Physical Therapy Assessment Techniques Quiz

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What does MMT stand for in the context provided?

Manual Muscle Testing (correct)

Medical Management Team

Muscle Monitoring Test

Musculoskeletal Measurement Technique

What acronym is used to describe Physical Therapist goals?

FIRM

WISE

SMART (correct)

LEAN

In the provided text, what does OI refer to?

Overall Inflammation

Organic Infection

Orthopedic Investigation

Ocular Inspection (correct)

What does ROM stand for as described in the text?

Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What type of notes are usually recorded after every 6th and 12th session with the patient?

Progress Notes Signup and view all the answers

Which information is typically omitted in Re-evaluation Notes compared to other types of notes?

Past Medical History Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Discharge Notes?

Summarize the patient's function post-discharge Signup and view all the answers

When are Expiring Notes typically prepared?

When the patient passes away Signup and view all the answers

What does History Taking in patient evaluations aim to determine?

Diagnosis of the disorder Signup and view all the answers

What are Capsular Patterns usually caused by?

Muscle spasm and capsular contraction Signup and view all the answers

What should be the characteristics of Physical Therapist goals, as mentioned in the text?

SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound) Signup and view all the answers

When performing Ocular Inspection (OI), what are potential indicators of a problem as outlined in the text?

Presence of tenderness and edema Signup and view all the answers

In Physical Therapy notes, what acronym is used to describe an essential characteristic of the therapist's plan, as stated in the text?

SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is prioritized in a PT impression's Problem List, based on the text?

Functional abilities of the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Daily PT Notes/PT Notes?

Document the patient's history and progress for every session Signup and view all the answers

Why are Capsular Patterns described as involving restricted motion?

Due to a total joint reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Re-evaluation Notes in patient documentation?

Omit past medical history and family history compared to other notes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to listen for red and yellow flag signs during History Taking?

To decide whether to stop treatment or perform further tests Signup and view all the answers

What do Discharge Notes primarily emphasize about the patient?

Functionality achieved post-discharge Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include details like age, sex, and occupation during Patient History?

To understand what the patient does in everyday living Signup and view all the answers