TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM – PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
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*Core Domains*
*• Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act*
*• PT Board Rules and Regulations*
*• Licensure Requirements and Renewals*
*• Standards of Ethical Practice*
*• Supervision of Personnel*
*• Disciplinary Actions and Procedures*
*• Continuing Competence Requirements*
*• Patient Care Management*
*Introduction*
The Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam is designed to ensure that all practicing
physical therapists and physical therapist assistants possess a comprehensive
understanding of the legal and ethical framework governing their profession within the
state. This assessment evaluates knowledge of the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act
and the Board Rules, focusing on public safety, professional responsibility, and
administrative compliance. The exam utilizes multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions to challenge the candidate's ability to apply statutory requirements to real-
world clinical situations. Emphasis is placed on critical decision-making regarding
supervision, scope of practice, and the maintenance of high professional standards to
protect the citizens of Texas.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
, 1. According to the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act, the primary purpose of the
Board is to:
A. Protect the financial interests of licensed physical therapists.
B. Promote the growth of physical therapy businesses.
🟢 C. Protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
D. Lobby the legislature for expanded scope of practice.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Board is a regulatory body whose legal mandate is to ensure the
public is protected from unqualified or unethical practitioners through licensure and
enforcement.
2. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may perform which of the following tasks
under Texas law?
A. Perform a sharp debridement without direct supervision.
B. Modify a plan of care independently.
🟢 C. Provide physical therapy services according to the PT’s plan of care.
D. Conduct an initial evaluation for a new patient.
🔴 RATIONALE: PTAs are trained to provide interventions under the direction and
supervision of a PT, but they cannot evaluate patients or independently alter the
established plan of care.
3. How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of a change of address
in Texas?
🟢 A. 30 days
B. 10 days
,C. 60 days
D. 45 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Per Board Rules, all licensees must provide written notification of a
change in home or business address within 30 days of the change.
4. A PT is supervising a Physical Therapy Technician. Which of the following is true
regarding the technician's role?
A. The technician may perform ultrasound if the PT is in the building.
B. The technician may document the patient's progress in the medical record.
C. The technician may perform gait training without the PT present.
🟢 D. The technician may only perform non-clinical tasks or tasks that do not require
clinical judgment.
🔴 RATIONALE: Technicians are unlicensed personnel; they may assist with tasks like
transport or setup, but cannot perform any activity requiring the clinical expertise or
judgment of a PT or PTA.
5. In Texas, "Direct Supervision" for a PT Coordinator or student means that the
supervisor is:
A. Available via telephone or electronic communication.
🟢 B. Physically present and immediately available on the same premises.
C. Present in the same city and able to arrive within 30 minutes.
D. Reviewing and signing all notes within 24 hours of treatment.
🔴 RATIONALE: Direct supervision requires the supervisor to be on-site and ready to
intervene immediately to ensure safety and quality of care.
, 6. A PT receives a referral for a patient but realizes they have a financial interest in
the referring entity. What is the ethical requirement?
A. The PT must refuse to treat the patient.
B. The PT must transfer the patient to a different clinic immediately.
🟢 C. The PT must disclose the financial interest to the patient.
D. The PT does not need to disclose anything as long as the care is appropriate.
🔴 RATIONALE: Transparency is required by the Standards of Conduct; patients must
be informed of any financial interests that could potentially influence the PT’s
professional judgment.
7. Which of the following is a requirement for a PT to treat a patient via Direct
Access (without a referral) in Texas?
A. The PT must have been licensed for at least 5 years.
🟢 B. The PT must have a doctoral degree in PT or completed 30 CCUs in differential
diagnosis.
C. The PT can only treat the patient for a maximum of 5 days.
D. Direct access is only permitted for pediatric patients.
🔴 RATIONALE: Texas law allows for treatment without referral under specific
conditions, including the PT holding a DPT or meeting specific continuing education
requirements in differential diagnosis.
