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

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• Bloom's taxonomy is used in physical therapy education to:
• What is a SOAP note, and what are two critical elements to ensure quality documentation in PT?
• Metacognition is best described as which of the following?
• In outcome testing, what is the difference between independent and dependent measures, with PT examples?
• In the Biopsychosocial model, which component most directly addresses mood and pain beliefs?
• Which items are listed as Core Competencies?
• In the ICF framework, contextual factors include which of the following?
• Patient-centered communication emphasizes empathy and respect for abilities. Which option reflects this approach?
• Which motivation describes a desire to perform a behavior effectively for its own sake?
• Educational interventions focus on:
• In Master Adaptive Learning, which component involves self-reflection and feedback?
• What is a learning objective, and what essential elements should it include in PT education?
• SECONDARY PREVENTION refers to
• The 1980s saw which change in the field of physical therapy?
• Which statement about the ICF model components is accurate for PT evaluation?
• Which statement best describes patient-centered communication?
• What best describes the role of interprofessional collaboration in physical therapy practice, and what is a strategy to foster it in clinical education?
• Which item is included in Chart Review?
• The presence of two or more Constitutional Signs indicates what?
• The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 affected PT services how?
• Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes learning through which primary processes in a social context?
• What is alignment in PT curriculum design, and why is it important?
• Sympathy differs from empathy in that sympathy typically involves
• After completing a therapy session, a clinician reviews outcomes and adjusts the plan for future patients. This illustrates which form of reflection?
• Outpatient PT typically focuses on which of the following?
• In evidence-based practice, which combination is integrated?
• Which statement best describes Evaluation in the PT process?
• Which are three common types of evidence used in physical therapy decision-making, with an example for each?
• Empathy in PT practice is defined as:
• Which instructional design aligns with Cognitive Load Theory?
• What does the "Test and Measures" component refer to in the physical examination?
• What is motor learning theory, and how does it inform the design of PT interventions?
• Which items are included in the communication and cognition system review?
• What is the role of ethical decision-making in PT practice, and name one common ethical scenario?
• Which statement best describes the focus of the occupational therapists (OTs)?
• In Social Cognitive Theory, learning in a social context occurs through which combination?
• What is the primary focus of an Occupational Therapist in this context?
• What is a core aim of the biopsychosocial model?
• In SMART goals, which criterion ensures a deadline is set?
• Which theory posits that learning is influenced by context and environmental factors?
• Describe two supervision models used in PT clinical education and give a scenario where each model is appropriate.
• Health Condition is defined as?
• What is the ICF model, and how does it influence PT evaluation and prognosis?
• Cognitive Load Theory emphasizes that learners should be exposed to how many new elements at a time?
• What is one clear benefit of incorporating interprofessional rounds into clinical education?
• Prognosis in PT practice is defined as:
• Why is interprofessional education important in PT practice, and provide an example of a learning activity?
• Which term describes language designed to be easily understood by patients?
• In the physical examination, what are the two sections?
• Which statement best defines confirmation bias in clinical decision-making?
• Why is evidence appraisal important in PT teaching?
• A Nurse Practitioner is primarily described as...
• Which option is an example of medical jargon used by healthcare professionals?
• Which statement best contrasts Subacute Rehab and SNF in terms of focus?
• Which statement best defines the Therapeutic Alliance in physical therapy?
• Explain the difference between reliability and validity in PT outcome measures, and why both matter.
• Which component focuses on systemic symptoms and constitutional signs?
• What topics are covered in History?
• How does the biopsychosocial model influence PT assessment and treatment planning?
• What is the primary purpose of the PT examination and evaluation steps?
• Which sequence best describes the hierarchy of evidence in evidence-based physical therapy decision-making?
• Which motivation best describes performing a behavior because it is enjoyable or satisfying in its own right?
• Which statement best describes the overall structure of the physical examination in PT practice?
• What is a practical example of applying UDL in PT education?
• These are examples of which Biopsychosocial component: tissue damage, impairments, pathophysiology
• Self-Determination Theory identifies which three basic psychological needs?
• In PT planning, why is goal-oriented care important?
• Beliefs, coping, mood, pain behaviors illustrate which component?
• Which regulation describes doing a behavior because you feel guilty, so you do it?
• Situated Cognitive Theory posits that learning is influenced by which factors?
• Which type of language emphasizes social determinants of health and inclusion?
• The System Review covers which of the following domains?
• Sympathy is defined as which of the following?
• Which describes two approaches to teaching cadaveric anatomy or palpation in PT education?
• In PT practice, what is the purpose of documenting informed consent and ongoing communication?
