Florida jurisprudence exam latest update graded
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Legislative Intent (outline 1.1)
Ensures that every physical therapist practitioner in this state meets the minimum requirements for
safe practice
When are practitioners prohibited from practicing based off of the legislative intent?(outline 1.1)
if they ever fall below minimum competency or otherwise present a danger to the public
Define Board
Board of physical therapy practice
Define Department
Department of Health
Define License (outline 1.4)
the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy
Define Endorsement
licensure granted by the board pursuant
Define Physical therapist /Physical therapy practitioner (outline 1.3)
person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy
Define PTA (outline 1.3)
person who is licensed 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
T/F Physical therapy and physiotherapy are interchangeable (outline 1.2)
true
Define direct supervision (outline 1.5)
supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed and required physical presence of the PT for
consultation of the actions of a PT or PTA who is practicing under a temporary permit.
When is there an exception to direct supervision? (outline 1.5)
in an emergency
Define physical therapy assessment
observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the MSK or NM system relative to
physical therapy for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
, What does the PT assessment include?
range of motion
motor power
postural attitudes
biomechanical function
locomotion
functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy (outline 1.2)
means the performance of physical therapy assessments and the treatment of any disability, injury,
disease, or other health condition of human beings, or the prevention of such disability, injury,
disease, or other condition of health, and rehabilitation
Based on the definition from the practice of physical therapy, when can acupuncture be used?(outline
1.2)
when no penetration of the skin occurs
T/F Electromyography, radiant energy, and ultrasound can be used based on the definition of practice
of physical therapy (outline 1.2)
True
When should a referral be done? (outline 1.2)
if the patient's condition is outside the scope of practice
What happens with direct access after 30 days? (outline 1.2)
The PT must refer to a practitioner to review and sign the plan of care
When does the record review for direct access not apply? (outline 1.2)
when the patient has been examined by a physician licensed in another state
OR
the patient has been diagnosed by the physician as having a condition where PT is required
T/F Roentgen rays and radium rays are allowed to be used in PT (outline 1.2)
False
T/F Specific spinal manipulations should be referred to a chiropractor (outline 1.2)
true....unless they are called mobilizations :P
What payments need to be received to reactive an inactive or retired license?(outline 1.4)
payment of
- biennial renewal fee
-unlicensed activity fee
-reactivation fee
- change of status fee
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Legislative Intent (outline 1.1)
Ensures that every physical therapist practitioner in this state meets the minimum requirements for
safe practice
When are practitioners prohibited from practicing based off of the legislative intent?(outline 1.1)
if they ever fall below minimum competency or otherwise present a danger to the public
Define Board
Board of physical therapy practice
Define Department
Department of Health
Define License (outline 1.4)
the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy
Define Endorsement
licensure granted by the board pursuant
Define Physical therapist /Physical therapy practitioner (outline 1.3)
person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy
Define PTA (outline 1.3)
person who is licensed 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
T/F Physical therapy and physiotherapy are interchangeable (outline 1.2)
true
Define direct supervision (outline 1.5)
supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed and required physical presence of the PT for
consultation of the actions of a PT or PTA who is practicing under a temporary permit.
When is there an exception to direct supervision? (outline 1.5)
in an emergency
Define physical therapy assessment
observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the MSK or NM system relative to
physical therapy for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
, What does the PT assessment include?
range of motion
motor power
postural attitudes
biomechanical function
locomotion
functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy (outline 1.2)
means the performance of physical therapy assessments and the treatment of any disability, injury,
disease, or other health condition of human beings, or the prevention of such disability, injury,
disease, or other condition of health, and rehabilitation
Based on the definition from the practice of physical therapy, when can acupuncture be used?(outline
1.2)
when no penetration of the skin occurs
T/F Electromyography, radiant energy, and ultrasound can be used based on the definition of practice
of physical therapy (outline 1.2)
True
When should a referral be done? (outline 1.2)
if the patient's condition is outside the scope of practice
What happens with direct access after 30 days? (outline 1.2)
The PT must refer to a practitioner to review and sign the plan of care
When does the record review for direct access not apply? (outline 1.2)
when the patient has been examined by a physician licensed in another state
OR
the patient has been diagnosed by the physician as having a condition where PT is required
T/F Roentgen rays and radium rays are allowed to be used in PT (outline 1.2)
False
T/F Specific spinal manipulations should be referred to a chiropractor (outline 1.2)
true....unless they are called mobilizations :P
What payments need to be received to reactive an inactive or retired license?(outline 1.4)
payment of
- biennial renewal fee
-unlicensed activity fee
-reactivation fee
- change of status fee
