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What is required of a physical therapist when supervising students according to direct supervision?
What is required of a physical therapist when supervising students according to direct supervision?
- The physical therapist must be physically present and in contact with the patient. (correct)
- The physical therapist's presence is optional as long as communication is maintained.
- The physical therapist may supervise from a different location.
- The physical therapist must be available by phone.
In which scenario is direct personal supervision required?
In which scenario is direct personal supervision required?
- For a physical therapy aide performing patient-related tasks. (correct)
- When providing telehealth services.
- For a student physical therapist receiving training.
- When a physical therapist assistant is managing clients.
What distinguishes general supervision requirements for PTAs in a skilled nursing facility?
What distinguishes general supervision requirements for PTAs in a skilled nursing facility?
- It mandates telecommunications to replace physical presence.
- It permits the PTA to work independently without supervision.
- It requires the PT to be physically present at all times.
- It requires only general supervision, unless state laws dictate otherwise. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a required condition for direct supervision?
Which of the following is NOT a required condition for direct supervision?
How does Medicare supervision for PTAs differ in private practice?
How does Medicare supervision for PTAs differ in private practice?
What is the primary responsibility of the physical therapist during supervision?
What is the primary responsibility of the physical therapist during supervision?
What mechanism is not considered an adequate form of supervision under the stated guidelines?
What mechanism is not considered an adequate form of supervision under the stated guidelines?
Which of the following statements about physical therapist assistants and supervision under Medicare is accurate?
Which of the following statements about physical therapist assistants and supervision under Medicare is accurate?
What is the primary focus of Physical Therapy diagnosis?
What is the primary focus of Physical Therapy diagnosis?
Which of the following is not considered a key element of practice acts?
Which of the following is not considered a key element of practice acts?
What role does the State Board primarily hold regarding licensees?
What role does the State Board primarily hold regarding licensees?
In the context of Physical Therapy, what do functional limitations refer to?
In the context of Physical Therapy, what do functional limitations refer to?
Which statement about the Practice Act is accurate?
Which statement about the Practice Act is accurate?
What is a common reason for the existence of licensing boards?
What is a common reason for the existence of licensing boards?
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the State Board?
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the State Board?
What does 'Direct Access' in Physical Therapy refer to?
What does 'Direct Access' in Physical Therapy refer to?
What is the primary focus of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)?
What is the primary focus of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)?
Which of the following models considers both personal and environmental contexts in health?
Which of the following models considers both personal and environmental contexts in health?
What does the OAM Framework in history-taking refer to?
What does the OAM Framework in history-taking refer to?
Which of these systems is NOT one of the Four Major Systems in guiding physical therapy practice?
Which of these systems is NOT one of the Four Major Systems in guiding physical therapy practice?
What aspect does the Social Model of disability aim to address?
What aspect does the Social Model of disability aim to address?
Which statement best describes the primary aim of the Medical Model?
Which statement best describes the primary aim of the Medical Model?
In what year did the World Health Organization adopt the ICF?
In what year did the World Health Organization adopt the ICF?
What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize in patient care?
What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize in patient care?
What percentage of majorly depressed patients are estimated to commit suicide?
What percentage of majorly depressed patients are estimated to commit suicide?
Which of the following is NOT recommended when communicating with a depressed patient?
Which of the following is NOT recommended when communicating with a depressed patient?
When assessing for depression, what is an important question to ask a patient?
When assessing for depression, what is an important question to ask a patient?
What does a sudden unexplained weight change potentially indicate?
What does a sudden unexplained weight change potentially indicate?
Which of the following symptoms is considered a red flag in a patient history review?
Which of the following symptoms is considered a red flag in a patient history review?
What should be followed if there is doubt regarding policies or guidelines?
What should be followed if there is doubt regarding policies or guidelines?
Which is true regarding the PT Compact?
Which is true regarding the PT Compact?
Which of the following is an example of adaptive emotion focused coping?
Which of the following is an example of adaptive emotion focused coping?
What is the purpose of the SBAR format in healthcare communication?
What is the purpose of the SBAR format in healthcare communication?
Which of the following strategies assist patients and caregivers effectively?
Which of the following strategies assist patients and caregivers effectively?
Which of the following coping strategies is considered maladaptive in problem-focused coping?
Which of the following coping strategies is considered maladaptive in problem-focused coping?
What type of care is typically provided in skilled nursing facilities?
What type of care is typically provided in skilled nursing facilities?
How should a healthcare provider maintain hope in patient interactions?
How should a healthcare provider maintain hope in patient interactions?
