How should a wheelchair be positioned against the bed for a patient who does NOT need assistance?

What structure in the brain regulates breathing, heart & blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing and swallowing?

Which part of the brain acts as the relay center that connects the cerebrum and cerebellum? It is also responsible for breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, digestion, sneezing, coughing & vomiting.

The word roots "ren" and "neph" mean:

The largest artery of the body is:

The word root "pulmon" means:

What type of bone is the patella?

The central nervous system consists of what two structures?

What muscle extends the thigh/hip?

Which type of cell builds bone?

What muscle is responsible for abducting the arm in the frontal plane?

What muscle is responsible for plantar flexing the foot?

If a patient was diagnosed with a "pulmonary disease" what body part is affected?

What muscle moves, rotates & stabilizes the scapula and extends the head?

What area of the brain coordinates skeletal muscle activity?

What type of gait is evident when a patient has a hip flexor contracture?

What type of gait is seen in a person who has a constant tremor?

What type of gait is seen in a person who has suffered a stroke?

Placing a bone into position to promote proper healing

What type of gait should be used if a patient can move their legs but may not be able to fully bear weight on either leg without support

What type of gait is demonstrated in a person who has osteoarthritis?

Using 2 crutches to move an affected limb without weight bearing is known as:

What condition results in a blocked coronary artery that restricts blood flow:

Which suffix means "lack of strength"

Which suffix means "nourishment/development"

Of the following conditions, which would you use paraffin to treat?

The suffix "-tomy" means

To ambulate means:

A common term for gastralgia:

Braces for the spine and extremities are known as:

Inflammation of a joint

The word root "peri-" means:

The prefix "intra-"

A suffix is found where in the word

Which suffix means "pregnancy"

Which of the following prefixes means "below"

Movement toward the midline

Further from the point of attachment

Laying face down

A body part turning on its own axis

closer to the point of attachment

Moving away from the midline

straightening a joint

Laying face up

closer to the head

The plane that divides the body into right and left halves

A type of therapeutic exercise where NO muscle action occurs and the patient exerts NO effort.

When moving a patient from the bed to a chair, what device is commonly used to make this process easier?

A type of muscle contraction causing the muscle to elongate

A type of muscle contraction without joint movement

A type of muscle contraction causing the muscle to shorten with joint movement.

What type of microorganism is harmful?

What is the protocol if you accidentally gave a patient the wrong treatment?

What is the emotional condition of a group of people called?

Body language is what type of communication?

Not making eye-contact gives the impression that you are:

The primary reason for feedback is to:

Being able to adapt to various situations is called:

Almost always transfer a patient to which side?

What is the only situation where you need to transfer a patient to their weaker side?

At what angle should the wheelchair be placed for patient transfers?

Where should the wheelchair be positioned when transferring from the bed?

Where should the PTA stand when walking with a patient?

Medical Information that cannot be released without consent is called:

Failure to meet a standard of care

What information is it illegal to request on a resume?

Any physician or medical specialists that provides medical care is known as the:

What is the major focus of the rehabilitation team?

What is the most important aspect of any healthcare professionals daily routine?

Tina falsely posts on FaceBook that Dr. Smith is stealing money from the company. This is an example of:

James' employer would like his medical records for an injury that happened at work. What two ways can the employer obtain the records?

What law protects healthcare providers from legal repercussions when helping at an accident outside of their work?

You are in the clinic taking Mr. Jones back to his room and he asks you if his MRI tests were in and what they meant. As his physical therapy aide, what should your response be?

Proper handling of blood and bodily fluids is known as:

Professional negligence is a form of

What type of permission is granted when a patient is unresponsive?

When you are scheduling patients for appointments, the matrix indicates:

A chronological file that is used as a reminder is known as:

Name the plane demonstrated here

The overall improvement of the functional capacity of patients is the:

On March 20, 2016, during the Louisville/Duke game, Kevin Ware suffered what type of injury seen here?

What area of the brain correlates consciousness, sleep & sensory interpretation?

Mrs. Smith is a 75 year old widow who has been having a difficult time coping with the loss of her husband. What type of healthcare provider would be the best suited to help Mrs. Smith?

Sammy was climbing trees and lost his footing. He fell approximately 20 feet. He suffered a crush fracture. This is also known as:

When there is a fire what acronym is used to remember what you are supposed to do?

What is the most common fracture seen in children?

Massage that involves kneading, wringing, lifting, or pressing a part of the body to improve circulation

Massage that involves superficial stroking toward the heart

When my grandfather was 2 years old, he fell off of the back of his father's produce truck. He landed on some trolly tracks and his legs were run over and amputated. What is the name of the artificial device that restores normal function to a missing limb?

Anything that the patient tells you should be charted in:

What you feel is the diagnosis or problem is with the patient should be charted in:

What is the action that should be taken with a patient should be charted in:

What is observed or measured should be charted in:

When helping a patient walk for the first time, what type of device should be used?

What device should be used when walking with a patient or transferring a patient?

Procedure that uses xrays to view soft tissue and bone

Clinical name of a treatment table

A very angry patient has called the office. How should you first respond?

The most widely used medical filing system is

A number that is assigned for every piece of equipment and supplies for billing purposes

Cyanosis

leuko-

Hepatitis affects which body part?

What color is used to indicate a patient who is a fall risk?

Fluidotherapy is a type of thermotherapy that uses _____________ as a substrate

What is the primary role of the physical therapy technician?

What 2 personal characteristics are best to have for a physical therapy technician?

What type of water is used in an autoclave?

When alphabetizing patient charts, what is the order?

How should you answer the phone at work?

What is the first thing you do when you are using a wheelchair?

When walking with one crutch you should place it

When using a can for balance you should place the cane:

A mechanical device used by caregivers to safely transfer individuals from beds, chairs or commodes that features a sling, boom and hydraulic lift.

Cells that absorb bone tissue during growth and healing