Teaching + Learning (T+L) and Fundamentals of Physical Therapy (PT) Practice Test

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• Which of the following is an Environmental Factor in the ICF?
• In which statement is the distribution of clinical settings most accurately described regarding general PT focus?
• What change is commonly driven by payer policies in PT practice?
• What is the difference between a learning outcome and a performance indicator in PT education?
• Which of the following lists the systems included in the Systems Review?
• What is a core idea of cognitive load theory?
• Which aspects are assessed in the Integumentary System Review?
• On the self-determination theory continuum, which regulatory form is most internalized and aligns with personal values?
• In the division of labor between physical therapists and occupational therapists, which statement best describes the primary focus of PTs?
• Why is interprofessional education important in PT training, and how can you implement it?
• Which concept is central to equity-aware language?
• What do outcomes assess in PT practice?
• Which statement describes a not essential interprofessional collaboration skill for PTs?
• Which sentence best describes prognosis in physical therapy?
• Which type of prevention involves prevention efforts occurring at the onset of the condition to prevent worsening?
• How should deliberate practice be implemented to teach PT manual therapy skills?
• In the Patient/Client Management Model, what are the two sections of the physical examination?
• Which statement best describes how segmenting complex PT tasks relates to cognitive load?
• Which approach best measures learning transfer from classroom to clinic in PT education?
• Outpatient physical therapy can be provided in which settings and may be short or long term?
• What does Team and Teamwork emphasize?
• What approach integrates patient preferences into decision-making in physical therapy?
• Distinguish between formative and summative feedback; provide an optimal method for PT clinical teaching.
• Which regulation involves doing a behavior because it is important to the individual?
• In wound care, which practice pertains to moisture management?
• Which term describes conscious, deliberate prejudice about a particular group?
• Participation in the ICF framework refers to:
• Which statement is NOT a typical PT focus in a Skilled Nursing Facility?
• Which term describes prevention before disease arises?
• Short-term goals designed to build toward a superordinate goal are called?
• Where is the APTA headquarters located since the 1980s?
• Which type of prevention consists of prevention efforts occurring before the condition arises?
• Which statement best describes interventions in PT practice?
• Which of the following is included in Personal Factors?
• Which statement about System 1 and System 2 is accurate?
• What is the primary purpose of gait speed measurement in PT?
• How should prognosis and plan of care be formed in PT management?
• What is the primary purpose of backward design in PT education?
• Which is NOT a fall-prevention strategy used by PTs?
• What does confirmation bias describe in clinical thinking?
• Which signs are included in the Cardiovascular/Pulmonary System Review?
• What characterizes a growth mindset in rehabilitation context?
• Which of the following is not one of the Core Competencies for Speech Language Pathologists?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting modalities for cardiopulmonary PT?
• Chart Review is performed before seeing the patient and prior to history taking.
• Which statement best describes Body Function in the ICF framework?
• In physical therapy, a strong therapeutic alliance typically leads to which of the following?
• Which is an example of Secondary Prevention?
• Which professional role focuses on mobility of everyday activities and helping patients return to tasks they value in society?
• Which statement best describes the diagnosis in PT practice?
• Initial Inspection provides information about which aspects?
• Which regulation is characterized by doing it because one would feel guilty otherwise?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common PT intervention for neuromotor rehabilitation post-stroke?
• What is the role of reflective practice for PT clinicians and how can systems support it?
• Which sequence best represents Master Adaptive Learning components?
• Which aspect is part of critical appraisal of a randomized trial?
• What does the 'Measurable' aspect of SMART goals require?
• In ICF terms, which statement about Activity is true?
• What is a key rationale behind neuromotor rehabilitation interventions post-stroke?
• Which statement about case-based learning for PT students is most accurate?
• Which statement aligns with humanistic learning theory?
• What best describes the therapeutic alliance in physical therapy?
• Which statement best describes the contrast between behaviorist and constructivist approaches in PT teaching?
• What is a correct statement comparing constructive alignment and backward design?
• What is Social cognitive theory primarily about?
• In Home Health Care, what is a primary PT focus?
• Which bias involves making judgments based on initial information encountered?
• Nurse Practitioner's professional role includes which of the following?
• Which are standard PT tests and measures used in gait and mobility evaluation?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the ICF framework?
• Chart Review includes which of the following?
• Which organization saw the need and established the ICF model?
• The History component includes which types of information?
• What is the role of cultural humility in PT practice and education?
• How do you address health literacy in PT patient education materials?
• Which component of the Biopsychosocial Model is described as 'Bio' or physical well-being?
