California Law Exam Physical Therapy
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A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to make
legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to take? - ✔✔The
agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect? -
✔✔Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national
board and
state jurisprudence test? - ✔✔File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ✔✔. A volunteer at a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ✔✔1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ✔✔1. The PT of record should be in
communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ✔✔Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ✔✔18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ✔✔The Federation of State
Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
, What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? - ✔✔The Aide
applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of
treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ✔✔Available in person or by telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical therapist
assistant to do joint mobilization? - ✔✔The supervising Physical Therapist is responsible to determine
which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? - ✔✔The
supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ✔✔Must treat on the orders, direction
and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
✔✔Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to document? -
✔✔Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee cycle of
two years? - ✔✔30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care professionals is
required for each renewal cycle? - ✔✔2 hours of ethics and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ✔✔There are no other
alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
2024 Questions & Answers | 100%
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A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to make
legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to take? - ✔✔The
agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect? -
✔✔Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national
board and
state jurisprudence test? - ✔✔File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ✔✔. A volunteer at a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ✔✔1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ✔✔1. The PT of record should be in
communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ✔✔Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ✔✔18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ✔✔The Federation of State
Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
, What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? - ✔✔The Aide
applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of
treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ✔✔Available in person or by telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical therapist
assistant to do joint mobilization? - ✔✔The supervising Physical Therapist is responsible to determine
which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? - ✔✔The
supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ✔✔Must treat on the orders, direction
and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
✔✔Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to document? -
✔✔Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee cycle of
two years? - ✔✔30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care professionals is
required for each renewal cycle? - ✔✔2 hours of ethics and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ✔✔There are no other
alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
