Exam Preview for 6843: Re-Imagining PT And OT Assessments As Target

Re-Imagining PT And OT Assessments As Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications, Part 1

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1. Which of the following assessment tools was NOT used by the speaker to generate ideas for targeted treatment programs in physical and occupational therapy? Berg Balance Scale Route Finding Test Box and Blocks Test Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB)
2. When using the Berg Balance Scale to design individualized treatment strategies, which of the following would NOT be a useful progression method to challenge balance during the Sit to Stand task? Increase chair height to make standing up easier Add a foam pad under the feet for balance challenges Perform the task while seated the entire time Increase arm support during the activity
3. Which two standardized assessment tools specifically evaluate turning 360 degrees? Berg Balance Scale and Physical Performance Test (PPT) Physical Performance Test (PPT) and Box and Blocks Test Box and Blocks Test and Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS) Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS) and Route Finding Test
4. Which of the following techniques is a practical method for integrating assessment tools into daily practice to improve patient outcomes? Conducting assessments only at initial evaluations Using assessment results to design tailored activities and drills Use drills as a substitute for standardized assessment Performing assessments without any follow-up treatment
5. To enhance treatment planning, why is it important for therapists to compare the treatment application elements of different standardized assessment tools? To ensure all assessments are valid and reliable To identify the most effective interventions for specific patient limitations To determine which assessment tool has the shortest administration time To reduce the number of assessments required for each patient