PTA FL Jurisprudence Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Board will deem an applicant to have passed the examination if the applicant's raw scaled score is not
less than ________ standard deviations below the national average for that examination offering.
one point five (1.5)
An applicant who has completed additional requirements after failing 3 times may take the
examination on _______ more occasions.
two
If an applicant wishes to take the NPTE examination for the fourth time, the applicant must submit to
the Board for approval satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed the following since the
last taking of the examination:
successful completion of a course of study or internship designed to prepare the applicant for the
physical therapy examination
Regarding legislative intent, what is the sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter?
to ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice
It is the legislative intent that physical therapy practitioners who _______________ or
_______________ be prohibited from practicing in this state.
fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public
the Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Board
Department of Health
Department
the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy
License
licensure granted by the board pursuant to the provisions of s. 486.081 or s. 486.107
Endorsement
means a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform patient-
related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose
activities are performed under the direction of a physical therapist as set forth in rules adopted
pursuant to this chapter.
Physical Therapist Assistant
, Patient-related activities performed by a physical therapist assistant for a board-certified _________,
________, or _________ shall be under the general supervision of a physical therapist, but shall not
require onsite supervision by a physical therapist.
orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or a practitioner
a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapy practitioner
which terms are deemed identical and interchangeable with each other, means a health care
profession
physical therapy and physiotherapy
supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Direct supervision
Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed
physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions of a physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant who is practicing under a ________ and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination
temporary permit
observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the movement system relative to
physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, motor
control, posture, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of
physical therapy treatment.
physical therapy assessment
"Practice of physical therapy" means the performance of physical therapy assessments and the
treatment/prevention of any ________,_________, ___________, or other health condition of human
beings.
disability, injury, disease
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a
patient or provided for a patient by a ___________ or ___________
practitioner of record or by an advanced practice registered nurse
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the patient's
condition is found to be _________
outside the scope of physical therapy
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond _____ days for a condition not
previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall have a practitioner of
record ________ the plan.
30 days; review and sign
and Answers Graded A+
Board will deem an applicant to have passed the examination if the applicant's raw scaled score is not
less than ________ standard deviations below the national average for that examination offering.
one point five (1.5)
An applicant who has completed additional requirements after failing 3 times may take the
examination on _______ more occasions.
two
If an applicant wishes to take the NPTE examination for the fourth time, the applicant must submit to
the Board for approval satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed the following since the
last taking of the examination:
successful completion of a course of study or internship designed to prepare the applicant for the
physical therapy examination
Regarding legislative intent, what is the sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter?
to ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice
It is the legislative intent that physical therapy practitioners who _______________ or
_______________ be prohibited from practicing in this state.
fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public
the Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Board
Department of Health
Department
the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy
License
licensure granted by the board pursuant to the provisions of s. 486.081 or s. 486.107
Endorsement
means a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform patient-
related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose
activities are performed under the direction of a physical therapist as set forth in rules adopted
pursuant to this chapter.
Physical Therapist Assistant
, Patient-related activities performed by a physical therapist assistant for a board-certified _________,
________, or _________ shall be under the general supervision of a physical therapist, but shall not
require onsite supervision by a physical therapist.
orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or a practitioner
a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapy practitioner
which terms are deemed identical and interchangeable with each other, means a health care
profession
physical therapy and physiotherapy
supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Direct supervision
Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed
physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions of a physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant who is practicing under a ________ and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination
temporary permit
observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the movement system relative to
physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, motor
control, posture, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of
physical therapy treatment.
physical therapy assessment
"Practice of physical therapy" means the performance of physical therapy assessments and the
treatment/prevention of any ________,_________, ___________, or other health condition of human
beings.
disability, injury, disease
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a
patient or provided for a patient by a ___________ or ___________
practitioner of record or by an advanced practice registered nurse
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the patient's
condition is found to be _________
outside the scope of physical therapy
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond _____ days for a condition not
previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall have a practitioner of
record ________ the plan.
30 days; review and sign
