Person-First Language, Communication, and Bias in Physical Therapy Practice Test

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• Which strategies promote equity in access to rehabilitation services for underserved populations?
• Why is being at the same physical level as a patient important?
• In clinical notes, which phrasing is generally more respectful?
• Which of the following is least likely considered a yellow flag in PT practice?
• Which setting is best for a patient who cannot tolerate 3 hours/day therapy but is medically stable and wants to remain at home?
• What does the Interprofessional Communication competency involve?
• Which statement describes anchoring bias in clinical reasoning?
• How should patient values influence treatment decisions within EBP?
• Which statement about the relationship between evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values is most accurate?
• What does it mean for a PT to be medically bilingual?
• Unexamined assumptions about patients may lead to which outcome?
• Give an example of nonverbal communication that supports patient-centered PT care.
• Which approach helps reduce the impact of implicit bias in PT practice?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes fear-avoidance and kinesiophobia?
• What outcome best reflects equity-focused practice in PT?
• Which statement defines fear-avoidance in physical therapy?
• How do patient values fit into EBP?
• How can PTs ensure accessibility of digital communication for people with disabilities?
• What is an example of interprofessional collaboration in practice?
• Which statement best reflects patient-centered care in interprofessional collaboration?
• What is a key benefit of reflective practice for reducing bias in physical therapy?
• What is an ethical approach to involving family during PT sessions?
• What tool or practice directly helps verify patient understanding during care for any language barrier?
• How should a PT respond when a patient reports pain that seems inconsistent with objective findings?
• Which IPEC competency involves applying relationship-building values and team dynamics to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care effectively and safely in an interprofessional setting?
• What is a common consequence of bias in clinical reasoning?
• A patient is post-hip replacement, medically stable, but lives alone and cannot tolerate 3 hrs/day of therapy. What is the MOST appropriate setting?
• Which setting is most appropriate for patients in rural areas with limited access to in-person PT?
• How can bias appear in PT documentation, and how can it be avoided?
• What are the three components of EBP?
• Excessive workload undermines empathic practice by which mechanism?
• How should consent be obtained for therapy when there is a language barrier?
• Which statement best describes the key difference between implicit and explicit bias?
• Which statement best describes the role of nonverbal communication in clinical encounters?
• Which statement best describes the difference between the biomedical model and the biopsychosocial model?
• Which of the following is NOT a strategy to promote inclusive language in the PT clinic?
• What are yellow flags in PT practice?
• Person-first language originated from which movement and policy?
• Give an example of how a social trigger affects the other two sectors.
• In physical therapy, what role does EBP play for reimbursement documentation?
• When does interprofessional collaboration occur?
• Which statement about documentation in PT is NOT a main reason for writing it?
• Which statement best defines equity in patient care?
• In acute care physical therapy, what is the primary focus?
• How does the ICF differ from a purely biomedical model of health?
• How do cultural beliefs about health and healing influence PT sessions?
• In tele physical therapy, which elements should be confirmed before starting remote treatment?
• Teach-back in PT education is best described as?
• Which statement best describes person-first language in physical therapy?
• What is the main purpose of the teach-back method in PT communication?
• Which are the six components of the ICF model?
• Which statement describes appropriate caregiver involvement for patients with cognitive impairment?
• What is the evolved Golden Rule in healthcare communication?
• Explicit bias is defined as which?
• What pronoun practice is recommended in PT settings?
• What best describes the primary aim of IPEC core competencies?
• What is the proper approach to documenting patient preferences in the medical record?
• Which statement best reflects a person-first approach to pronouns in practice?
• In notes, how should you refer to a patient to align with person-first language unless the patient expresses otherwise?
• What best describes a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and its typical role?
• Which term is considered outdated and stigmatizing in PT discussions?
• What is the primary purpose of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)?
• Which is a correct layperson translation for edema?
• How does bias affect communication with patients?
• What is the appropriate way to describe a patient’s balance in the context of functional goals?
• Which strategy best supports patients with cognitive impairment in understanding instructions?
• Can the biopsychosocial model start in any of the three sectors?
• When using an interpreter, what is the best practice?
• What is a way clinicians can recognize bias in their own reasoning?
• Which scenario describes diagnostic overshadowing?
• What are the advantages of verbal communication over written communication?
• Why is communication considered foundational in physical therapy practice?
• Which element is emphasized by the ICF framework in patient assessment?
• What is a primary purpose of obtaining consent in telephysical therapy sessions?
• How does eye contact function in clinical communication?
• What is layperson language and why must PTs use it with patients?
• What does SBAR stand for in PT communication?
• What factors contribute to the development of implicit bias?
