Which of the Following Questions Would BEST Be Answered by the Physical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would BEST be answered by the physical therapist administering a standardized test such as the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS) ?

• A)Do you need to document a baseline in function for future comparison?
• B)Do you need to establish a gross motor age equivalency to provide to other health professionals?
• C)What time and space do you have available?
• D)Is the child able to understand instructions and follow commands?

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