The PT Has Asked the PTA to Perform an Initial

question 18

Multiple Choice

The PT has asked the PTA to perform an initial evaluation on a patient, stating, "You have watched me do evaluations for over 2 years now and I think you are ready to do this one.I will watch you, make changes to it, and sign it when you are finished." What would be the appropriate course of action for the PTA?

• A)Tell the PT that the evaluation is not within the PTA's scope of practice and refuse to complete it.
• B)Tell the PT that, as a PTA, he or she only feels comfortable doing the objective section of the evaluation.
• C)Complete the evaluation and have the PT review it and sign it.
• D)Report the PT to his or her supervisor.

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