• Which statement best describes the aim of evidence-based practice in physical therapy?
• If unsure of a patient's language preference, how should a PT proceed?
• Which phrasing best demonstrates disability-inclusive language in documentation?
• What are the key verbal communication tips for PT practice?
• DEI intersects with the biopsychosocial model because?
• Why is person-first language used in physical therapy practice?
• Teach-back is used to verify patient understanding by asking the patient to explain back in their own words.
• What are Activities in the ICF?
• Which IPEC core competency involves maintaining a climate of mutual respect and placing the patient's interests at the center of care?
• Which setting emphasizes sports, pelvic floor, pediatrics, or wound care as possible specialties while focusing on restoring function?
• Which is NOT identified as a barrier to empathy in healthcare?
• Why is implicit bias particularly dangerous in clinical practice?
• To improve health literacy, what reading level should PT patient materials target?
• Which statement best defines stereotyping in a clinical context?
• Which phrasing should be used in PT notes when documenting balance issues?
• Which phrase demonstrates person-first language?
• In professional healthcare contexts, the abbreviation 'PT' can refer to which of the following?
• What are Body Structures in the ICF?
• How does bias affect clinical reasoning?
• How does the biopsychosocial model apply to post-surgical recovery?
• Which statement best supports fair discussion of treatment costs?
• Can someone have low explicit bias but high implicit bias?
• Which statement best describes EBP in PT?
• Provide an example of a plain-language instruction for a home exercise program.
• Which of the following is NOT a domain included in the OSPRO-YF?
• Which approach reduces bias when discussing treatment costs with patients?
• Give an example of how a biological injury triggers psychological and social effects.
• What is medical terminology?
• Which quote reflects Sheila Nicholson's view on documentation?
• Implicit bias is defined as which?
• Why is consent ongoing in rehabilitation, and how is it documented?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five C's of effective written communication?
• Which action best describes how to describe patient function to avoid biased language?
• When communicating a referral for assistive technology to a patient, what is recommended?
• In physical therapy practice, which practice best helps identify and mitigate implicit bias?
• When working with a patient with limited English proficiency, which approach is recommended?
• What tool is used to screen for yellow flags in PT?
• Which community is commonly reported to prefer identity-first language?
• A patient has a strong motivation to recover but limited physical function. Which ICF components are involved?
• Who is considered the central member of the healthcare team?
• If a patient uses identity-first language, what is the recommended approach for clinicians?
• What does IPEC stand for?
• What is a consequence of not integrating EBP into PT practice?
• Which of the following statements about the four types of communication is true?
• Who are home health PT patients and what is the focus of care?
• When should an interpreter be used in PT sessions?
• What are the shared goals between PT and OT?
• Which statement best describes HIPAA privacy in PT practice?
• What is the purpose of person-first language in clinical communication?
• Which component is described as external factors that impact functioning, including the physical environment and attitudes of others?
• Which setting is most likely to provide multidisciplinary therapy including PT, OT, speech, and nursing coordination for medically complex patients?
• What term describes asking patients to explain instructions back in their own words to confirm understanding?
• Which option best enhances patient compliance for home exercises?
• What are the six universal facial expressions?
• What terminology is recommended when describing obesity in physical therapy communications?
• Who are outpatient PT patients and what is the focus?
• In EBP, which element ensures care aligns with the patient's personal goals and values?
• Which phrasing is most aligned with respectful documentation of a patient who uses a mobility aid?
• Which term demonstrates respectful, person-first language in disability discussions?
• Which statement best describes inpatient rehabilitation hospital?
• Which approach describes appropriate language in PT documentation?
• Which factor is identified as a cultural consideration that affects communication in physical therapy practice?
• Which statement about nonverbal communication is NOT true?
• What is the teach-back method?
• Which element directly supports tailoring to a patient's personal goals and cultural values?
• What is the defining feature of person-first language as used in physical therapy practice?
• What is cultural humility and how does it reduce bias?
• How should a PT handle a patient’s request for an accommodation (e.g., interpreter, wheelchair access) in a timely manner?
• Which statement best describes the influence of environmental barriers on PT outcomes?
• Which description best reflects person-first language when describing a condition?
• If a patient returns to work after an injury, this best represents which ICF component?
• Which IPEC core competency involves using knowledge of one's own role and other professions' roles to appropriately assess and address patient healthcare needs?
• Which statement best defines confirmation bias in clinical practice?
• When is identity-first language preferred in healthcare communication?
• Why must PT conversations with patients occur in a private environment?
• What are Body Functions in the ICF?
• In PT practice, why is screening for yellow flags important?
• Which setting is most appropriate for a patient who can travel to a clinic and needs restoration or rehabilitation of neuromuscular or MSK problems, with possible specializations?