8. When must a PT perform a re-evaluation of a patient?
A. Every 10 visits.
B. Once a month regardless of patient status.
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
*Core Domains*
*• Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act*
*• PT Board Rules and Regulations*
*• Licensure Requirements and Renewals*
*• Standards of Ethical Practice*
*• Supervision of Personnel*
*• Disciplinary Actions and Procedures*
*• Continuing Competence Requirements*
*• Patient Care Management*
*Introduction*
The Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam is designed to ensure that all practicing
physical therapists and physical therapist assistants possess a comprehensive
understanding of the legal and ethical framework governing their profession within the
state. This assessment evaluates knowledge of the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act
and the Board Rules, focusing on public safety, professional responsibility, and
administrative compliance. The exam utilizes multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions to challenge the candidate's ability to apply statutory requirements to real-
world clinical situations. Emphasis is placed on critical decision-making regarding
supervision, scope of practice, and the maintenance of high professional standards to
protect the citizens of Texas.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
, 1. According to the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act, the primary purpose of the
Board is to:
A. Protect the financial interests of licensed physical therapists.
B. Promote the growth of physical therapy businesses.
🟢 C. Protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
D. Lobby the legislature for expanded scope of practice.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Board is a regulatory body whose legal mandate is to ensure the
public is protected from unqualified or unethical practitioners through licensure and
enforcement.
2. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may perform which of the following tasks
under Texas law?
A. Perform a sharp debridement without direct supervision.
B. Modify a plan of care independently.
🟢 C. Provide physical therapy services according to the PT’s plan of care.
D. Conduct an initial evaluation for a new patient.
🔴 RATIONALE: PTAs are trained to provide interventions under the direction and
supervision of a PT, but they cannot evaluate patients or independently alter the
established plan of care.
3. How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of a change of address
in Texas?
🟢 A. 30 days
B. 10 days
,C. 60 days
D. 45 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Per Board Rules, all licensees must provide written notification of a
change in home or business address within 30 days of the change.
4. A PT is supervising a Physical Therapy Technician. Which of the following is true
regarding the technician's role?
A. The technician may perform ultrasound if the PT is in the building.
B. The technician may document the patient's progress in the medical record.
C. The technician may perform gait training without the PT present.
🟢 D. The technician may only perform non-clinical tasks or tasks that do not require
clinical judgment.
🔴 RATIONALE: Technicians are unlicensed personnel; they may assist with tasks like
transport or setup, but cannot perform any activity requiring the clinical expertise or
judgment of a PT or PTA.
5. In Texas, "Direct Supervision" for a PT Coordinator or student means that the
supervisor is:
A. Available via telephone or electronic communication.
🟢 B. Physically present and immediately available on the same premises.
C. Present in the same city and able to arrive within 30 minutes.
D. Reviewing and signing all notes within 24 hours of treatment.
🔴 RATIONALE: Direct supervision requires the supervisor to be on-site and ready to
intervene immediately to ensure safety and quality of care.
, 6. A PT receives a referral for a patient but realizes they have a financial interest in
the referring entity. What is the ethical requirement?
A. The PT must refuse to treat the patient.
B. The PT must transfer the patient to a different clinic immediately.
🟢 C. The PT must disclose the financial interest to the patient.
D. The PT does not need to disclose anything as long as the care is appropriate.
🔴 RATIONALE: Transparency is required by the Standards of Conduct; patients must
be informed of any financial interests that could potentially influence the PT’s
professional judgment.
7. Which of the following is a requirement for a PT to treat a patient via Direct
Access (without a referral) in Texas?
A. The PT must have been licensed for at least 5 years.
🟢 B. The PT must have a doctoral degree in PT or completed 30 CCUs in differential
diagnosis.
C. The PT can only treat the patient for a maximum of 5 days.
D. Direct access is only permitted for pediatric patients.
🔴 RATIONALE: Texas law allows for treatment without referral under specific
conditions, including the PT holding a DPT or meeting specific continuing education
requirements in differential diagnosis.
8. When must a PT perform a re-evaluation of a patient?
A. Every 10 visits.
B. Once a month regardless of patient status.
