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1. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
Training must occur within six months of hire date
Direct supervision must be used during patient care
A minimum of 40 hours of documented training must occur prior to
patient treatment
Supervision of exercise based patient care can occur by a certified
personal trainer
2. Physical therapy definition vs PTA definition
. PT is the professional practitioner of physical therapist services and
the PTA is the aide to the PT
PT is the professional that is licensed to practice physical therapy
and PTA is an individual who is licensed by their State Licensure
Board to assist in the practice of physical therapy under the
supervision of a physical therapist.
. PT is an aide to the PTA
3. Describe the composition of the Board of Physical Therapy practice in
Florida in terms of professional representation.
The Board consists of 5 members, all of whom are licensed physical
therapists.
The Board consists of 7 members, including 5 licensed physical
therapists and 2 members who are not licensed PTs.
, The Board consists of 9 members, including 3 licensed physical
therapists and 6 public members.
The Board consists of 11 members, with a majority being licensed
physical therapists.
4. What is the primary storage requirement for dexamethasone cream in a
physical therapy clinic?
It can be stored alongside other medications without restrictions.
It must be stored according to the manufacturer's instructions.
It can be stored at room temperature indefinitely.
It should be refrigerated at all times.
5. If a physical therapist candidate is disqualified from the NPTE due to
cheating, what steps should they take to rectify their situation?
They should review the appeal process and consider retaking the
exam after a waiting period.
They should seek legal counsel to dispute the disqualification.
They should abandon their pursuit of becoming a physical therapist.
They should immediately apply for licensure in another state.
6. Describe the significance of the biennial renewal fee for maintaining an active
physical therapy license in Florida.
The fee is used to fund physical therapy research initiatives.
The fee is a penalty for late submissions of continuing education
credits.
The fee is optional for therapists who have been practicing for over
ten years.
The biennial renewal fee is essential for ensuring that physical
, therapists remain compliant with state regulations and continue to
practice legally.
7. What is the maximum number of physical therapist teachers allowed to serve
on the Board of Physical Therapy practice in Florida?
2
3
1
4
8. A physical therapist in Florida has allowed their license to become inactive.
They wish to return to practice. What steps must they take regarding fees?
They must only pay the reactivation fee.
They can reactivate their license without any fees.
They must pay the renewal fee, delinquency fee, and reactivation
fee.
They only need to pay the renewal fee.
9. How many clinical practice hours must an applicant present if they were
educated in a foreign country and are moving to Florida?
600 hours
400 hours
1000 hours
800 hours
10. If you are inactive at the time of renewal, what fees must you pay?
Inactive Status Renewal Fee
, A Delinquency Fee (if applicable)
A fee to change license status
All of the Above
11. Discuss how the regulations in Florida address the issue of mental health in
relation to obtaining a physical therapy license.
Only physical conditions are considered for license denial.
Mental health issues are addressed only after licensure.
Mental health is not considered in the licensing process.
The regulations state that mental illness can be a factor in denying
a physical therapy license.
12. Describe the implications of cheating on the NPTE for a physical therapist's
career.
Cheating on the NPTE can lead to disqualification from the exam
and damage to professional reputation.
Cheating is only penalized if reported by another candidate.
Cheating may result in a temporary suspension of practice but does
not affect licensure.
There are no significant consequences for cheating on the NPTE.
13. If a physical therapist graduate applies for a temporary license but does not
pass the licensing exam within 12 months, what is the likely consequence?
They will receive an automatic extension of their temporary license.
They will no longer be able to practice as a PT until they obtain a
full license.
They can continue practicing indefinitely under the temporary license.