DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of the District of Columbia
Physical Therapy Practice Act?
A. To provide clinical treatment guidelines
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To regulate insurance reimbursements
D. To establish physical therapy curricula
Rationale: Jurisprudence laws exist primarily to protect the
public by regulating professional conduct.
2. Who must be licensed to practice physical therapy in DC?
A. Only PTs working in hospitals
B. All physical therapists providing services in DC
C. Physical therapy aides
D. Only PTs employed by federal agencies
Rationale: Any PT practicing in the jurisdiction must be licensed
regardless of the setting.
3. What entity issues physical therapy licenses in DC?
A. American Physical Therapy Association
B. District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy (or equivalent)
C. Federal Trade Commission
,D. Department of Health and Human Services
Rationale: Licensing is a state/regulatory board responsibility.
4. A physical therapist in DC must renew their license every:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. Only once at initial issuance
Rationale: Most jurisdictions require biennial renewal.
5. Which is required for initial licensure in DC?
A. High school diploma only
B. Graduation from an accredited PT program
C. Work experience but no degree
D. Letter from employer
Rationale: Professional licensure requires specific educational
standards.
6. Continuing education requirements in DC are intended to:
A. Replace clinical skills testing
B. Ensure practitioners remain up-to-date
C. Increase licensing fees only
D. Reduce professionalism
Rationale: CE requirements maintain competency.
7. Which practice requires a PT to refer to a physician?
, A. Performing standard PT assessment
B. Identifying a medical condition outside PT scope
C. Teaching home exercises
D. Documenting treatment progress
Rationale: Referral is required when conditions are beyond PT
scope.
8. Scope of practice for physical therapy in DC includes:
A. Prescribing medications
B. Therapeutic interventions and evaluations
C. Performing surgery
D. Diagnosing unrelated diseases
Rationale: PT scope is defined by statute.
9. A PT’s professional misconduct includes:
A. Accurate documentation
B. Fraudulent billing
C. Collaboration with physicians
D. Patient education
Rationale: Misconduct is actions harmful or illegal.
10. In DC, PT aides may perform tasks only:
A. Independently
B. Under direct supervision as defined by regulation
C. Without any oversight
D. In another state
Rationale: Aides are limited and supervised.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of the District of Columbia
Physical Therapy Practice Act?
A. To provide clinical treatment guidelines
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To regulate insurance reimbursements
D. To establish physical therapy curricula
Rationale: Jurisprudence laws exist primarily to protect the
public by regulating professional conduct.
2. Who must be licensed to practice physical therapy in DC?
A. Only PTs working in hospitals
B. All physical therapists providing services in DC
C. Physical therapy aides
D. Only PTs employed by federal agencies
Rationale: Any PT practicing in the jurisdiction must be licensed
regardless of the setting.
3. What entity issues physical therapy licenses in DC?
A. American Physical Therapy Association
B. District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy (or equivalent)
C. Federal Trade Commission
,D. Department of Health and Human Services
Rationale: Licensing is a state/regulatory board responsibility.
4. A physical therapist in DC must renew their license every:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. Only once at initial issuance
Rationale: Most jurisdictions require biennial renewal.
5. Which is required for initial licensure in DC?
A. High school diploma only
B. Graduation from an accredited PT program
C. Work experience but no degree
D. Letter from employer
Rationale: Professional licensure requires specific educational
standards.
6. Continuing education requirements in DC are intended to:
A. Replace clinical skills testing
B. Ensure practitioners remain up-to-date
C. Increase licensing fees only
D. Reduce professionalism
Rationale: CE requirements maintain competency.
7. Which practice requires a PT to refer to a physician?
, A. Performing standard PT assessment
B. Identifying a medical condition outside PT scope
C. Teaching home exercises
D. Documenting treatment progress
Rationale: Referral is required when conditions are beyond PT
scope.
8. Scope of practice for physical therapy in DC includes:
A. Prescribing medications
B. Therapeutic interventions and evaluations
C. Performing surgery
D. Diagnosing unrelated diseases
Rationale: PT scope is defined by statute.
9. A PT’s professional misconduct includes:
A. Accurate documentation
B. Fraudulent billing
C. Collaboration with physicians
D. Patient education
Rationale: Misconduct is actions harmful or illegal.
10. In DC, PT aides may perform tasks only:
A. Independently
B. Under direct supervision as defined by regulation
C. Without any oversight
D. In another state
Rationale: Aides are limited and supervised.
