question

what is the specialty of medical rehabilitation concerned with?

answer

restoration

question

what is the major focus of the rehab team?

answer

rendering care

question

professional negligence is also called

answer

unreasonable care

question

name the most important thing for assistive personnel to keep in mind during the daily routine in medical setting

answer

confidentiality

question

which rehabilitation team is responsible for the patients emotional needs?

answer

social worker

question

what word pertains to any attack on a persons reputation

answer

defamation

question

failing to meet a specific standard of care would be defined as

answer

negligence

question

this allows medical personnel to render care especially in an emergency situation without fear of a malpractice suit

answer

good samaritan law

question

this must be obtained before any procedure or medication can be given to a patient

answer

patient consent or informed consent

question

anything that poses risk to the human body or a living organism is called-

answer

biohazard

question

treating all human blood as if it were infectious is known as

answer

standard precautions

question

OSHA standards require clearing only when needed

answer

true

question

failing to meet a specific standard of care could be defined as malpractice

answer

negligence

question

a HIPPA form, not a consent form, must be given before any procedure or medication can be given to the patient

answer

false

question

the principle message that you give a patient if you avoid eye contact while communicating with you is that you are in a hurry and not really listening to them

answer

true

question

verbal facial expressions or body language, such as a nod of understanding are called

answer

feedback

question

you received a phone call from a very angry patient. She is upset that she has not received a call from the dr. how should you handle the call?

answer

remain calm and see if you can get the dr. to take the patients call

question

when making entries into a patients medical record, all entries should be?

answer

initialed by the person making the entry

question

what suffix means inflammation

answer

-itis

question

what is the abbreviation for the word diagnosis

answer

Dx

question

meaning of peri, hypo, endo, antero

answer

peri- around hypo- below endo- inside antero- before

question

the suffix gravida refers to what

answer

pregnant

question

the portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity

answer

cerebellum

question

name the muscle that flexes the foot

answer

gastrocnemius

question

the prefix peri- means

answer

around

question

common fracture in children

answer

greenstick

question

what is most widely used filling system for medical practices

answer

alphabetical

question

in appointment scheduled, what does the matrix indicate

answer

days not available

question

a chronological file used as a reminder is called?

answer

tickler

question

patients who want to talk about abnormal test results should speak with which personnel

answer

physician

question

what term indicates a patient is lying horizontally with the face and trunk upward

answer

supine

question

what type of motion is a straightening of a joint, not bending

answer

extension

question

what directional term is indicative of something that is farthest away from the center

answer

diatal

question

a prefix located at the ______________ of the word

answer

beginning

question

is group health insurance of private insurance usually sponsored and partially paid by an employer

answer

HMO

question

a number assigned for medical billing of supplies and equipment is called

answer

hcpcs codes

question

difference between the following: transversal, sagittal, distal, frontal,

answer

transverse- divides body from top to bottom sagittal- divides into left and right distal- furthest point of attachment frontal- divides body Into front and back

question

family members such as spouse or children that are covered under the insurance plan are known as

answer

dependence

question

a physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as

answer

provider

question

this term describes excessive accumulation of fluids in body tissues

answer

edema

question

which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease

answer

lungs

question

the largest artery of the body and is located along the spinal column

answer

aorta

question

a common disease or disorder of the circulatory system is a heart attack or a-

answer

myocardial infraction

question

the central nervous system is made up of what two parts

answer

brain and spinal cord

question

which bones are small, rounded, found next to joints and are covered with cartilage or ligaments

answer

sesamoid bones

question

an osteoblast refers to what

answer

bone builders

question

this type of instruction is used to focus the patients attention on specifically desired action

answer

demonstration

question

when a transfer is required, it is important to keep the center of gravity _____________ the base of support

answer

within

question

in this position, the patient should have his shoulders parallel with the hips

answer

supine

question

when tuning a patient , where should the PTA portion themselves

answer

to the side which they are turning to

question

when transferring a patient, surfaces should be the same height for the safety of the pt. this item will assist the pt and the PTA in a safe transfer.

answer

sliding bord

question

when using parallel bars, the patient always starts from a __________ position

answer

sitting

question

whenever the patient is to be moved unassisted from the bed to the wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned _______________ against the bed

answer

vertically

question

what modality is typically used as the first step in teaching the patient to ambulate

answer

parallel bars

question

this aliment, which affects a patients gait, is the result od osteoarthritis, generally called what gait

answer

coxalgia

question

gait seen in elderly pts caused by neurological involvement is what type of gait

answer

hemiplegic

question

gait usually accompanied by abnormal gait and continuous tumors is what kind of gait

answer

parkinsons

question

the goal of any therapeutic exercise program is to increase the strength, mobility and ____________ of the patient

answer

Rage of motion and endurance

question

this type of exercise is to help maintain or improve the strength of a muscle without bringing about any joint motion

answer

conditioning

question

paraffin baths are frequently used to treat what disease

answer

rheumatoid arthritis, corpal tunnal

question

This type of massage/modality involves superficial stroking toward the body or heart, using a slow, gentile rhythmic movement. the rhythmic movements help produce a reflex action

answer

effleurage

question

this type of massage involves kneading, wringing, lifting or pressing of a part to help circulation

answer

petrissage

question

in this type of movement, the movements are performed by someone other than the pt

answer

passive range of motion

question

in this type of movement the pt preforms the movement and the muscles voluntarily relax and contract

answer

active range of motion

question

in treating a broken bone the term reduction means

answer

to put back into place

question

this type of therapy involves the use of a series of weights, ropes and pulleys. it is useful in treating a break that is not healing properly

answer

traction

question

that does the acronym TENS represent

answer

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

question

what is orthotics

answer

designing, fitting, and manufacturing braces

question

this process deals with the designing, fitting and manufacturing of artificial limbs for people with limb loss

answer

prosthetics

question

using this procedure it is possible to look at soft tissue rather than at bones or blood vessels

answer

MRI

question

explain cryotherapy

answer

cold therapy

question

name some things that is illegal to ask someone to put on a resume

answer

religion, age, date of birth, race

question

in this type of transfer the pt does not rise but moves their hips sideways from one surface to another, generally by taking the weight through the arms

answer

sitting transfer

question

what type of transfer is made toward the weaker side instead of the stronger side

answer

bed to wheelchair, bathtub transfer

AMCA physical therapy aide prep guide – Flashcards

Unlock all answers in this set

Haven't found what you were looking for?

Search for samples, answers to your questions and flashcards