Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists
Goodman & Snyder: Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists,
5th Edition
Chapter 01: Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy
Practice Questions
1. In the context of screening for referral, primary purpose of a diagnosis is:
a. To obtain reimbursement
b. To guide the plan of care and intervention strategies
c. To practice within the scope of physical therapy
d. To meet the established standards for accreditation
2. Direct access is the only reason physical therapists must screen for systemic disease.
a. True
b. False
3. A patient/client gives you a written prescription from a physician, chiropractor, or dentist. The first screening question to ask is:
a. What did the physician (dentist, chiropractor) say is the problem?
b. Did the physician (dentist, chiropractor) examine you?
c. When do you go back to see the doctor (dentist, chiropractor)?
d. How many times per week did the doctor (dentist, chiropractor) suggest you come to therapy?
4. Screening for medical disease takes place:
a. Only during the first interview
b. Just before the client returns to the physician for his/her next appointment
c. Throughout the episode of care
d. None of the above
5. Physical therapists are qualified to make a human movement system diagnosis regarding primary neuromusculoskeletal conditions, but we must do so in accordance with:
a. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
b. The State Practice Act
c. The screening process
d. The SOAP method
6. Medical referral for a problem outside the scope of the physical therapy practice occurs when:
a. No apparent movement dysfunction exists
b. No causative factors can be identified
c. Findings are not consistent with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction
d. Client presents with suspicious red-flag symptoms
e. Any of the above
f. None of the above
7. Physical therapy evaluation and intervention may be part of the physician’s differential diagnosis.
a. True
b. False
8. What is the difference between a yellow- and a red-flag symptom?
9. What are the major decision-making tools used in the screening process?
10. See if you can quickly name 6 to 10 red flags that suggest the need for further screening.
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