Therapeutic Patient Interventions
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Course Introduction
This course explores a range of evidence-based interventions designed to support patient healing and recovery in clinical settings. Students will learn to assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and apply therapeutic skills including communication techniques, behavioral interventions, and psychoeducational strategies to improve patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competence, and ethical considerations while managing diverse patient populations and complex healthcare environments. Through case studies and practical simulations, students will gain hands-on experience in implementing and evaluating therapeutic interventions within various health care contexts.
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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) Which of the following defines cultural diversity?
A) Differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, or religion among various groups within a community, organization, or nation
B) An awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures
C) A set of academic and interpersonal skills that allow individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between groups
D) The shared values, norms, traditions, customs, art, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following statements might a therapist avoid to facilitate appropriate communication with a patient who has a visual impairment?
A) "Let's go over the plan one step at a time."
B) "Did you hear about the big fire?"
C) "I'll see you later."
D) "I want you to walk through this sequence of exercises."
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
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Q1) Which of the following objects is a potential host site for the survival of pathogens?
A) Bar soap
B) Sink rims
C) Faucet handles
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Q2) For which of the following procedures might it be unnecessary to wear gloves?
A) Controlling bleeding
B) Performing oral or nasal suctioning
C) Measuring blood pressure or temperature
D) Handling or cleaning contaminated instruments
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following is the absence of disease-producing microorganisms?
A) Sepsis
B) Asepsis
C) Contamination
D) Isolation
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is the normal respiration rate for an adult at rest?
A) 4-10 respirations per minute
B) 7-13 respirations per minute
C) 12-18 respirations per minute
D) 15-25 respirations per minute
Answer: C
Q3) For patients unable to maintain a thermometer in the mouth,which secondary source may be used to obtain a body temperature measurement?
A) The rectum or ear canal
B) The axilla or posterior knee
C) The forehead
D) The palm
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
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Q1) What equation is used to determine torque?
A) Force × distance
B) Acceleration × time
C) Mass × acceleration
D) Time/distance
Q2) For removing groceries,tools,or other items from the trunk of a car,which of the following body mechanics principles is recommended?
A) Bend at the waist and lift
B) Bend your hips and knees slightly
C) Keep the object away from your body during lifting
D) Avoid bending the knees
Q3) In an attempt to lift an object,which two measures are recommended for proper body mechanics?
A) Increasing your base of support, positioning your COG near the object's COG
B) Decreasing your base of support, positioning your COG near the object's COG
C) Increasing your base of support, positioning your COG far from the object's COG
D) Decreasing your base of support, positioning your COG far from the object's COG
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which exercises would help a patient bound to a wheelchair alleviate pressure on the ischial tuberosities?
A) Biceps curls and knee extensions
B) Wheelchair push-ups and weight shifts
C) Ankle pumps and neck curls
D) Trunk extension isometrics
Q3) 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
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Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
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Q1) Which diagonal pattern involves hip flexion,adduction,and external rotation; ankle dorsiflexion and inversion; and toe extension?
A) D1 flexion of the lower extremity
B) D1 extension of the lower extremity
C) D2 flexion of the lower extremity
D) D2 extension of the lower extremity
Q2) Which type of motion involves no voluntary contraction of muscle and,therefore,will not help prevent muscle atrophy?
A) Passive range of motion (PROM)
B) Active range of motion (AROM)
C) Active assistive range of motion (AAROM)
D) All of the above involve voluntary muscle contraction
Q3) Which end feel would be described as "firm"?
A) When soft tissues are compressed, as in elbow flexion
B) When joint capsules or ligaments are stretched, as in hip rotation
C) When a bony block is reached, as in elbow extension
D) When no end feel is elicited because the patient does not permit full motion to occur
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Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
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Q1) Which wheelchair feature would be most beneficial for a user who has poor trunk stability?
A) Elevating leg rests
B) Toggle locks
C) Chest and lap belts
D) Removable armrests
Q2) What is a potential disadvantage of a sling or hammock seat cushion?
A) Internal rotation of the femurs
B) Difficult lateral sitting transfers
C) A tendency for the pelvis to slide forward
D) All of the above
Q3) What adverse effect may a user experience if the footplates of the wheelchair are too low?
A) Increased pressure to the distal posterior aspect of the thigh
B) Increased pressure to the ischial tuberosities
C) Decreased trunk stability
D) Increased pressure to the greater trochanters
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Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
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Q1) During an upward movement transfer of a supine patient,how should the patient's lower extremities be positioned?
A) Fully extended on the bed
B) Crossed with one ankle on top of the other
C) With the hips and knees flexed and feet flat on the bed
D) With both hips fully adducted
Q2) If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?
A) In the middle of the wheelchair seat
B) Toward the back of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
C) To the right side of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
D) Toward the front of the wheelchair seat, in front of the drive wheel
Q3) What should a caregiver grasp to guard a patient during transfers?
A) The patient's belt
B) The patient's shirt
C) A safety belt or sling
D) The patient's arms
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Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
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Q1) What action should accompany the lowering of axillary crutches down from a curb?
A) Extension of the strongest hip
B) Extension of the strongest knee
C) Flexion of the strongest hip and knee
D) Extension of the trunk
Q2) At what level should the handgrip of a walker be placed?
A) The patient's fingertips
B) The patient's waist
C) The patient's olecranon process
D) The patient's wrist crease
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 of the following values is most closely concerned with the body's ability to fight acute or chronic disease or infection?
A) RBC count
B) WBC count
C) Hgb
D) Hct
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following is a graphical record of the heart's electrical action?
A) EKG
B) ETT
C) INR
D) MI
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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) Which phase of wound healing serves as the body's initial local defense response to injury or trauma?
A) Inflammatory
B) Proliferative
C) Remodeling
D) Maturation
Q3) Which of the following is used to for the most accurate measurement of hand edema or muscle atrophy?
A) Girth measurement with plastic measuring tape
B) Measurement with a metal ruler
C) Goniometric measurement
D) Volumetric measurement
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Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
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Q1) Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?
A) Itchy skin and sneezing
B) Itchy and watery eyes
C) Hives and skin redness
D) Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing
Q2) 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
Q3) What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?
A) Place the person in a shady, well-ventilated room
B) Loosen or remove the person's outer clothing
C) Monitor vital signs and contact emergency service personnel as necessary
D) All of the above
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Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
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Q1) What is the optimal turning radius for a wheelchair-accessible kitchen?
A) 3 by 3 feet
B) 4 by 4 feet
C) 5 by 5 feet
D) 6 by 6 feet
Q2) What garage height is needed for a wheelchair-accessible home if a raised-roof van is used?
A) 8 feet minimum
B) 10 feet minimum
C) 12 feet minimum
D) 14 feet minimum
Q3) For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum hall width?
A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches
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