A. A therapist is preparing to evaluate an 82-year-old female, whom they have not yet met, and they pre-typed their notes stating the prognosis to be fair due to the patient's inability to participate in aerobic activi...
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Which of the following best describes how a patient can be subject to ageism?
A. A therapist is preparing to evaluate an 82-year-old female, whom they have not yet met, and
they pre-typed their notes stating the prognosis to be fair due to the patient's inability to
participate in aerobic activities.
B. Prior to meeting there next patient and therapist request a translator or four different therapist
speak Spanish to perform the treatment for the 64 year old patient who recently moved to the
United States from Mexico.
C. A therapist remarks that there's 76 year old. Patient is doing pretty well with strength training,
considering there a ffemale.
D. A therapist performs, a single leg balance test for their 67 year old. Patient diagnosed with
vestibular dysfunction. correct answers A
When the goal of treatment is to direct someone's movement, the most effective tactile cues are
directed distally while controlling the center
True or false correct answers True
While working with a patient the physical therapist assistant assigned an exercise to be
performed and then walks a few steps away to mention how much they hate their job to a
coworker nearby, which of the following terms best describes the scenario?
A. Compassion fatigue
B. Burn out.
C. Boredom.
D. Stress management correct answers B
Patients who believe that they can succeed in a task tend to have better functional outcomes in
rehabilitation.
True or false correct answers True
Which of the following has been called one of the "last acceptable forms of prejudice "where
people commonly experience stereotypical negative portrayals in the media, as well as
discrimination, at home, in education settings, and in the workplace?
A. Obesity bias
B. Mental illness a bias.
C. Substance-abuse bias.
D. HIV/aids bias correct answers A
What would be the best response to a visibly upset patient who expresses concerns about dying
and wants to talk about spiritual matters?
A. Tell them that it is hospital policy that you can only discuss therapy with her.
B. Allow them to Express her concerns and offer additional resources.
C. Tell them that you will go get the physician to speak to her.
, D. Tell them what you believe so she can choose the best spiritual path correct answers B
Which of the following statements is true about interactions with patients?
A. Unchallenged assumptions about our patients generally are favorable
B. Our past experiences shape our attitudes towards our patients, but not our beliefs.
C. Our attitudes are expressed at a conscious level as well as an unconscious level.
D our past experiences have a little to do with our present therapeutic relationships correct
answers C
When working with a patient who recently had a transtibial amputation what is the most
productive way to encourage adherence to an exercise program?
A. Include only exercises that he can do lying down.
B. Design exercises so that they require assistance from his partner.
C. Include exercises that will further his goal of walking with a prosthesis.
D. Designed the exercise program to be performed multiple times a day. correct answers C
Therapists in a nursing home, have poor productivity and often lack creativity with interventions.
Which of the following factors most likely accounts for these problems?
A. The staff is experiencing burn out
B. The staff is older and less likely to use evidence base interventions
C. The patients are very demanding and have a difficult personalities.
D. The staff do not genuinely care about the patients correct answers A
Which of the following factors is most likely to motivate patients to engage in ongoing helpful
behaviors?
A. Knowing the benefits of healthful behaviors.
B. Freedom from demands of work and home
C. A high sense of self esteem.
D. Awareness that significant changes needed. correct answers C
After 50 year, old Thelma completed chemotherapy treatments for cancer, she was not
functionally independent to return home instead was admitted to an extended care facility. After
two weeks, she was readmitted to the hospital, due to dehydration, electrolyte in balance, and
pressure injury on her right heel. Telma is not physically able to contribute significantly to most
mobility tasks. Thelma is 54 tall and weighs 65 kg. You are scheduled to work with Alma to
begin functional activities, examine her pressure entry and assist with her transfers. Which
questions should be appropriate to ask how much during your patient interview to help build a
therapeutic alliance and gain her trust to perform these activities with you? correct answers - I
would like to assist and teach you how to move in bed safely. Will that be OK?
- Do you currently have any discomfort?
- I would like to help you with getting into your wheelchair so you can eat lunch. Will that be
OK?
- How are you feeling today?
- Is it OK if I check your pressure limit?
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