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In developing a home exercise program (HEP), the following guidelines should be followed except:  

Which of the following statements about words is most accurate?

Patient-related instructions are documented in the assessment section of the SOAP note. 

You are working with a 5 year old boy who is admitted to the hospital s/p motor vehicle accident (MVA).  He has undergone an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) to his L tibia and fibula and R humerus.  You are seeing him for physical therapy.  The rating scale most appropriate to use to assess his pain is:

You just completed your SOAP note and realized you forgot to document stair negotiation.  To remedy this issue, you would add and addendum to the note and then sign and date

Where would you document the patient’s pre- and post-treatment vital signs in a SOAP note?

Why is it important for a PTA to have emotional intelligence?

You are working in an outpatient clinic.  Mr. Jacobs, your 2:30 appointment does not show up for his appointment.  The best way to document this in Mr. Jacobs chart is by using the following format:

A physical therapist assistant who clocks in and out each day is considered a non-exempt employee. 

Where would you document a patient’s report of noncompliance with their home exercise program in a SOAP note?