When a Physical Therapist Determines the Impact of a Condition

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a physical therapist determines the impact of a condition on function at the level of the system and the patient subsequently classifying the patient within a specific practice pattern or cluster of the dysfunctions identified,this is BEST described by which of the following elements of patient management?

• A)Examination
• B)Evaluation
• C)Diagnosis
• D)Prognosis

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Definitions:

Ruby Red Papules

Small, rounded, red bumps on the skin, typically associated with various dermatological conditions.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Malignant epithelial cell tumor that begins as a papule and enlarges peripherally, developing a central crater that erodes, crusts, and bleeds. Metastasis is rare.

Pap Test

A screening procedure for cervical cancer involving the collection of cells from a woman's cervix to look for abnormalities that may indicate cancer or precancerous conditions.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer arising in the cervix of the uterus, often associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.