• In differentiating layman's terms from medical terminology, which approach is most appropriate for patient communications and documentation?
• Which statement defines competence?
• When should assessment occur in the PT process?
• Which setting emphasizes maintenance of current function with 24-hour skilled care?
• Which statement best characterizes a key characteristic of qualitative research in PT education?
• Which term describes thinking about the process of how you arrived at a decision during problem solving?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered a Personal Factor in the biopsychosocial model?
• In the ICF framework, which component describes what the patient is currently diagnosed with and seeking treatment for?
• Knowles' adult learning theory informs clinical teaching of practicing PTs by emphasizing which elements?
• Define empathy in the context of PT practice.
• Which statement describes the significance of psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains in PT practice?
• Which type of prevention occurs before a condition arises?
• Tertiary Prevention is best described as methods used to manage an ongoing condition. Which of the following is an example of that concept?
• Which statement best describes outpatient physical therapy?
• How do you align learning objectives, instruction, and assessment in a PT course using the concept of alignment?
• During which period was the APTA's House of Delegates established?
• Which statement best describes the Systems Review in the PT process?
• What is the professional role of Healthcare Administrators?
• Why was establishing the division of labor between PT and OT important?
• Which concept is defined as a desire to perform a behavior effectively for its own sake?
• How would you design a PT course module to teach evidence-based practice?
• What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
• For PT documentation, the diagnosis serves to:
• What are the main elements of a high-quality PT clinical note?
• Which functional outcome measure is used to evaluate overall physical function in musculoskeletal PT?
• Which statement best captures a core idea of social cognitive theory about learning context?
• Which statement best describes formative assessment in physical therapy education?
• Which organization established the division of labor between PT and OT (via the ICF)?
• Review of Systems and Constitutional Signs is typically included in which component of the patient evaluation?
• In evidence-based practice, what is the primary activity a PT clinician performs when integrating new evidence into care?
• Explain the principle of patient-centered care and how to operationalize it.
• In which decade did APTA establish a precursor to direct access?
• In the ICF framework, Activities refer to:
• Which statement is NOT true about inpatient rehabilitation settings?
• Which item is recognized as an objective data category in the PT assessment framework?
• What does 'readiness to learn' refer to in adult learning?
• Which statement best differentiates reliability and validity in assessment, with a PT example?
• Which is one of the six assumptions of adult learning?
• Which strategy best supports adult learners in PT education?
• History component includes which areas?
• Which statement about measurement tools is true?
• Which statement describes unconscious attitudes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions?
• Which is NOT a recommended approach to implementing interprofessional education in PT training?
• Which statement best describes medical terminology?
• Which statement best defines Participation in the ICF framework?
• Which statement best describes Roles and Responsibilities?
• Which statement best describes effective interprofessional teamwork strategies?
• Which areas does a Speech Language Pathologist typically treat?
• In inpatient rehabilitation, patients must be able to complete how many hours of physical therapy per day, typically five days a week?
• What is gender bias?
• What does the Movement system review focus on?
• Relatedness refers to which concept?
• In PT education, a learning outcome is best described as what?
• In the prevention framework, the use of assistive devices or adaptive technology is an example of which level?
• Which statement best reflects adult learning assumptions?
• Anchoring bias is best described as sinking to the first thought.
• Which statement best defines layperson language?
• Which of the following are Constitutional Signs that may indicate a systemic condition?
• Which statement best describes patient-first language?
• Which statement best reflects inclusive teaching practices in PT education?
• What are the three components of backward design for a PT course module?
• Which term describes conscious, deliberate prejudice or beliefs that an individual holds about a particular group of people?
• Which description best captures the concept of learning transfer from classroom to clinic in PT?
• Telehealth physical therapy primarily emphasizes which of the following?
• Initial Inspection provides information about which aspects?
• Which item is NOT included in the Musculoskeletal System Review?
• Ascertainment bias involves making assumptions such as stigmas, stereotyping, ageism, and racism. Which is this bias called?
• Besides observation and imitation, which cognitive processes contribute to learning in social cognitive theory?
• Which practice is a core component of infection control in PT settings?
• What is rater reliability and how can you improve it in PT performance assessments?
• These are examples of what part of the Biopsychosocial Model: beliefs, coping, mood, pain behaviors?
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care focuses on which of the following?
• What is the appropriate content of a PT plan of care?
• Which two components constitute the main parts of the examination content in the patient management model?
• Which term describes behaviors aimed at gaining a reward or avoiding a negative consequence?
• Which element is essential for PT documentation to support communication, legal protection, and billing?
• What does situated cognition theory emphasize?
• Which of the following is a red flag identified during a systems review?
