NPTE-PT Safety and Professional Responsibilities 5

Question 1

A PT is treating a patient who has signs consistent with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop treatment, notify the referring physician immediately, and document findings

Answer

Suspected DVT requires immediate cessation of treatment and urgent physician notification due to risk of pulmonary embolism.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Discharging a patient without notice or appropriate follow-up when they still require care

Answer

Abruptly ending care without notice, referral, or alternative arrangements when the patient still requires treatment constitutes abandonment.

Question 3

A PT working in an outpatient clinic notices a fire in the supply room. What is the correct initial action according to the RACE protocol?

Accepted Answer

Rescue patients in immediate danger, then activate the alarm

Answer

The RACE protocol begins with Rescue (remove patients from immediate danger), followed by Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish.

Question 4

A PT applies a hot pack and the patient reports increasing pain and skin redness within minutes. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the hot pack immediately, assess the skin, and document the adverse response

Answer

Increasing pain and redness indicate a potential burn; the hot pack must be removed immediately and the skin assessed.

Question 5

A patient with an infectious disease is scheduled for PT. Which type of precaution is most appropriate when contact with body fluids is expected?

Accepted Answer

Contact Precautions in addition to Standard Precautions

Answer

Contact Precautions (gown and gloves) are used in addition to Standard Precautions when contact with infectious material or body fluids is anticipated.

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