• How does a therapist determine prognosis in PT, and what factors influence it?
• Subacute Rehabilitation often involves which combination of patient status and goals?
• Interventions in the Patient/Client Management Model are:
• Cognitivism views learning as a process involving which mental processes?
• What conditions does a Speech-Language Pathologist treat?
• Which statement describes Diagnosis in the PT process?
• What principle guides the progression of a therapeutic exercise program?
• Which statement describes gender bias in healthcare decisions?
• Which example illustrates patient-first language?
• Participation refers to?
• Body Function refers to?
• In the ICF framework, which domain covers tasks such as walking, reaching, and activities of daily living?
• Behaviorism defines learning as a change in behavior due to what?
• What is the primary purpose of the systems review in PT assessment?
• A growth mindset is best reflected by which stance?
• Name two common functional outcome measures used in PT for gait or balance and what they assess.
• Which statement correctly differentiates primary prevention from secondary prevention?
• Relatedness describes:
• An example of primary prevention is
• Amotivation means:
• What does 'Bio' primarily refer to in the Biopsychosocial Model?
• Which statement best describes Communication?
• In backward design for curriculum development, what is the first step?
• What is the definition of universal design for learning (UDL) in physical therapy education?
• In physical therapy, what is the purpose of a gait assessment and which two observations are commonly recorded?
• Name a common ethical principle in PT practice and describe how it guides patient interactions.
• Define evidence-based practice in PT and outline the five steps used to apply it.
• Why is family-centered care important in pediatric PT practice, and what does it involve?
• An example of secondary prevention is
• Implicit bias is best described as
• Autonomy is defined as:
• What is the primary purpose of Assessment in the Patient/Client Management Model?
• Explain the role of rubrics in assessing physical therapy skills and provide two example criteria you might include.
• What major development occurred for PT in the 1940s–1950s?
• PRIMARY PREVENTION involves
• The presence of two or more Constitutional Signs suggests what?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the eight categories used in Test and Measures?
• Which statement describes Inpatient Rehabilitation characteristics?
• What are the three components of the Biopsychosocial Model?
• What is a key benefit of teach-back in PT patient education?
• Which term defined as the patient's previous functional abilities before the current condition?
• Environmental Factors include which elements?
• Which regulation describes behaving in a way that is consistent with other goals and values?
• Activities are defined as?
• In Master Adaptive Learning, which step involves recognizing a gap in knowledge?
• Family, culture, environment are examples of which component?
• When applying backward design to a gait training course, which would be an appropriate initial outcome?
• Differentiate diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care in PT practice with examples.
• Body Structure refers to?
• Which statement best describes the use of ROM, MMT, and functional strength testing?
• Which statement best describes SMART criteria for patient-centered goals?
• The Movement component emphasizes assessment of movement in relation to what?
• Constructivism advocates that learners create new knowledge by doing what?
• Which statement best describes Roles and Responsibilities in a healthcare team?
• Initial Inspection assesses which abilities?
• Home Health Care PT focuses on which of the following?
• In the PT process, the diagnostic process starts with which step?
• Which statement describes Values and Ethics?
• What is the role of pharmacology knowledge in physical therapy, and give an example of a common medication effect you must consider during therapy?
• A clinician adjusts their technique during patient care based on ongoing feedback and observation. This best illustrates which practice?
• Which type of regulation describes behaviors aimed at gaining some reward or avoiding some negative consequence?
• Which statement best describes how patient values influence evidence-based practice?
• How would you structure a clinical teaching session to maximize learning during a patient exam?
• A patient who uses an assistive device to cope with a chronic condition exemplifies which level of prevention?
• Which category is primarily used to assess nerve function?
• Personal Factors are best described as characteristics of an individual that are not part of the health condition.
• When multiple impairments exist, how should you approach priority setting in a PT plan of care?
• Which statement best distinguishes formative and summative assessment in PT education, with an example of each?
• Safety considerations with therapeutic modalities in PT typically include which of the following?
• Which concept refers to the dual identity of professionals and collaborative care?
• What is the difference between formative feedback and evaluative judgment in clinical education?
• Which of the following statements best describes the aim of primary prevention?
• How are outcomes used in PT practice?
• Which regulation describes doing a behavior because it is important to the individual?
• Which is one of the basic needs described in Self-Determination Theory?
• What is the difference between layman's terms and medical terminology in patient communication?
• Which of the following is a procedural intervention?
• Adult learning is typically characterized by which of the following?
• A health initiative that focuses on reducing risk factors before any disease occurs is an example of
• Interventions should be structured, organized, and under constant re-examination to ensure efficacy toward positive outcomes.