• What feature is essential to make video visits accessible to people with visual impairments?
• If a patient prefers identity-first language, how should you respond?
• In the five C's, what does Composition refer to?
• Why is it important to provide language access in physical therapy practice?
• Which nonverbal cue signals engagement and interest when interacting with a patient?
• What best describes visual communication in PT practice?
• Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to interprofessional collaboration?
• What practice helps address cultural considerations in PT communication?
• How does bias affect patient trust and outcomes?
• What is the teach-back method?
• How does the biopsychosocial model apply to an athlete with an injury?
• Difference between impairment and activity limitation; how should language be used in documentation?
• What percentage of clinicians currently screen for yellow flags?
• What is the best description of the teach-back technique in patient communication?
• What are the three components of the biopsychosocial model?
• When is it NOT appropriate to use medical terminology?
• Which statement best reflects a patient-centered approach in PT?
• Which statement describes teach-back as a patient communication technique?
• Visual aids are especially helpful for patients with lower health literacy. True or false?
• Which statement best describes cultural humility compared with competence?
• What is telehealth PT and when is it especially important?
• What is the primary reason PTs adopt evidence-based practice?
• Which of the following best supports reducing bias in PT practice?
• What is the impact of language on the therapeutic alliance?
• Which example best illustrates Personal Factors?
• What are Personal Factors in the ICF?
• What does ICF stand for and who developed it?
• When creating a plan for rehabilitation with a patient who uses assistive devices, what is a best practice?
• What is a common mistake in language about disability that PTs should avoid?
• What is a key reason consent must be updated in rehabilitation?
• A patient is highly motivated and has a positive attitude toward recovery. Which ICF component is this?
• What is evidence-based practice (EBP)?
• Which approach helps ensure understanding across diverse patient populations when providing information?
• Why is EBP essential specifically in physical therapy?
• Which scenario illustrates diagnostic overshadowing?
• Assumptions function as barriers to empathy by which mechanism?
• In EBP, which component represents the clinician's experience and judgment?
• Which statement describes how the three sectors of the biopsychosocial model interact?
• Which of the following is an example of Environmental Factors?
• What is a culturally humble approach in PT?
• How can you check if your tone is supportive and non-paternalistic?
• What is a microaggression and how can it affect PT outcomes?
• What should you do when presenting information to a patient with limited health literacy?
• Why is shared decision making important in PT care?
• What is Participation in the ICF?
• Which example best represents a personal factor in the ICF model?
• What are Environmental Factors in the ICF?
• Time pressure acts as a barrier to empathy by which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the overlap between PT and OT roles?
• What is nonverbal communication?
• Why should clinical jargon be avoided in patient communications?
• If a patient declines a recommended treatment, what is the ethical course of action?
• What is professional jargon in PT and why can it be a barrier?
• Which of the following statements about the six universal facial expressions is NOT true?
• A patient lives alone with no support system. Which ICF component is this?
• What is the principle of autonomy in PT ethics as it relates to goal setting?
• Which statement best describes how to phrase ambulation assistance for precision in documentation?
• A patient has difficulty walking due to a fractured femur. Which ICF component is the fracture?
• A patient with a new SCI requires 3 hours of daily therapy, OT, speech, and nursing coordination. What setting is most appropriate?
• Which statement accurately describes the Roles & Responsibilities competency?
• Kinesiophobia is defined as?
• What is the definition of participation restriction in the ICF framework?
• A patient cannot return to their church choir after surgery. Which ICF component is this?
• Which statement is true about psychosocial prognostic factors used in yellow flags?
• What are the four types of communication used in PT practice?
• Which component describes the interprofessional collaboration workflow?
• What is anchoring bias in clinical reasoning?
• What is the primary goal of interprofessional collaboration?
• In which settings do PT and OT collaborate closely?
• What should be included in informed consent for PT care?
• What is the PT focus in a SNF?
• In a multidisciplinary team meeting, how can you advocate for disability-inclusive language?
• Which factors should guide setting selection in PT?
• To avoid bias when describing a patient's functional goals, which approach is recommended?
• Which term is generally considered disrespectful or demeaning when describing a patient?
• Who proposed the biopsychosocial model?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of the six ICF components?
• Which statement best explains why poor documentation can create financial risk for a PT employer?
• What are the implications of the ICF for physical therapy practice?
• What language should a PT avoid when describing patients?
• Which accessibility measures should PT materials include for patients with visual impairments?
• A patient cannot dress independently after a stroke. Which ICF component does this represent?
• Which is an example of effective visual communication in PT?
• In PT care, which statement correctly defines equity?