CA JURISPRUDENCE PT EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the highest priority of the PTBC in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and
disciplinary functions? - ANSWER: Protection of the public
Who composes the members of the PTBC? - ANSWER: 4 PTs:
- 1 PT involved in PT education (the only one that can be full-time faculty)
- 3 licensed PTs practicing at least 5 years
3 public members:
- not licensed by the PTBC or any other Medical Board of CA
- not faculty of a PT university
What is the term of the board members? When does this term expire? - ANSWER: -
term is 4 years
- expires on June 1st
How long can a member serve for the board? - ANSWER: No more than 2
consecutive terms
Who appoints the board members? - ANSWER: - Governor appoints one public
member and the 4 PTs.
- Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly both appoint 1 public
member each
How are the president and vice president of the board determined? - ANSWER: -
elected by the board
- occurs annually
Who can remove members of the board, and under what circumstances? - ANSWER:
- the appointing power
- neglect of duties, incompetency, or unprofessional/dishonorable conduct
*What is the compensation for board members? - ANSWER: Per diem $100 for each
day spent in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for traveling and other
expenses incurred from the performance of official duties. These are subject to the
availability of money. The member cannot receive board money for a day on which
they were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? - ANSWER: - executive officer
- clerical assistants
- investigators
- legal counsel
,- PT consultants
Who is the "Executive Officer?" - ANSWER: A person exempt from civil service that
exercises the powers and performs the duties delegated by the board.
They are appointed by the board.
Who has the authority to inspect or require reports from PT facilities with respect to
patient care? - ANSWER: Each board member or licensed PT appointed by the
board
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? - ANSWER: - 3 meetings per year
- At least once a year in northern CA and southern CA
- meetings shall be held in Sacramento, LA, and SF.
- special meetings may be held any time or place
- 4 members constitute as a quorum
How must the board give notice of meetings? - ANSWER: Notice will be given in
accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? - ANSWER: - person appointed by the
board to give the whole/portion of any examination.
- doesn't need to be a board member, but they are subject to the same
rules/regulations
What is the definition of Physical Therapy? - ANSWER: - physical or corrective
rehabilitation/treatment of any bodily or mental condition
- use of the physical, chemical, heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and
active, passive, and resistive exercise
- includes PT evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services
What does the practice of PT include? - ANSWER: - promotion and maintenance of
physical fitness to enhance bodily movement through the use of PT interventions.
What is not authorized under the term physical therapy? - ANSWER: - use of
roentgen rays and radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- use of electricity for surgical purposes (ex. cauterization)
- diagnosis of disease.
With direct access, a PT should not continue treating a pt beyond ____ calendar days
or ____ visits (whichever comes first) - ANSWER: 45 calendar days or 12 visits
With direct access, what is required in order to continue treating a pt beyond the
designated time frame? - ANSWER: - dated signature on PT's plan of care from
physician
- approval of POC requires in-person examination by the physician
, How and when should the terms and conditions of direct access be provided to the
pt? - ANSWER: - orally and written in 14-point font prior to beginning treatment
May PTs use topical medications as part of their practice? - ANSWER: - yes, but
medications must be ordered/prescribed by an authorized individual
- PTs aren't authorized to prescribe meds
When is a PT allowed to perform tissue penetration? - ANSWER: - when
authorization is made by a physician/surgeon for evaluating neuromuscular
performance
- must be certified by the board to perform the procedure
- cannot make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained
How long should pt records be maintained? - ANSWER: - 7 years
How long should pt records be maintained for unemancipated minors? - ANSWER: -
at least 1 year after they turn 18
- no less than 7 years in total.
How many PTAs can a PT supervise at one time? - ANSWER: 2
How many aides may one licensed PT utilize in pt-related tasks? - ANSWER: One
- under the direction and immediate supervision of the PT at all times
In CA, can a person practice PT for compensation or represent themselves as at PT if
they do not have a valid, current license? - ANSWER: NO
Can a PTA be independently supervised by a PTLA or PT student? - ANSWER: NO
Can a PT aide be independently supervised by a PTLA or PT student? - ANSWER: No
What is a "pt-related task?" - ANSWER: A PT service rendered directly to the pt by an
aide, and excluding non-patient-related tasks.
What is a "non-pt-related task?" - ANSWER: A task related to observation of the pt,
transport of the pt, physical support only during gait or transfer training,
housekeeping, clerical duties, etc.