• Why must growth plates be considered in pediatric PT assessment and treatment planning?
• Which setting delivers PT services in the patient's home and often includes caregiver training?
• Constructivism describes learning as what?
• What are included in the integumentary system review?
• In the ICF framework, which domain would include involvement in work, school, or sports?
• The movement system review involves what?
• Which learning theory emphasizes student-centered, problem-based learning and social interaction as drivers of knowledge construction in PT classrooms?
• When does Chart Review occur?
• TERTIARY PREVENTION describes
• How does the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) perspective view disability?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of formative feedback in PT clinical education?
• An example of tertiary prevention would be
• What is the purpose of reflective practice in PT education, and name a tool used to document reflection?
• What is the purpose of curriculum mapping in PT programs, and how does it support accreditation standards?
• Which statement best reflects effective interprofessional teamwork strategies?
• Which pair best captures a growth mindset?
• Telehealth PT is best described as which of the following?
• Cognitivism is associated with which concepts?
• Humanism in learning emphasizes which of the following?
• Which of the following is an assumption of adult learners?
• Integrated regulation is best characterized as behaving in alignment with which of the following?
• Which are considered types of communication?
• What does the neuromuscular system review assess?
• In PT documentation, what is the difference between a treatment note and a progress note?
• Which statement about reliability and validity is true?
• In the 1980s, where did the APTA headquarters move?
• During which decade were PT schools created to meet increased demand from WWII and the polio epidemic?
• Which measures are included in the cardiovascular/pulmonary system review?
• The Outcome component in PT practice serves to:
• The division of labor guidelines between PT and OT were established to clarify professional roles, prevent overlap, and promote collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation. Which organization established this division via the ICF?
• In the Hierarchy of Goals, which level represents the overarching long-term goal of participation?
• In Acute Care, what is the primary focus for physical therapy?
• Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment in a PT program?
• A learner forms a judgment primarily based on their initial impression and discounts later information. This describes which bias?
• What are two critical appraisal skills learners should develop in PT education?
• The ICF framework is used to support what in rehabilitation?
• Which metric is commonly used to assess documentation quality in PT notes?
• Which set of components best describes the ICF framework?
• What is the primary purpose of a competency check at the end of a PT course?
• What is the Review of Systems?
• Which component emphasizes daily tasks and social interactions?
• Anchoring bias involves which tendency?
• Reflection in action occurs during which phase?
• What are the two main parts of the examination portion?
• Participation is affected by what in the ICF model?
• The Neuromuscular system review is best described as including which elements?
• Which are the four familiar components of the ICF framework that influence PT practice?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between prognosis and plan of care in PT?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of Master Adaptive Learning?
• What are two common safety considerations when implementing electrical stimulation or other modalities in PT?
• Which two considerations are commonly emphasized in pediatric physical therapy as compared with adults?
• Ascertainment bias involves which kind of assumptions?
• Which are three components of the standard PT examination sequence?
• Name two common feedback models used in PT clinical education.
• When should you progress therapeutic exercise, according to PT principles?
• In Test and Measures, which category assesses movement range?
• What is the importance of documentation quality in PT practice?
• What does Medical Terminology refer to in medical communication?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Factors?
• What is a key difference between Inpatient Rehabilitation and Subacute Rehabilitation?
• Implicit bias affects our understanding, actions, and decisions because it is
• Which statement reflects the Biopsychosocial model's view of recovery?
• What is a core focus of Healthcare Administrators?
• What is a primary aim of inclusive language in PT practice?
• Dual Processing Theory posits two cognitive systems. Which statement correctly describes System 1?
• Why is cultural competence important in PT practice and education, and what is a practical teaching strategy to develop it?
• What is the primary purpose of the ICF?
• Describe the difference between impairment-focused and function-focused goals in PT and give an example of each.
• Which description best matches Attribution Error?
• Which assessment is used to test muscle strength?
• Which statement best describes Team and Teamwork?
• What best describes the focus in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?
• Why is patient education literacy important in physical therapy, and what is one technique to improve comprehension?
• Which statement best describes the focus of physical therapists (PTs) compared with occupational therapists (OTs)?
• In PT practice, what is one approach to ensure patient safety during gait training with assistive devices?
• In the history of physical therapy, which event occurred in the 1920s?
• What are two essential components of ethical patient communication in PT?
• Competence refers to:
• What is assessed in the musculoskeletal system review?
• What describes Values and Ethics?
• The Measurable criterion requires which of the following?
• Explicit bias refers to
• When documenting or discussing patient conditions, what practice is encouraged?
• Reflection on action occurs during which phase?