Formative Quiz: Acute Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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