Foundations of Physical Therapy Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Foundations of Physical Therapy introduces students to the fundamental principles, history, and scope of the physical therapy profession. This course explores core concepts of human movement, functional anatomy, and the physiological basis of rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on professional conduct, communication skills, ethical considerations, and the roles and responsibilities of physical therapists within diverse healthcare environments. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical activities, students develop an understanding of assessment processes, basic intervention strategies, and the importance of evidence-based practice, laying the groundwork for more advanced coursework and clinical experiences in physical therapy.
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Pierson and Fairchilds Principles Techniques of Patient Care 5th Edition by Sheryl L. Fairchild
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Chapter 1: Preparation Patient Care Activities
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Q1) What is needed before a caregiver is able to educate an adult patient's family about the treatment program and activities?
A) Physician permission
B) Patient permission
C) Supervisor permission
D) Family member permission
Answer: B
Q2) According to the APTA guidelines,for which elements should documentation be performed?
A) Initial evaluation and reexamination only
B) Initial evaluation and discharge summary only
C) Initial evaluation, reexamination, and discharge summary only
D) All patient visits (including initial evaluation and reexamination) and discharge summary
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
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Q1) Which list of diseases describes those that are more commonly transmitted through contact?
A) Herpes simplex virus, Staphylococcus aureus, VRE, and C.difficile
B) Strep throat, meningitis, pneumonia, and influenza
C) The common cold, pertussis (whooping cough), smallpox, and mumps
D) Measles, varicella (chickenpox), and M. tuberculosis
Answer: A
Q2) What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms?
A) Gloves, masks, and gowns
B) Tables, chairs, and beds
C) Water and food
D) Contact, droplet, airborne
Answer: D
Q3) According to standard isolation precautions for airborne transmission,what is the recommended architecture for a patient's room?
A) Cohort
B) Private or cohort, preferably more than 3 feet between beds
C) Private
D) Private isolation room with a closed door
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
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Q1) Which of the following describes the period when the greatest amount of pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries during one's heartbeat?
A) Systole
B) Diastole
C) Syncope
D) Hypertension
Answer: A
Q2) Where should a stethoscope be placed to listen for bronchial breath sounds?
A) In the neck region
B) Between the scapulae
C) Over the periphery of both lung fields
D) Over the manubrium of the sternum
Answer: D
Q3) Which description of pain is most indicative of muscle pain?
A) Cramping, dull, aching
B) Sharp, bright, lightning-like
C) Deep, nagging, dull
D) Throbbing, diffuse
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
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Q1) How should objects above shoulder or head height be approached?
A) Standing on your toes with arms stretched above your head
B) Standing on a rolling chair
C) Standing on a wide-based footstool or ladder
D) By jumping and grasping quickly
Q2) Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort?
A) Scapular stabilizers
B) Core stabilizers
C) Ankle stabilizers
D) Knee stabilizers
Q3) What area of the spine is host to most injuries caused by lifting?
A) Cervical
B) Thoracic
C) Lumbar
D) Sacrococcygeal
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
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Q1) Which positions are most detrimental to a patient with a transtibial amputation?
A) Prolonged hip and knee extension
B) Prolonged hip and trunk extension
C) Prolonged hip and knee flexion
D) Prolonged hip adduction and knee extension
Q2) What information should a caregiver provide a patient before draping techniques are performed?
A) The planned treatment
B) The specific position in which the person is to be treated
C) The specific application of the linen items, gown, robe, or other clothing desired
D) All of the above
Q3) Who must be notified immediately of physical or drug-induced restraints used for a patient?
A) The patient's family and physical therapist
B) The patient's occupational and physical therapists
C) The patient's case manager and nurses
D) The patient's attending physician
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Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
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Q1) Which type of muscle contraction describes a relative shortening of the muscle?
A) Concentric
B) Eccentric
C) Isometric
D) Isokinetic
Q2) Which type of muscle contraction describes a controlled and consistent speed of contraction?
A) Isotonic
B) Isometric
C) Isokinetic
D) None of the above
Q3) What symptoms indicate a positive vertebral artery occlusion test?
A) Numbness or tingling of the hands
B) Dizziness, diplopia, or visual disturbances
C) Jaw pain and distal muscle weakness
D) Fever and difficulty breathing
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Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
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Q1) Which wheelchair feature is important for a patient who will perform a lateral swinging or sliding transfer in the sitting posture?
A) Fixed armrests
B) Removable armrests
C) Desk or cutout armrests
D) Adjustable armrests
Q2) How should the inferior angles of the scapulae be positioned relative to the top of the back upholstery of a properly fitted wheelchair?
A) About one hand width above the back upholstery
B) About one fingerbreadth above the back upholstery
C) About two fingerbreadths below the back upholstery
D) About one hand width below the back upholstery
Q3) How much weight are standard adult wheelchairs designed to carry?
A) Less than 200 pounds
B) Less than 250 pounds
C) Less than 275 pounds
D) Less than 300 pounds
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Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
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Q1) Where should a caregiver not allow a patient to place his or her upper extremities during a standing,dependent pivot transfer?
A) Around the caregiver's neck
B) Around the caregiver's upper back
C) Around the caregiver's middle back
D) Across the patient's chest
Q2) Where should the caregiver be positioned during a transfer board transfer?
A) Directly behind the patient
B) Directly in front of the patient
C) Slightly in front and to one side of the patient
D) Slightly behind and to one side of the patient
Q3) Which movement is recommended during the transfer of a patient with low back trauma or discomfort?
A) Segmental rolling
B) Logrolling
C) Full trunk flexion
D) Full trunk rotation
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Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
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Q1) What should a patient using bilateral axillary crutches do in the event of a forward fall?
A) Use only one crutch to help break the fall
B) Use both crutches to help break the fall
C) Release both crutches so that they fall to each side
D) None of the above
Q2) For a patient with a weaker right lower extremity,what is lifted first when the patient ascends stairs with a cane?
A) The cane
B) The cane and right lower extremity simultaneously
C) The left lower extremity
D) The right lower extremity
Q3) What percentage of a patient's height is used to estimate ideal crutch length?
A) 55 percent
B) 66 percent
C) 77 percent
D) 88 percent
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Chapter 10: Special Equipment and Patient Care
Environments
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Q1) Which hospital unit is designated by the acronym SICU?
A) Special intensive care unit
B) Surgical intervention and cardiac unit
C) Surgical intensive care unit
D) Sensory integration care unit
Q2) What level of oxygen saturation in the blood should be maintained when a patient exercises?
A) Minimum of 70 percent
B) Minimum of 80 percent
C) Minimum of 90 percent
D) Minimum of 95 percent
Q3) What is a normal blood glucose level?
A) 30 mg/dL
B) 90 mg/dL
C) 180 mg/dL
D) 540 mg/dL
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Chapter 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
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Q1) What percentage tensile strength does scar tissue possess compared with the tissue that it replaces?
A) 50 percent
B) 80 percent
C) 100 percent
D) 125 percent
Q2) What stage of pressure ulcer involves exposed bone,tendon,or muscle?
A) Stage I
B) Stage II
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
Q3) At which site is a pressure ulcer most likely to develop?
A) Anterior thigh
B) Heels
C) Abdomen
D) Biceps
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Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
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Q1) Which of the following are symptoms of heat stroke?
A) Dry skin, no diaphoresis
B) Labored breathing
C) Strong, rapid pulse
D) All of the above
Q2) What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?
A) Place the person supine
B) Ask the person if he or she is choking
C) Phone for emergency services
D) Place the person in a sitting position
Q3) Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped,kneeling,recumbent,or sitting position?
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Acidosis
D) Autonomic hyperreflexia
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Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
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Q1) Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to telecommunications?
A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV
Q2) How much of a deduction does the IRS allow per year for expenses associated with the removal of qualifying architectural and transportation barriers?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
Q3) What is an example of a "major life activity" as defined by the ADA?
A) Walking
B) Hearing
C) Working
D) All of the above
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