CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL THERAPY 2025-
2026 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to make
legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to take? -
ANSWER-The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child
abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect?
- ANSWER-Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national
board and
state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER-File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER-. A volunteer at a youth
camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER-1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER-1. The PT of record should be
in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER-18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER-The Federation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
,What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? - ANSWER-The
Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of
treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER-Available in person or by telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical therapist
assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER-The supervising Physical Therapist is responsible to
determine which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? - ANSWER-The
supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER-Must treat on the orders,
direction and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
ANSWER-Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to document? -
ANSWER-Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee cycle of
two years? - ANSWER-30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care professionals is
required for each renewal cycle? - ANSWER-2 hours of ethics and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ANSWER-There are no
other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a licensee? -
ANSWER-A written request must be filed with the board
, What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT supervision? - ANSWER-Close
proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? - ANSWER-Any
Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER-A license can be renewed within 5
years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER-More than two if the board
determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER-When the board deems the applicant has
not exercised due diligence in the completion of the application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration, what is the total
cost? - ANSWER-$450
What is the application and initial license fee for the PTA applicant? - ANSWER-$300
What answer is NOT associated with the 90 day approved PTA applicant status? - ANSWER-An applicant
has all rights and privileges as a licensed PTA
Which of the following tasks can be performed by the PTA? - ANSWER-Supervise a PT aide in non-
patient related tasks
A person may not renew, reissue, reinstate or restore his/her license if the licensed has expired for more
that how many years? - ANSWER-5 years
What is the time frame to report to the Board a change in address? - ANSWER-30 days
2026 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to make
legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to take? -
ANSWER-The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child
abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect?
- ANSWER-Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national
board and
state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER-File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER-. A volunteer at a youth
camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER-1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER-1. The PT of record should be
in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER-18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER-The Federation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
,What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? - ANSWER-The
Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of
treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER-Available in person or by telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical therapist
assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER-The supervising Physical Therapist is responsible to
determine which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? - ANSWER-The
supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER-Must treat on the orders,
direction and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
ANSWER-Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to document? -
ANSWER-Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee cycle of
two years? - ANSWER-30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care professionals is
required for each renewal cycle? - ANSWER-2 hours of ethics and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ANSWER-There are no
other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a licensee? -
ANSWER-A written request must be filed with the board
, What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT supervision? - ANSWER-Close
proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? - ANSWER-Any
Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER-A license can be renewed within 5
years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER-More than two if the board
determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER-When the board deems the applicant has
not exercised due diligence in the completion of the application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration, what is the total
cost? - ANSWER-$450
What is the application and initial license fee for the PTA applicant? - ANSWER-$300
What answer is NOT associated with the 90 day approved PTA applicant status? - ANSWER-An applicant
has all rights and privileges as a licensed PTA
Which of the following tasks can be performed by the PTA? - ANSWER-Supervise a PT aide in non-
patient related tasks
A person may not renew, reissue, reinstate or restore his/her license if the licensed has expired for more
that how many years? - ANSWER-5 years
What is the time frame to report to the Board a change in address? - ANSWER-30 days
