PCM FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Can PT adjust oxygen settings independently? Correct Answers
No unless protocol allows.
Can PT prescribe medications? Correct Answers No.
How does low hemoglobin affect therapy? Correct Answers It
may reduce tolerance and increase fatigue risk.
How many SNF days are fully covered under Medicare Part A?
Correct Answers First 20 days.
How should teaching be adapted for expressive aphasia?
Correct Answers Use demonstration and yes/no cues.
What are the classic signs of rising intracranial pressure?
Correct Answers Headache, confusion, visual changes.
What are the most common posterior THA precautions? Correct
Answers No hip flexion >90°, no adduction, no internal
rotation.
What are the signs of a hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers
Severe BP elevation plus neurological symptoms or edema.
What complication does early mobility reduce the most?
Correct Answers Pneumonia, DVT, pressure injuries.
, What determines the safest assistive device choice? Correct
Answers Weight-bearing status + upper extremity capacity.
What discharge setting requires 3 hours of therapy daily?
Correct Answers Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).
What does a higher AMPAC score indicate? Correct Answers
Greater independence.
What does AMPAC 6-Clicks measure? Correct Answers Basic
mobility in acute care.
What does CARE tool partial assist mean? Correct Answers
Less than half physical effort by helper.
What does CARE tool setup assistance mean? Correct Answers
Patient performs activity after setup only.
What does CARE tool supervision mean? Correct Answers
Verbal cueing or standby only.
What does elevated bilirubin indicate in liver dysfunction?
Correct Answers Impaired liver clearance.
What does elevated PT suggest? Correct Answers Impaired
clotting.
What does low albumin indicate? Correct Answers Poor
protein synthesis.
SOLUTIONS
Can PT adjust oxygen settings independently? Correct Answers
No unless protocol allows.
Can PT prescribe medications? Correct Answers No.
How does low hemoglobin affect therapy? Correct Answers It
may reduce tolerance and increase fatigue risk.
How many SNF days are fully covered under Medicare Part A?
Correct Answers First 20 days.
How should teaching be adapted for expressive aphasia?
Correct Answers Use demonstration and yes/no cues.
What are the classic signs of rising intracranial pressure?
Correct Answers Headache, confusion, visual changes.
What are the most common posterior THA precautions? Correct
Answers No hip flexion >90°, no adduction, no internal
rotation.
What are the signs of a hypertensive crisis? Correct Answers
Severe BP elevation plus neurological symptoms or edema.
What complication does early mobility reduce the most?
Correct Answers Pneumonia, DVT, pressure injuries.
, What determines the safest assistive device choice? Correct
Answers Weight-bearing status + upper extremity capacity.
What discharge setting requires 3 hours of therapy daily?
Correct Answers Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).
What does a higher AMPAC score indicate? Correct Answers
Greater independence.
What does AMPAC 6-Clicks measure? Correct Answers Basic
mobility in acute care.
What does CARE tool partial assist mean? Correct Answers
Less than half physical effort by helper.
What does CARE tool setup assistance mean? Correct Answers
Patient performs activity after setup only.
What does CARE tool supervision mean? Correct Answers
Verbal cueing or standby only.
What does elevated bilirubin indicate in liver dysfunction?
Correct Answers Impaired liver clearance.
What does elevated PT suggest? Correct Answers Impaired
clotting.
What does low albumin indicate? Correct Answers Poor
protein synthesis.
