FL Physical therapy laws exam updated questions and
answers
A PT performed a breast examination on a patient to determine potential cervical pain.
This is
*This is sexual misconduct on the part of the PT
A PTA is treating a patient who asked to see a movie with them. The PTA should
Politely decline secondary to conflict of interest
A PT owning a solo practice died in a car accident. What must now occur
Within one month of death the executor must publish in a weekly circulated newspaper,
notice of the PT clients indicating the location and availability of the clients record.
After the death of a PT who owns a solo private practice the medical records of the
clients treated by the PT must be
Maintained for a period of 2 years from the date of death.
The licensure period is from NOvember 2015 to november 2017 . A PTA recieves their
licence in december 2016. Which of the following is true??
The PTA exempt from continuing education requirements for this licensure period
A continuing education contact hour equals
50 clock minutes
One continuing educational unit ( CEU) is equivalent to
(10) ten contact hours
All licensed PT's and PTA's must complete
24 contact hours of continuing education
The maximum number of home study allowed per licensure renewal is
12
Which one of the following may receive up to two hours of continuing education for
taking and passing the Florida laws and rules examination.
Physical therapy licensees taking it for the continuing education.
All of the following subject areas EXCEPT ONE, have a limit to the number of
continuing education credit that may be earned within a renewal period.
Professional ethics
Acceptable subject areas for continuing education include all of the following EXCEPT:
Bovine Management
A PTA was unable to complete the continuing education requirements. All of the
following EXCEPT ONE. are an example of an emergency or hardship where the hours
may be waived or the time extended..
Long term illness of a close friend in another state.
A PT is being audited by the state to determine if he has complied with the continuing
education requirements. The PT must retain a documentation ( certificates) of
completion of continuing education courses for a minimum of
Four years after completion of such courses
A PTA has a retired license but wishes to reactivate the license. The PTA will need to
provide all of the following EXCEPT:
Documented and successful passage of the national board examination
, A PTA's spouse is in the Marines and has been notified of in an active armed force
transfer to Japan for one year. The PTA is going to Japan but wishes to return in a year
to practice. which of the following is true?
In this case the licensee is EXEMPT from all licensure renewal provisions for any period
of time the licensee is absent from the state.
A PT moved from Orlando, FL to Ft. Lauderdale FL. The PT must notify the board of
Physical therapy of the address change within
60 days.
Which of the following is true?
A PT may perform electromyography as long as the PT is trained and competent in
such practice
A PTA did not renew his license kat the required time. WHich one of the following would
occur
THe license would revert to delinquent status
A PT had a licensed rendered null by their inaction during the renewal period. WHich
one of the following is true?
The PT would need to apply for, and meet all requirements of any subsequent licensure
Direct supervision of a PTA means
The licensed PT immediately physically available
A PT is offering information to a patient aimed at the resolution of a perceived problem.
The PT is providing a
Consultation
A PTA applied a hot pack to a patient but documented DIathermy. THis is considered?
Falsification of patient records
A PTA from another country is awaiting licensure in the state of florida. In the meantime,
the PTA is treating patients and billing under a FL licensed PTA. THis is considered
Unlawful use of another's license for the purpose of practicing and receiving
compensation
Besides practicing fulltime a PTA sells weight training equipment for additional income.
The PTA encourages his patients to buy his equipment. This is considered
Patient exploitation for financial gain
Conditions and performances which are essential for quality physical therapy services
and patient care called
Standards
A Physical therapist receives a referral that requests a document which is
contraindicated. THe PT should:
Notify the referring practitioner that she wont follow the referral and provide reasons for
such reasons
A PTA is working under on-site supervision in an acute care setting. The PTA is
required to report all untoward patient responses or change in medical status to the
PHysical Therapist
All of the following. EXCEPT ONE. are the sole responsibility of the physical therapist
Progression of the patient
A student PT is in a clinical setting. The student requires
ON-site supervision
All of the following are considered Physical therapy assessment EXCEPT one.
answers
A PT performed a breast examination on a patient to determine potential cervical pain.
