If the PTA makes a mistake in the patient's record, he/she should

use a black pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made

use white-out to cover over the mistake

inform the supervising therapist, then erase the mistake from the record

use a red pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made

use a black pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made

A gait belt should be placed _______ the patient's iliac crests and _________their ribs.

directly at the level of; below

Which of the following gait pattern(s) would be appropriate for a patient who is NWB on the affected lower extremity?

all of the above would be appropriate

none of the above would be appropriate

Draping is important because...

It helps the patient maintain an appropriate body temperature.

It helps compensate for the gown shortage seen in many hospitals.

It provides modesty for the patient.

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Physical Therapist Assistant Patient care Practice - Quiz

Based on Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 5th edition

Questions and Answers

1.

If the PTA makes a mistake in the patient's record, he/she should
- A.
  
  Use white-out to cover over the mistake
- B.
  
  Inform the supervising therapist, then erase the mistake from the record
- C.
  
  Use a red pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made
- D.
  
  Use a black pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made
Correct Answer
D. Use a black pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made

Explanation
The correct answer is to use a black pen to cross out the mistake, then document that a mistake was made. This is the appropriate action to take when a mistake is made in a patient's record. Using a black pen to cross out the mistake ensures that the original information is still visible, and documenting that a mistake was made helps to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the record.

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2.

Which is NOT a type of medical error?
- A.
  
  Latent error
- B.
  
  cardinal event
- C.
  
  Active error
- D.
  
  Potential adverse event
- E.
  
  Sentinel event
Correct Answer
B. cardinal event

Explanation
Chapter 1, Table 1-6 (page 20): sentinel event, potential adverse event, active error, latent error

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3.

In a max assist transfer, the therapist is doing ___ of the work.
- A.
  
  75% to 51%
- B.
  
  80% or less
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  All
Correct Answer
A. 75% to 51%

Explanation
Chapter 8, Table 1-8: "The patient performs 25% to 49% of the activity; assistance is required to complete the activity." So if the patient is doing 25% to 49%, the therapist must be doing 75% to 51%.

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4.

A gait belt should be placed _______ the patient's iliac crests and _________their ribs.
- A.
  
  Directly at the level of; below
- B.
  
  Below; above
- C.
  
  Above; below
- D.
  
  Above; across
Correct Answer
C. Above; below

Explanation
A gait belt should be placed above the patient's iliac crests and below their ribs to ensure proper support and stability during ambulation. Placing the belt above the iliac crests helps to prevent it from sliding down and causing discomfort or injury to the patient. Placing it below the ribs helps to provide support to the upper body and prevent the belt from interfering with the patient's breathing.

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5.

At which site(s) is it most common to measure the pulse?
- A.
  
  Brachial
- B.
  
  Radial
- C.
  
  Carotid
- D.
  
  1 and 2
- E.
  
  2 and 3
Correct Answer
E. 2 and 3

Explanation
Chapter 3, page 54: "The most common sites [for measurement of pulse] are the radial and carotid arteries because they are easily accessed."

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6.

Standard precautions assume that all of the below, except for ___, may be contaminated with infectious agents.
- A.
  
  Sweat
- B.
  
  Blood
- C.
  
  Nonintact skin
- D.
  
  Mucous membranes
Correct Answer
A. Sweat

Explanation
Chapter 2, Page 25: "[Standard precautions] are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, excretions (except sweat), secretions, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents."

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7.

Which of the following gait pattern(s) would be appropriate for a patient who is NWB on the affected lower extremity?
- A.
  
  Two-point
- B.
  
  Three-point
- C.
  
  Four-point
- D.
  
  All of the above would be appropriate
- E.
  
  None of the above would be appropriate
Correct Answer
B. Three-point

Explanation
Chapter 9, Table 9-3 (page 225)

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8.

Draping is important because...
- A.
  
  It helps the patient maintain an appropriate body temperature.
- B.
  
  It helps compensate for the gown shortage seen in many hospitals.
- C.
  
  It provides modesty for the patient.
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  1 and 3
- F.
  
  2 and 3
Correct Answer
E. 1 and 3

Explanation
Chapter 5, Box 5-4 (page 96)

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9.

Increased pressure is placed on which area(s) with the patient in supine?
- A.
  
  Occipital tuberosity
- B.
  
  Sacrum
- C.
  
  Lateral ribs
- D.
  
  1 and 2
- E.
  
  2 and 3
Correct Answer
D. 1 and 2

Explanation
Chapter 5, Table 5-1 (page 88)

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10.

A standard wheelchair is built to hold a patient who weighs up to ____ pounds.
- A.
  
  185
- B.
  
  225
- C.
  
  170
- D.
  
  200
Correct Answer
D. 200

Explanation
Chapter 7, Table 7-1 (page 135)

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Physical Therapist Assistant Patient care Practice

If the PTA makes a mistake in the patient's record, he/she should

Which is NOT a type of medical error?

In a max assist transfer, the therapist is doing ___ of the work.

A gait belt should be placed _ the patient's iliac crests and ___their ribs.

At which site(s) is it most common to measure the pulse?

Standard precautions assume that all of the below, except for ___, may be contaminated with infectious agents.

Which of the following gait pattern(s) would be appropriate for a patient who is NWB on the affected lower extremity?

Draping is important because...

Increased pressure is placed on which area(s) with the patient in supine?

A standard wheelchair is built to hold a patient who weighs up to ____ pounds.