Physical Therapy for Various Lumbar Spine Conditions Quiz

What should the treatment table contain?

A firm and adequate size table (correct)
A table with a soft surface
A table that can be approached from both sides
A table with wheels

How should the treatment table be able to be approached?

From the front only
From the back only
From one side only
From both sides (correct)

What type of surface should the treatment table have?

A padded surface
A firm surface (correct)
A soft surface
A slippery surface

What is the recommended size of the treatment table?

Adequate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What feature should the treatment table have?

The ability to be approached from both sides (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of physical therapy is specifically mentioned for acute low back pain?

P.T. for lumbar spine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of physical therapy is described for chronic low back pain?

P.T. for chronic low back pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many parts are mentioned for physical therapy for arthritis?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of physical therapy is specifically mentioned for a microdiscectomy?

P.T. for microdiscectomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many different types of physical therapy are mentioned in the text?

4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspects should be included in follow-up discharge notes?

Dose, intensity, mode, repetitions, and modalities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a relevant consideration for discharge notes?

Patient's favorite color (A) Signup and view all the answers

In discharge notes, what should be specified in relation to exercises?

Intensity and frequency of exercises (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential to mention regarding modalities in discharge notes?

Duration of modality sessions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information should follow-up discharge notes include about exercises?

Dose and repetitions of exercises (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals do regarding test results or other information?

Proactively follow up themselves (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for getting back about test results or other information?

The healthcare professional (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for handling test results in healthcare?

Reliably follow up on your own (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to rely solely on the patient or referral physician for follow-up?

To ensure timely communication and actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of leaving it to others to follow up on test results?

Delayed diagnosis and treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when assessing a patient's injury?

Identifying the cause and contributing factors of the injury (B) Signup and view all the answers

If the injury occurred during a motor vehicle accident, what specific information is requested in the text?

Whether the patient was the driver or the passenger (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text as being relevant to assessing the injury?

The patient's medical history (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the questions asked in the text?

To gather information about the circumstances surrounding the injury (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which of the following scenarios would NOT require additional information about the mechanism of injury?

A patient with a chronic condition unrelated to an injury (C) Signup and view all the answers