Texas PE Licensing Exam Practice Questions And
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What can the aide put in the documentation? - ANSWER -Any quantitative info
(reps, sets, etc.)
What is included in a D/C summary? - ANSWER -Response to treatment at time
of D/C and a follow-up plan
Which portions of the initial eval can a PTA do and what does the PT have to do?
- ANSWER -PTA - S, O
PT - A, P
Role of the PTA - ANSWER -Screen the patient, provide PT services as specified
in the POC, prepare patient, treatment area, and equipment, teach other HCPs,
patients, and families, identify architectural barriers and report them to the PT (can
do home evals and the PT makes the recommendations)
What can the PTA NOT do? - ANSWER -Specify and/or perform definitive
evaluative and assessment procedures, alter the POC/goals, recommend W/Cs,
orthoses/prostheses, other ADs, or alterations to architectural barriers, sign
progress notes which design/modify the POC
What can the aide NOT do? - ANSWER -Perform any evaluative or assessment
activities, initiate PT treatment including exercise instruction, write/sign PT
documents in the permanent record (except quantitative info)
T/F: You have to have a color photograph for the application to take the NPTE. -
ANSWER -True
T/F: You take the jurisprudence exam after the NPTE. - ANSWER -False
What is included in documentation of academic qualifications? - ANSWER -
Transcript sent to the board showing enrollment in the final semester of a PT
program and statement signed by the program direction stating that the student
completed the PT program
, What is the passing score on the NPTE? - ANSWER -600
How many times can you take the NPTE? - ANSWER -6 times, can appeal for a
7th; if you score below 400 twice, can't retake it anymore; can take the PTA exam
6 times
What does licensing by endorsement mean? - ANSWER -If you have a license in
another state, you can apply for licensure by endorsement in Texas.
When can you start practicing independently? - ANSWER -When you pass the
exam and receive your official score; can practice under a temporary license under
on-site supervision until then
Requirements for temp license - ANSWER -Register for NPTE, submit temp
licensee and supervisor affidavit, and submit fees
Who is eligible for temp license? - ANSWER -Only an applicant taking the exam
for the first time
How long is temp license good for? - ANSWER -Until they receive the official
score or until the last day of the 3rd month after the license is issued
If a license is expired for < 1 year, what do you do? - ANSWER -original
expiration date is adjusted; if from another state, have to take the jurisprudence
exam and pay restoration fee
If a license if expired for 1-5 years, what do you do? - ANSWER -Take the
jurisprudence exam, pay restoration fee
If a license is expired for > 5 years, what do you do? - ANSWER -Retake NPTE
Must notify the board within _____ of changes to your residential, mailing, or
business address. - ANSWER -30 days
Who is exempt from licensure by the board? - ANSWER -Military, if you're
licensed in another state and will be in Texas for < 60 days in 12 month period, or
displaced for < 60 days by natural disaster or emergency
Order of credentials - ANSWER -Professional title first (PT), educational degree
second (DPT)
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026|2027
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
What can the aide put in the documentation? - ANSWER -Any quantitative info
(reps, sets, etc.)
What is included in a D/C summary? - ANSWER -Response to treatment at time
of D/C and a follow-up plan
Which portions of the initial eval can a PTA do and what does the PT have to do?
- ANSWER -PTA - S, O
PT - A, P
Role of the PTA - ANSWER -Screen the patient, provide PT services as specified
in the POC, prepare patient, treatment area, and equipment, teach other HCPs,
patients, and families, identify architectural barriers and report them to the PT (can
do home evals and the PT makes the recommendations)
What can the PTA NOT do? - ANSWER -Specify and/or perform definitive
evaluative and assessment procedures, alter the POC/goals, recommend W/Cs,
orthoses/prostheses, other ADs, or alterations to architectural barriers, sign
progress notes which design/modify the POC
What can the aide NOT do? - ANSWER -Perform any evaluative or assessment
activities, initiate PT treatment including exercise instruction, write/sign PT
documents in the permanent record (except quantitative info)
T/F: You have to have a color photograph for the application to take the NPTE. -
ANSWER -True
T/F: You take the jurisprudence exam after the NPTE. - ANSWER -False
What is included in documentation of academic qualifications? - ANSWER -
Transcript sent to the board showing enrollment in the final semester of a PT
program and statement signed by the program direction stating that the student
completed the PT program
, What is the passing score on the NPTE? - ANSWER -600
How many times can you take the NPTE? - ANSWER -6 times, can appeal for a
7th; if you score below 400 twice, can't retake it anymore; can take the PTA exam
6 times
What does licensing by endorsement mean? - ANSWER -If you have a license in
another state, you can apply for licensure by endorsement in Texas.
When can you start practicing independently? - ANSWER -When you pass the
exam and receive your official score; can practice under a temporary license under
on-site supervision until then
Requirements for temp license - ANSWER -Register for NPTE, submit temp
licensee and supervisor affidavit, and submit fees
Who is eligible for temp license? - ANSWER -Only an applicant taking the exam
for the first time
How long is temp license good for? - ANSWER -Until they receive the official
score or until the last day of the 3rd month after the license is issued
If a license is expired for < 1 year, what do you do? - ANSWER -original
expiration date is adjusted; if from another state, have to take the jurisprudence
exam and pay restoration fee
If a license if expired for 1-5 years, what do you do? - ANSWER -Take the
jurisprudence exam, pay restoration fee
If a license is expired for > 5 years, what do you do? - ANSWER -Retake NPTE
Must notify the board within _____ of changes to your residential, mailing, or
business address. - ANSWER -30 days
Who is exempt from licensure by the board? - ANSWER -Military, if you're
licensed in another state and will be in Texas for < 60 days in 12 month period, or
displaced for < 60 days by natural disaster or emergency
Order of credentials - ANSWER -Professional title first (PT), educational degree
second (DPT)