• On the self-determination theory continuum, which form of motivation is most internalized and self-determined?
• Which statement best describes equity-aware language?
• In the Systems Review, which of the following is considered a system?
• Which approach best aligns with inclusive teaching in physical therapy education?
• What term describes feelings of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune, while not understanding what they are going through?
• Which option describes evaluating your performance after completing a task?
• In the PT Process, the evaluation occurs before which of the following?
• Which statement best describes constructivism?
• Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional Sign indicating a possible systemic condition?
• Which description best matches the Bio component of the biopsychosocial model?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the biopsychosocial model?
• Which term means thinking about thinking?
• In PT program evaluation, which statement correctly distinguishes distal outcomes?
• Which principle informs PT interventions in wound care and tissue healing?
• What is attribution error?
• What does effective communication involve?
• What are essential components of an initial PT examination and evaluation?
• What is a common threat to validity in PT assessment that can be mitigated by using broad evidence, rubrics, multiple assessors, and standardized tools?
• Which factor reflects applicability of a randomized trial to a patient?
• Which statement best describes a well-defined PT plan of care?
• Which framework is used to organize data during evaluation?
• Which statement best defines Personal Factors in the biopsychosocial model?
• Which item is part of the Neuromuscular System Review?
• Explain cognitive load theory and its application to PT skills instruction.
• Which term describes managing an ongoing condition with the use of devices or adaptive technology?
• What best defines the Review of Systems in physical therapy practice?
• What was a key effect of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on physical therapy services?
• In PT, coordination/nerve function and nerves are:
• Which concept is associated with cognitivism?
• In selecting cardiopulmonary modalities, which is essential to consider?
• How should a PT perform a systems review and why is it essential?
• Which three elements make up Self-Determination Theory?
• What is the role of evidence-based practice in PT education and clinical decision making?
• Which statement best defines medical jargon in healthcare communication?
• Which practice best demonstrates patient-centered care when developing a PT treatment plan?
• What is the purpose of the Assessing component in Master Adaptive Learning?
• Reflection in action occurs during the activity.
• Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting patient autonomy in culturally diverse settings?
• Which functional outcome measure is commonly used to evaluate upper-extremity function in musculoskeletal PT?
• Which is not a SMART goal element?
• In the ICF framework, Body Structure refers to
• How do regulatory changes and payer policies shape PT practice and documentation?
• Which elements constitute a valid OSCE station for PT skills?
• What is the focus of educational interventions in physical therapy?
• What best describes the difference between quantitative and qualitative research in PT education?
• Subacute rehabilitation is for patients who are medically stable but still need assistance before returning home, with a typical stay of about how long?
• What are core elements of the PT practice act and how do they guide the scope of practice?
• Which is an example of Secondary Prevention?
• What is the role of reflective practice in PT education, and how can you support it?
• Which feature is essential to a valid and reliable OSCE station?
• Which statement best describes research literacy in PT clinicians?
• These are examples of what part of the Biopsychosocial Model: tissue damage, impairments, pathophysiology?
• What is amotivation?
• Patient-centered communication is best described as focusing on which principle?
• Which statement best describes the Occupational Therapy professional role?
• According to Pendleton's model, how should feedback be structured to maximize learner growth?
• What is the primary purpose of the ICF model?
• Which statement accurately describes the Physical Examination in the Patient/Client Management Model?
• Which best describes the Test and Measures section of the Physical Examination?
• Family, culture, environment are examples of which component?
• What does Autonomy mean?
• Reflection on action occurs after the activity.
• In program evaluation for PT education, which statement correctly describes proximal and distal outcomes?
• Which theory is described as learners actively constructing knowledge based on experiences?
• Integrated regulation describes behaving in a way that is consistent with other goals and values.
• What best describes a cognitive apprenticeship in supervising PT students?
• Which of the following is an example of an Environmental Factor in the ICF?
• What is a superordinate goal in the hierarchy of goals?
• Which option is NOT a procedural category in PT interventions?
• Environment falls under which component of the biopsychosocial model?
• Which statement about the evaluation is correct?
• What is patient-first language (AKA person-first)?
• In the Patient/Client Management Model, which components form the Examination content?
• Values and Ethics asserts which principle?
• Which of the following is an example of Primary Prevention?
• Which domain is assessed in the Communication and Cognition component of Systems Review?
• Which term describes unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions?
• Which statement distinguishes inpatient rehabilitation from subacute rehabilitation?
• How would you design a case-based learning activity to enhance clinical reasoning in PT students?
• What are the two types of PT interventions?
• Which of the following is not listed as a type of communication?