Intro to PTA Flashcards
1
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nosocomial infections
A
infection contracted from a certain location, such as a hosptial
2
Q
transmission modes
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- airborne
- skin to skin
- oral ingestion
3
Q
MRSA
A
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
4
Q
VRE
A
vancomycin resistant enterococci
5
Q
C-diff
A
clostridium difficile (inflammation of the colon)
6
Q
contact precaution
A
spread through direct/indirect contact
wound drainage, fecal incontinence or other discharge from body
7
Q
droplet precautions
A
spread through mucous membranes or respiratory secretions
8
Q
airborne precautions
A
agents that remain infectious over long distances
9
Q
Plan of Care (POD)
A
- examination
- evaluation
- diagnosis
- prognosis
- intervention
10
Q
interview skills
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- orientation: person, place, date and situation
- past medical history
- chief complaint
- pain: location, description, intensity, aggravating and alleviating factors
- function
- open vs closed ended questions
11
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APTA Documentation Guidelines
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- patient name and medical record
- signed consent for treatment
- legibility
- medically approved abbreviations
- black or blue ink only
- date and initial errors and cross out with single line
- therapist signature and date
- student documentation to be signed SPTA, and co–signed by supervising clinical instructor
