At their annual physical, an adult tells the nurse they weigh 147 pounds. How would you document this in kilograms (round to the nearest tenth)?
The PT is caring for a male client suspected of physically a…
The PT is caring for a male client suspected of physically abusing his daughter. What would be the P.T.’s first interaction with the client?
In consulting with the parents of a 12-year-old child with a…
In consulting with the parents of a 12-year-old child with a sleepwalking problem, the PT needs to emphasize safety. Which of the following is not an appropriate guideline?
A mother brings in an 8-month-old infant who is having diffi…
A mother brings in an 8-month-old infant who is having difficulty breathing. The PT discovers bleeding in the baby’s retinas. The father was caring for the child while the mother was out. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the PT?
The wife of a client who has returned to his pre-fugue state…
The wife of a client who has returned to his pre-fugue state asks the PT if her husband will be able to remember what happened during the time of the fugue. The best response is:
The PT is a case manager in an outpatient mental health clin…
The PT is a case manager in an outpatient mental health clinic. A client comes into the clinic and states: “I’ve had it! I can’t go on like this any longer. You’ve got to help me.” Which should be the PT’s primary response?
A new PT feels that it is hopeless to provide sexual and phy…
A new PT feels that it is hopeless to provide sexual and physical abuse victims with community resources when most of them choose to go back and live with their abusers. What would be an appropriate response by the counselor?
Which of the following is considered within the scope of pra…
Which of the following is considered within the scope of practice of a PT?
The PT is caring for a client who is being treated for migra…
The PT is caring for a client who is being treated for migraine headaches. During the physical exam the PT assesses old scars on the client’s arms and legs. The client confides memories of sexual abuse as a child perpetrated by her father. The PT’s immediate response should be:
A client is becoming more and more confused and disoriented…
A client is becoming more and more confused and disoriented to time and place. The PT is told that the client has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The PT should know that the characteristics of this disease are: