CA JURISPRUDENCE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
2026
▶ Telehealth. Answer: To provide Telehealth to a patient in Ohio, you
must be licensed in Ohio
▶ PTA duties/abilities. Answer: THe PTA may progress a patient treatment
program within the parameters of the plan of care as established by the
supervising PT, the PTA may assign treatment procedures beyond the
scope of entry level PTA practice in accordance with the PTAs ability,
provided that both the supervising PT and PTA have documented training
and demonstrated competency in the procedure
▶ PT responsibilities that may not be delegated. Answer: 1. Interpreting
available information concerning the referral
2. Providing the initial evaluation
3. Developing the plan of care including STG and LTG
4. Identifying and documenting precuations, special problems,
contraindications, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation
5. Assessing the competence of the PTA, other licensed personnel and
unlicensed personnel to perform assigned tasks
6. Designating or establishing channels of written and oral communication
, ▶ Referring patients to another discipline. Answer: Not considered
delegation, but should be documented in the medical record
▶ A PTA may. Answer: 1. adjust a treatment procedure in accordance with
a change in patient status within the established POC
2. Respond to inquiries regarding patient status within the protocol
established by the supervising PT
3. Gather historical info about a patient to perform a screening that may
determine the need for PT intervention. This type of screening does not
include physical contact with the patient
4. All PTA documentation must be co-signed by a PT
5. PTA shall refer inquiries regarding pt prognosis to the supervising PT,
the PTA may reinforce the PTs position regarding the patients prognosis
▶ Unlicensed personnel may. Answer: Be assigned routine duties that
assist in the delivery of PT care and operations such as
1. Maintenance and care of equipment and supplies
2. Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of treatment areas
3. Transportation of patients
4. Office and clerical functions
5. Assisting patients preparing for, during and at the conclusion of
treatments (changing clothes, assisting during transfer, and altering
positions during a treatment)
6. Personal assist PT, SPT, PTA, SPTA who is concurrently providing
services to the same patient
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
2026
▶ Telehealth. Answer: To provide Telehealth to a patient in Ohio, you
must be licensed in Ohio
▶ PTA duties/abilities. Answer: THe PTA may progress a patient treatment
program within the parameters of the plan of care as established by the
supervising PT, the PTA may assign treatment procedures beyond the
scope of entry level PTA practice in accordance with the PTAs ability,
provided that both the supervising PT and PTA have documented training
and demonstrated competency in the procedure
▶ PT responsibilities that may not be delegated. Answer: 1. Interpreting
available information concerning the referral
2. Providing the initial evaluation
3. Developing the plan of care including STG and LTG
4. Identifying and documenting precuations, special problems,
contraindications, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation
5. Assessing the competence of the PTA, other licensed personnel and
unlicensed personnel to perform assigned tasks
6. Designating or establishing channels of written and oral communication
, ▶ Referring patients to another discipline. Answer: Not considered
delegation, but should be documented in the medical record
▶ A PTA may. Answer: 1. adjust a treatment procedure in accordance with
a change in patient status within the established POC
2. Respond to inquiries regarding patient status within the protocol
established by the supervising PT
3. Gather historical info about a patient to perform a screening that may
determine the need for PT intervention. This type of screening does not
include physical contact with the patient
4. All PTA documentation must be co-signed by a PT
5. PTA shall refer inquiries regarding pt prognosis to the supervising PT,
the PTA may reinforce the PTs position regarding the patients prognosis
▶ Unlicensed personnel may. Answer: Be assigned routine duties that
assist in the delivery of PT care and operations such as
1. Maintenance and care of equipment and supplies
2. Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of treatment areas
3. Transportation of patients
4. Office and clerical functions
5. Assisting patients preparing for, during and at the conclusion of
treatments (changing clothes, assisting during transfer, and altering
positions during a treatment)
6. Personal assist PT, SPT, PTA, SPTA who is concurrently providing
services to the same patient
