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 note.

• A)There has been no change in sitting posture since the initial evaluation.PTA will speak with PT regarding change in plan of care.
• B)Patient completed AROM in hip flex.to 90º as compared with initial evaluation of 120º.
• C)Patient reported that his pain level has increased from the last session from 7/10 to 9/10.
• D)Patient will be able to use quad cane to walk from house to mailbox by next session.

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Definitions:

Fairness

A person’s opinion as to whether a price, wage, or allocation is considered morally or ethically acceptable.

Systematic Errors

Suboptimal choices that (1) are not rational because they do not maximize a person’s chances of achieving his or her goals and (2) occur routinely, repeatedly, and predictably.

Self-Interested

Acting in a way that is most beneficial to oneself, often used in the context of economic behavior assuming individuals act to maximize their own welfare.

Willpower

The ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals.