PAM Documentation & Record Keeping 4

Question 1

In documenting iontophoresis treatment, which of the following is UNIQUELY important compared to other electrical modalities?

Accepted Answer

Medication name, concentration, polarity, and total charge delivered (mA-min)

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Electrode size and placement

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Patient positioning during treatment

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Duration of the treatment session

Question 2

A clinician amends an electronic health record to correct a documentation error. The CORRECT procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Add a dated addendum noting the correction and reason, preserving the original entry

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Delete the original entry and retype the correct information

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Ask a colleague to make the correction under their login

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Leave the error unchanged to maintain an unaltered record

Question 3

A patient refuses a physical agent modality that was ordered in the plan of care. How should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, the patient's stated reason, education provided, and any alternative offered

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Omit any reference to the refused treatment

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Simply note 'patient non-compliant'

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Document the treatment as if it were performed to keep the record consistent

Question 4

Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate to include in documentation when tracking patient progress with TENS for chronic low back pain?

Accepted Answer

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) scores across sessions

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The brand model of the TENS unit

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The clinician's subjective impression of improvement

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Number of TENS units available in the clinic

Question 5

For a patient with a pacemaker, documentation prior to applying any electrical physical agent modality should specifically include:

Accepted Answer

Physician clearance, pacemaker type and location, and rationale for treatment decision

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The patient's preferred treatment time

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The date of the last modality calibration

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Patient's height and weight

Question 6

According to APTA's preferred documentation model, functional outcomes in modality treatment records should be expressed as:

Accepted Answer

Specific, measurable, time-bound goals tied to the patient's daily activities

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General statements like 'improved function'

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Technical descriptions of equipment settings only

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Physician's diagnostic language without modification

Question 7

When documenting the application of a hot pack, noting that 'six layers of toweling were used' primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate adherence to thermal safety protocols and reduce liability

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Justify the billing code selected

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Satisfy state licensing board administrative requirements

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Record the amount of laundry generated by the session