It Is Important to Identify a Lack of Progress in the Treatment

question 15

Multiple Choice

It is important to identify a lack of progress in the treatment plan and for the PTA to make suggestions for changes.Identify the correct example of such a response.

• A)Patient could not use a quad cane to walk from house to mailbox within 2 weeks, as outlined in the POC.PTA will contact PT before next visit to address inability to reach prescribed goal.
• B)Patient completed AROM in hip flex.to 90º as compared with initial evaluation of 120º.PTA will communicate change to PT by next visit.
• C)Patient reported that his pain level has increased from the last session from 7/10 to 9/10 because of poor posture.PTA will contact PT regarding change in pain level and revision of POC.
• D)There has been an increase in core stability, with patient able to sit (I) for 10 sec compared with IE of 5 sec with SBA at EOB.

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Definitions:

Extreme Position

Adopting a stance or opinion that is far from the moderate or average view, often without considering compromise.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, usually better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Deindividuation

A concept in social psychology that refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in groups, which can lead to disinhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Overstimulation

A condition arising from excessive stimuli or sensory input, leading to feelings of overwhelm or decreased functioning.