The American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

question 12

Multiple Choice

The American Physical Therapy Association's Guide To Physical Therapist Practice (2001) reflects a broad scope of practice.The guide describes:

• A) diagnosis, treatment, extrinsic factors, and intrinsic factors.
• B) long-term goals, short-term goals, primary goals, secondary goals.
• C) examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention.
• D) extrinsic factors, intrinsic factors, prognosis, intervention.

Differentiate between the basic tastes and recognize the non-existence of a "bland" taste.

Learn about the body's natural pain management mechanisms, including the role of endorphins and the pain gate theory.

Recognize the role and location of the olfactory cortex in the perception of smell.

Understand the concepts of kinesthesis and how it enables awareness of body position and movement.

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Definitions:

Center Line

A reference line in a chart or graph around which data points may fluctuate, often used in process control charts to represent the average value of the quality being monitored.

Injection Molding

A procedure for making parts by injecting heated material into a mold.

Compressive Strength

The capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads that tend to reduce size, measured by the maximum stress it can withstand without failure.

Control Chart

A graphical tool used in process control to display how a process changes over time, highlighting variations that may indicate problems.