When Planning a Patient Intervention the Physical Therapist Should

question 8

Multiple Choice

When planning a patient intervention the physical therapist should

• A)choose tasks the patient cannot accomplish so the need for therapy is clear.
• B)identify interventions that allow the patient to meet one goal at a time.
• C)follow a specific protocol developed for the patient's medical diagnosis.
• D)consider the frequency,intensity,and duration of the intervention.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

An abnormally high blood pressure: more than 140 mm Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for reabsorbing water, sodium, and other substances from the filtered fluid.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Regulation

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior, usually in the context of legal, professional, or institutional settings.