AZ Law exam questions and answers 2022

Assistive Personnel PTA PT Aides All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT Dry Needling means a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures 00:10 01:14 What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and thus "readily available" to assist PTA Must be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes What are acceptable forms of readily available ? telecommunication and or on-site visit how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary? must get to the facility within same day. what is on-site supervisions main requirement? person is physically on site and immediately available where does an interim permit allow someone to work according to board? allows person to work in arizona until a licenses is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the permit A PTA can supervise how many people? 0, none T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with sports team for 60 days or less True If a person changes their address they must notify who? AZ Board of PT A person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical therapy task designated by the PT. PT aide T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any persons who is or isnt licensed or certified to provide PT. True what is the term? the forms and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on the applicant's behalf Applicant Packet When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in what amount of time? Within the same day how often does the board meet each quarter? Once per quarter does the board keep track of ones address , telephone, current business and residential address AND license number? Yes who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ? AZ PT Board how often are disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and interpretations of statues published? At least once annually The board submits written report of actions taken against licensee or certificate holders no later than what date each year? Dec 31st does the board establish fees for board related items and collect fees? Yes the board puts _____ percent of all monies collected into state general fund and ____ percent into board of physical therapy fund 10% in state general fund 90% in board of physical therapy fund The board will acknowledge receipt of written criticisms in ___ days. 15 days T or F: written criticism must specifically state rule and how it is inadequate, unduly burdensome, unreasonable, or otherwise improper. True PT has to perform reevaluation every ___ treatment or every ___ days, which ever comes first every 4th visit or every 30 days. T or F: under general supervision a PT must be able to get to the facility within 15 minutes False. They must respond which could be either showing up or any form telecommunication If persons application to board is denied what happens in order for person to try and be appeal? A hearing is held. Having area of persons body exposed that is not apart of treatment is considered sexual misconduct. True How soon must you report change of address to board of physical therapy? Within 30 days You cannot take a national examination early if it is more than ______ days before your graduation. 120 days if you fail the national exam you can retake it without reapplying within how long? within 6 months what score must one get on each to pass: NPTE jurisprudence NPTE = 600 out of 800 jurisprudence = 600 out of 800 A person is required to do the following if there licenses is suspend for more than _______ consecutive years: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. 4. Passing an examination. More than 3 years What is the max amount the board can charge for renewal, reinstatement, original licenses no more than $300 regardless of type For a physical therapist: Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an even-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an odd-numbered year, $________; $260 For a physical therapist: Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an odd-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an even-numbered year, $____; $190