Texas Jurisprudence (PT Rules) Study Guide
Questions And Correct Answers 2025/2026
1. A/an is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments
based on data gathered.: evaluation
2. A/an is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading
to a diagnostic classification or referral.: examination
3. A is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act
and Board Rules.: jurisprudence exam
4. A is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of
a license.: hearing
5. What does "on-site" mean?: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
6. Supervision of PTAs: PT must be on call and readily available when services are being provided; have to
hold documented conferences with the PTA
7. Supervision of PT aides: PT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the PT aide and remain within
reasonable proximity during the aide's interaction with the patient
8. What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas?: Can evaluate (no dx
or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
9. What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?: Have to notify
the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat more than 20 times or 30 consecutive calendar days,
referral must be less than 1 year, and PT has to be licensed for > 1 year
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, 10. If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done?: Must be received, recorded,
and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized personnel; must include all information that would appear on a written
referral
11. Can PTAs do the screening?: They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is needed or
make recommendations
12. T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been established.: -
True
13. T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.: False - no
delegation until POC is WRITTEN
14. Who can change the POC/goals?: ONLY the PT
15. T/F: The PTA may be able to modify treatment techniques if indicated in the
POC.: True
16. How often does a re-eval have to be done?: Every 60 days after treatment is initiated, in
response to a change in medical status, prior to any planned D/C, or when a change in the POC is needed
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Questions And Correct Answers 2025/2026
1. A/an is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments
based on data gathered.: evaluation
2. A/an is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading
to a diagnostic classification or referral.: examination
3. A is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act
and Board Rules.: jurisprudence exam
4. A is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of
a license.: hearing
5. What does "on-site" mean?: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
6. Supervision of PTAs: PT must be on call and readily available when services are being provided; have to
hold documented conferences with the PTA
7. Supervision of PT aides: PT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the PT aide and remain within
reasonable proximity during the aide's interaction with the patient
8. What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas?: Can evaluate (no dx
or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
9. What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?: Have to notify
the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat more than 20 times or 30 consecutive calendar days,
referral must be less than 1 year, and PT has to be licensed for > 1 year
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, 10. If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done?: Must be received, recorded,
and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized personnel; must include all information that would appear on a written
referral
11. Can PTAs do the screening?: They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is needed or
make recommendations
12. T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been established.: -
True
13. T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.: False - no
delegation until POC is WRITTEN
14. Who can change the POC/goals?: ONLY the PT
15. T/F: The PTA may be able to modify treatment techniques if indicated in the
POC.: True
16. How often does a re-eval have to be done?: Every 60 days after treatment is initiated, in
response to a change in medical status, prior to any planned D/C, or when a change in the POC is needed
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