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APTA Who introduced the guide to Physical Therapist practice?
diseases, disorders, and other health conditions What does the ICD-10 provide diagnoses for?
it enriches information by providing additional What does the ICF do?
information on functioning
human functioning What does the ICF classification system focus on?
ICF What classification system provides a framework that describes how people wit
a health condition function in their daily lives?
define ICF provides information on how people function in their lives
ICD provides a diagnosis of diseases, disorders, and other health conditions
Evaluation results in the determination of the diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions
Diagnosis describes the system(s) affected by the alteration in function
Prognosis a judgment about the level of optimal improvement the patient may achieve
and amount of time needed to reach that level
Intervention purposeful and skilled interactions of the PT with patient
Outcomes actual functional activity that is achieved by physical therapy episode of care
goals functional activities that are the intended response to the physical therapy
intervention and are set by PT, patient and family/caregivers
systems review a short examination providing additional information about the general health
of the patient/client
impairments abnormalities or dysfunctions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles,
nerves, or skin
functional limitations inabilities of a patient'/client to function adequately in his or her environment
disability the inability to perform or participate in activities
medical diagnosis determined by a physician
, what does a medical diagnosis recognize? recognizes a disease and finds out its cause
physical therapy diagnosis determined by the PT
Social worker Help people function optimally in their environment with their relationships and
solve personal and family problems
PT Aide Nonlicensed worker specifically trained under the direction of a PT, or when
allowable by law under a PTA
occupational therapist Help improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working
environments
speech-language pathologist assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-
communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders
kinesiologist study of human movement movement who try to improve the efficiency and
performance of the human body in the sports at work, and during ADLS
Physical therapist prevent or decrease the patient/client's impairments
Primary Care Physician MD or DO who provides primary care services and manages routine health
care needs
Physician assistant A mid-level health care practitioner who works interdependently with
physicians to provide diagnostic and therapeutic care
Physical Therapist Assistant A health care specialist who works with physical therapists to assist in
developing treatment plans for the rehabilitation of injury.
Registered Nurse A health care professional who has completed a 2-, 3-, or 4-year program and
has passed a licensing test
Home Health Aide non-licensed worker who provides personal care and home management
services
Certified Athletic Trainer Health care professional (min. bach degree) who works mainly with sports
injuries
Orthotist designs, fabricates, and fits patients with orthoses prescribed by the physician
Prosthetist designs, fabricates, and fits patients with prosthesis for patients with partial or
total loss of limbs
Physical Therapy Director in charge of the functions, responsibilities, and relationships of all.
Direct Personal Supervision PT is physically present and immediately available to direct and supervise tasks
performed by the PTA
General supervision PT is available by telecommunications to supervise interventions provided by
the PTA
interdisciplinary team Work together within all disciplines to set goals relevant to a patient/client's
individual case
and CORRECT Answers
APTA Who introduced the guide to Physical Therapist practice?
diseases, disorders, and other health conditions What does the ICD-10 provide diagnoses for?
it enriches information by providing additional What does the ICF do?
information on functioning
human functioning What does the ICF classification system focus on?
ICF What classification system provides a framework that describes how people wit
a health condition function in their daily lives?
define ICF provides information on how people function in their lives
ICD provides a diagnosis of diseases, disorders, and other health conditions
Evaluation results in the determination of the diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions
Diagnosis describes the system(s) affected by the alteration in function
Prognosis a judgment about the level of optimal improvement the patient may achieve
and amount of time needed to reach that level
Intervention purposeful and skilled interactions of the PT with patient
Outcomes actual functional activity that is achieved by physical therapy episode of care
goals functional activities that are the intended response to the physical therapy
intervention and are set by PT, patient and family/caregivers
systems review a short examination providing additional information about the general health
of the patient/client
impairments abnormalities or dysfunctions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles,
nerves, or skin
functional limitations inabilities of a patient'/client to function adequately in his or her environment
disability the inability to perform or participate in activities
medical diagnosis determined by a physician
, what does a medical diagnosis recognize? recognizes a disease and finds out its cause
physical therapy diagnosis determined by the PT
Social worker Help people function optimally in their environment with their relationships and
solve personal and family problems
PT Aide Nonlicensed worker specifically trained under the direction of a PT, or when
allowable by law under a PTA
occupational therapist Help improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working
environments
speech-language pathologist assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-
communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders
kinesiologist study of human movement movement who try to improve the efficiency and
performance of the human body in the sports at work, and during ADLS
Physical therapist prevent or decrease the patient/client's impairments
Primary Care Physician MD or DO who provides primary care services and manages routine health
care needs
Physician assistant A mid-level health care practitioner who works interdependently with
physicians to provide diagnostic and therapeutic care
Physical Therapist Assistant A health care specialist who works with physical therapists to assist in
developing treatment plans for the rehabilitation of injury.
Registered Nurse A health care professional who has completed a 2-, 3-, or 4-year program and
has passed a licensing test
Home Health Aide non-licensed worker who provides personal care and home management
services
Certified Athletic Trainer Health care professional (min. bach degree) who works mainly with sports
injuries
Orthotist designs, fabricates, and fits patients with orthoses prescribed by the physician
Prosthetist designs, fabricates, and fits patients with prosthesis for patients with partial or
total loss of limbs
Physical Therapy Director in charge of the functions, responsibilities, and relationships of all.
Direct Personal Supervision PT is physically present and immediately available to direct and supervise tasks
performed by the PTA
General supervision PT is available by telecommunications to supervise interventions provided by
the PTA
interdisciplinary team Work together within all disciplines to set goals relevant to a patient/client's
individual case