What is considered "immediate supervision" of an aide by a PT? - ANSWER: - in the
same facility, and in *immediate* proximity to where the aide is performing the pt-
related tasks
- available at all times to provide immediate advice or instruction
Can the aide provide the entire service for a pt? - ANSWER: No; the PT must at some
point during the treatment provide direct service to the pt as treatment for the pt's
condition and must document accordingly.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the highest priority of the PTBC in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and
disciplinary functions? - ANSWER: Protection of the public
Who composes the members of the PTBC? - ANSWER: 4 PTs:
- 1 PT involved in PT education (the only one that can be full-time faculty)
- 3 licensed PTs practicing at least 5 years
3 public members:
- not licensed by the PTBC or any other Medical Board of CA
- not faculty of a PT university
What is the term of the board members? When does this term expire? - ANSWER: -
term is 4 years
- expires on June 1st
How long can a member serve for the board? - ANSWER: No more than 2
consecutive terms
Who appoints the board members? - ANSWER: - Governor appoints one public
member and the 4 PTs.
- Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly both appoint 1 public
member each
How are the president and vice president of the board determined? - ANSWER: -
elected by the board
- occurs annually
Who can remove members of the board, and under what circumstances? - ANSWER:
- the appointing power
- neglect of duties, incompetency, or unprofessional/dishonorable conduct
*What is the compensation for board members? - ANSWER: Per diem $100 for each
day spent in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for traveling and other
expenses incurred from the performance of official duties. These are subject to the
availability of money. The member cannot receive board money for a day on which
they were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? - ANSWER: - executive officer
- clerical assistants
- investigators
- legal counsel
,- PT consultants
Who is the "Executive Officer?" - ANSWER: A person exempt from civil service that
exercises the powers and performs the duties delegated by the board.
They are appointed by the board.
Who has the authority to inspect or require reports from PT facilities with respect to
patient care? - ANSWER: Each board member or licensed PT appointed by the
board
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? - ANSWER: - 3 meetings per year
- At least once a year in northern CA and southern CA
- meetings shall be held in Sacramento, LA, and SF.
- special meetings may be held any time or place
- 4 members constitute as a quorum
How must the board give notice of meetings? - ANSWER: Notice will be given in
accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? - ANSWER: - person appointed by the
board to give the whole/portion of any examination.
- doesn't need to be a board member, but they are subject to the same
rules/regulations
What is the definition of Physical Therapy? - ANSWER: - physical or corrective
rehabilitation/treatment of any bodily or mental condition
- use of the physical, chemical, heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and
active, passive, and resistive exercise
- includes PT evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services
What does the practice of PT include? - ANSWER: - promotion and maintenance of
physical fitness to enhance bodily movement through the use of PT interventions.
What is not authorized under the term physical therapy? - ANSWER: - use of
roentgen rays and radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- use of electricity for surgical purposes (ex. cauterization)
- diagnosis of disease.
With direct access, a PT should not continue treating a pt beyond ____ calendar days
or ____ visits (whichever comes first) - ANSWER: 45 calendar days or 12 visits
With direct access, what is required in order to continue treating a pt beyond the
designated time frame? - ANSWER: - dated signature on PT's plan of care from
physician
- approval of POC requires in-person examination by the physician
, How and when should the terms and conditions of direct access be provided to the
pt? - ANSWER: - orally and written in 14-point font prior to beginning treatment
May PTs use topical medications as part of their practice? - ANSWER: - yes, but
medications must be ordered/prescribed by an authorized individual
- PTs aren't authorized to prescribe meds
When is a PT allowed to perform tissue penetration? - ANSWER: - when
authorization is made by a physician/surgeon for evaluating neuromuscular
performance
- must be certified by the board to perform the procedure
- cannot make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained
How long should pt records be maintained? - ANSWER: - 7 years
How long should pt records be maintained for unemancipated minors? - ANSWER: -
at least 1 year after they turn 18
- no less than 7 years in total.
How many PTAs can a PT supervise at one time? - ANSWER: 2
How many aides may one licensed PT utilize in pt-related tasks? - ANSWER: One
- under the direction and immediate supervision of the PT at all times
In CA, can a person practice PT for compensation or represent themselves as at PT if
they do not have a valid, current license? - ANSWER: NO
Can a PTA be independently supervised by a PTLA or PT student? - ANSWER: NO
Can a PT aide be independently supervised by a PTLA or PT student? - ANSWER: No
What is a "pt-related task?" - ANSWER: A PT service rendered directly to the pt by an
aide, and excluding non-patient-related tasks.
What is a "non-pt-related task?" - ANSWER: A task related to observation of the pt,
transport of the pt, physical support only during gait or transfer training,
housekeeping, clerical duties, etc.
What is considered "immediate supervision" of an aide by a PT? - ANSWER: - in the
same facility, and in *immediate* proximity to where the aide is performing the pt-
related tasks
- available at all times to provide immediate advice or instruction
Can the aide provide the entire service for a pt? - ANSWER: No; the PT must at some
point during the treatment provide direct service to the pt as treatment for the pt's
condition and must document accordingly.