This is
*This is sexual misconduct on the part of the PT
A PTA is treating a patient who asked to see a movie with them. The PTA should
Politely decline secondary to conflict of interest
A PT owning a solo practice died in a car accident. What must now occur
Within one month of death the executor must publish in a weekly circulated newspaper,
notice of the PT clients indicating the location and availability of the clients record.
After the death of a PT who owns a solo private practice the medical records of the
clients treated by the PT must be
Maintained for a period of 2 years from the date of death.
The licensure period is from NOvember 2015 to november 2017 . A PTA recieves their
licence in december 2016. Which of the following is true??
The PTA exempt from continuing education requirements for this licensure period
A continuing education contact hour equals
50 clock minutes
One continuing educational unit ( CEU) is equivalent to
(10) ten contact hours
All licensed PT's and PTA's must complete
24 contact hours of continuing education
The maximum number of home study allowed per licensure renewal is
12
Which one of the following may receive up to two hours of continuing education for
taking and passing the Florida laws and rules examination.
Physical therapy licensees taking it for the continuing education.
All of the following subject areas EXCEPT ONE, have a limit to the number of
continuing education credit that may be earned within a renewal period.
Professional ethics
Acceptable subject areas for continuing education include all of the following EXCEPT:
Bovine Management
A PTA was unable to complete the continuing education requirements. All of the
following EXCEPT ONE. are an example of an emergency or hardship where the hours
may be waived or the time extended..
Long term illness of a close friend in another state.
A PT is being audited by the state to determine if he has complied with the continuing
education requirements. The PT must retain a documentation ( certificates) of
completion of continuing education courses for a minimum of
Four years after completion of such courses
A PTA has a retired license but wishes to reactivate the license. The PTA will need to
provide all of the following EXCEPT:
Documented and successful passage of the national board examination
, A PTA's spouse is in the Marines and has been notified of in an active armed force
transfer to Japan for one year. The PTA is going to Japan but wishes to return in a year
to practice. which of the following is true?
In this case the licensee is EXEMPT from all licensure renewal provisions for any period
of time the licensee is absent from the state.
A PT moved from Orlando, FL to Ft. Lauderdale FL. The PT must notify the board of
Physical therapy of the address change within
60 days.
Which of the following is true?
A PT may perform electromyography as long as the PT is trained and competent in
such practice
A PTA did not renew his license kat the required time. WHich one of the following would
occur
THe license would revert to delinquent status
A PT had a licensed rendered null by their inaction during the renewal period. WHich
one of the following is true?
The PT would need to apply for, and meet all requirements of any subsequent licensure
Direct supervision of a PTA means
The licensed PT immediately physically available
A PT is offering information to a patient aimed at the resolution of a perceived problem.
The PT is providing a
Consultation
A PTA applied a hot pack to a patient but documented DIathermy. THis is considered?
Falsification of patient records
A PTA from another country is awaiting licensure in the state of florida. In the meantime,
the PTA is treating patients and billing under a FL licensed PTA. THis is considered
Unlawful use of another's license for the purpose of practicing and receiving
compensation
Besides practicing fulltime a PTA sells weight training equipment for additional income.
The PTA encourages his patients to buy his equipment. This is considered
Patient exploitation for financial gain
Conditions and performances which are essential for quality physical therapy services
and patient care called
Standards
A Physical therapist receives a referral that requests a document which is
contraindicated. THe PT should:
Notify the referring practitioner that she wont follow the referral and provide reasons for
such reasons
A PTA is working under on-site supervision in an acute care setting. The PTA is
required to report all untoward patient responses or change in medical status to the
PHysical Therapist
All of the following. EXCEPT ONE. are the sole responsibility of the physical therapist
Progression of the patient
A student PT is in a clinical setting. The student requires
ON-site supervision
All of the following are considered Physical therapy assessment EXCEPT one.
