Formative Quiz: Acute Care

Physical therapists in acute care primarily focus on long-term rehabilitation rather than immediate functional mobility.

• True

• False

Early mobilization in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital length of stay.

• True

• False

Patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) should never be mobilized, regardless of whether they are on anticoagulation therapy.

• True

• False

The use of assistive devices, such as walkers or canes, is discouraged in acute care settings due to fall risks.

• True

• False

Weight-bearing restrictions after orthopedic surgery are only determined by the physical therapist.

• True

• False

Early mobilization in patients with femoral central venous catheters (CVCs) is strictly contraindicated due to the risk of catheter dislodgment.

• True

• False

The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) is commonly used to assess a patient’s readiness for physical therapy interventions in the ICU.

• True

• False

Hemodynamic instability is a relative contraindication to mobilization but does not automatically rule out physical therapy interventions.

• True

• False

Patients with rib fractures from blunt trauma should not perform deep breathing exercises due to the risk of further injury.

• True

• False

Physical therapy interventions in the ICU should prioritize range of motion (ROM) exercises over functional mobility to prevent excessive cardiovascular strain.

• True

• False