PTHA 1409 Unit 1, Exam 1 || with 100% Error-free Answers.
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Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act correct answers Physical therapy means the examination, treatment or instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct and alleviate physical disability and pain from injury, disease, disorders.
The Guide to PT Practice correct answers Physical t...
PTHA 1409 Unit 1, Exam 1 || with 100% Error-free Answers.
Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act correct answers Physical therapy means the examination,
treatment or instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct and alleviate physical
disability and pain from injury, disease, disorders.
The Guide to PT Practice correct answers Physical therapy is the restoration, maintenance, and
promotion of optimal physical function and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and
health.
Objectives of physical therapy stated in the APTA Model Definition of Physical Therapy for
State Practice Acts correct answers 1. Examining individuals
2. Alleviating impairments
3. Prevent injury
4. Promoting wellness
5. Engaging in education/research/consultation
Examining correct answers Examining individuals with impairments, functional limitations, and
disability or health-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and
intervention.
Alleviating correct answers Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by designing,
implementing, and modifying therapeutic intervention.
Prevent correct answers Prevent injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability.
Promoting correct answers fitness, wellness, quality of life
Engaging correct answers Engaging in consultation, education, and research.
Practice setting for PT correct answers hospitals
home health agencies
outpatient clinics
rehabilitation facilities
skilled nursing facilities
fitness and sports training centers
athletic facilities
long-term care
education and research
Define PTA correct answers technically educated healthcare provider who assists the PT in the
provision of physical therapy
Origin and history of PTA correct answers 1960's too few PTs
1964- committee to decide need for nonprofessional assistants
1967- first two programs for PTAs
, 1969-first graduates from Miami Dade and St. Mary's
1970- temporary membership in APTA
1973-permanent membership in APTA
1983 Cheryl Carpenter-DAvis formed ASIG, and established regions
1989- Affiliate Assembly
1998- National Assembly: PTAs who were memberrs of APTA were automatically members of
NA
Role of the PTA (detailed) correct answers provide physical therapy services under direction and
supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement components of patient care, obtain data
related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with PT to modify care as needed
PT Role correct answers to perform all aspects of patient/client management which would
include examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis they also provide services to prevent
pain and dysfunction
PTA Role correct answers assists in carrying out interventions under their general or direct
supervision and instructions.
Support Staff Role correct answers unlicensed techs which assist with tasks related to patient
care which are permitted by law, these tasks are assigned by a supervising PT or PTA under
direct personal supervision
6 different categories that are treated in physical therapy correct answers 1. Musculoskeletal
2. Neuromuscular
3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
4. Integumentary
5. Pediatric
6. Older adults (geriatrics)
Categories of interventions correct answers 1. Airway clearance
2. Assistive technology
3. Biophysical Agents
4. Functional training in self-care, and in domestic, education, work, community, social, and
civic life
5. Integumentary repair and protective techniques
6. Manual therapy techniques
7. Motor function training
8. Therapeutic exercise
Airway clearance correct answers Activities to create or maintain clear airways.
Assistive Technology correct answers Selection fit, and training in the use of devices and
equipment to improve function, prevent further impairments, and reduce pain.
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