CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL THERAPY ACTUAL
EXAM
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER: . A
volunteer at a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER: 1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Commission on
Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER: 18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER:
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER:
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: The supervising PT must cosign each note along with the
PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in
each licensee cycle of two years? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 2 hours of ethics
and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? -
ANSWER: There are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing
education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a
licensee? - ANSWER: A written request must be filed with the board
What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT
supervision? - ANSWER: Close proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? -
ANSWER: Any Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER: A license can be
renewed within 5 years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER: More than
two if the board determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER: When the board
deems the applicant has not exercised due diligence in the completion of the
application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration,
what is the total cost? - ANSWER: $450
EXAM
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER: . A
volunteer at a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER: 1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Commission on
Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER: 18-point type
What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER:
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER:
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: The supervising PT must cosign each note along with the
PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Objective assessment
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in
each licensee cycle of two years? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 2 hours of ethics
and law and 4 hours of life support
Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? -
ANSWER: There are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing
education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a
licensee? - ANSWER: A written request must be filed with the board
What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT
supervision? - ANSWER: Close proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? -
ANSWER: Any Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER: A license can be
renewed within 5 years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER: More than
two if the board determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER: When the board
deems the applicant has not exercised due diligence in the completion of the
application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration,
what is the total cost? - ANSWER: $450
