Title: Quiz 12: Reimbursement/elements of Research
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 12

Q: According to Medicare, who is considered qualified to provide physical therapy services:
- physicians
- physical therapists
- PTAs under the supervision of a PT
- athletic trainers
- B and C only
- all of the above are considered qualified according to Medicare
A: B and C only
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Broad categories in a research study such as sex, nationality, or diagnosis refers to what type of measurement scale:
- nominal
- ordinal
- interval
- ratio
A: nominal
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Case studies and case reports are an example of what type of research:
- experimental
- non-experimental
- quasi-experimental
- true experimental
A: non-experimental
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: How is the Medicare program funded:
- Social security payroll deductions of employees
- Social security contributions of self employed persons
- Social security contributions of employers
- all of the above fund the Medicare program
A: all of the above fund the Medicare program
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: It is not necessary to obtain informed consent from individuals participating in a research study:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Outpatient physical therapy services, certain home health services, and durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers are covered under Medicare Part B:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Qualitative research is characterized by samplings with large numbers of participants, non-probing, specific questions, and statistical analysis of the data collected:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Since the PTA works under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, it is not necessary for the PTA to read and interpret professional literature and critically analyze new concepts:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: The Medicare program provides medical coverage and health care services to the all of the following except:
- persons 65 years or older
- low income families with children
- persons under 65 years old who have a long term disability
- persons under 65 years old who have chronic renal disease
A: low income families with children
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: When evaluating a research article, the selection of subjects, design of the study, and information regarding data collection can be found in what section of the article:
- conclusion
- methods
- abstract
- introduction
A: methods
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following research levels of measurement is considered the strongest and most precise:
- nominal
- ordinal
- interval
- ratio
A: ratio
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following services is not covered under Medicare Part A:
- inpatient hospital services
- skilled nursing facility services
- hospice care
- all of the following are covered under Part A
A: all of the following are covered under Part A
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following statements about Medicare is NOT true:
- the largest provider of health care services in the US
- the cap for allowable PT services under Medicare continues to decline each year
- the cap for allowable PT services under Medicare is steadily increasing each year
- none of the above statements is true of Medicare
A: the cap for allowable PT services under Medicare is steadily increasing each year
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which type of research uses statistical data as part of the data that is collected and analyzed to predict outcomes:
- qualitative
- quantitative
- hypothetical
- randomized
A: quantitative
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which type of variable in a research study is the one that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher:
- independent
- dependent
- hypothetical
- experimental
A: independent
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct