Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam: Questions & Answers:
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legislative intent - ANSWERthe intent of the legislative chapter is to ensure all
licensees meet minimum requirements of safe PT practice.
The department of health and the board _______ set unreasonable standard that
would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - ANSWERCannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - ANSWER- The use of
physical, chemical, and other properties of air, water, or electricity
- The use of exercise or massage
- The performance of acupuncture only when no penetration of the skin occurs
- The use of radiant energy, including ultraviolet, infrared rays, ultrasound
- The use of apparatus and equipment for tests of neuromuscular functions
- The performance of electromyography only upon compliance with the criteria set
forth by the Board of Medicine
practices not in the scope of physical therapy - ANSWER-The use of roentgen rays or
radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
Practice of physical therapy - ANSWERthe 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
A plan of care can be developed and implemented by? - ANSWERPT, practitioner of
record (MD, DO, DC, Dentist, podiatrist), or an advanced registered nurse practitoner
If the condition is outside of the scope of PT what should occur? - ANSWERpatient is
to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - ANSWER- 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - ANSWERpractitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - ANSWER- if pt been diagnosed by an out of
state physician as having a condition that requires PT and the PT is treating that
condition
X-rays and radium for diagnostics are not in the scope of PT practice - ANSWERTrue
,Physical therapy assessment - ANSWERobservational, verbal, or manual
determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system
relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint,
motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional
abilities, for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) - ANSWERa person who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - ANSWERa 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 therapy practitioner - ANSWERa physical therapist or a physical therapist
assistant who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWERanyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - ANSWERtrue
Licensees can change license status when? - ANSWERanytime
Active status choosing inactive status - ANSWERAt the time of renewal- must pay
inactive status renewal fee, fee to change licensure status, and if applicable
delinquency fee.
Fee to change to retired status shall not exceed _________ at time of license
renewal. - ANSWER$50
inactive status may change to active status when - ANSWERat anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - ANSWERdelinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next renewal
cycle renders the license void - ANSWERtrue, meaning must apply for new license
inactive license that has been so for at least 2 consecutive cycles applying for active
status may have to - ANSWERtake portion of NPTE or special purpose exam to
ensure competency and safety
If retired >5 years or transferring from another state and has not been actively
practicing in the last 5 years - ANSWERentire NPTE can be required
, all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - ANSWERall periods of inactivity
status of the license ______ alter the right for the licensee to be disciplined for acts/
omissions committed while holding a license - ANSWERdoes not
Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license are - ANSWER-
payment of fees
- documentation of 10 CEU hours each year license was inactive
- documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for 4 years preceding reactivation of transferring from out of state
- proof of passage of the NPTE
CEU requirements for reactivation of inactive or retired license (10 hours) - ANSWER-
2hrs medical errors
-2 hrs FL PT laws
- max 6 hours can be home study
Direct supervision - ANSWERSupervision that is characterized by the physical
presence of a licensed physical therapist to be able to direct care.
general supervision - ANSWERSupervision in which the physical therapist is always
accessible by two-way communication and available for consultation during
treatment and in the same geographic location.
Biannual CEU requirements for PT license - ANSWER24 contact hours (2.4 units)
1 contact hour is how many minutes - ANSWER50
one continuing education unit is how many hours - ANSWER10 contact hours
Exempt from hours if licensing occurs in the? - ANSWERsecond half of the renewal
period (except for medical errors & HIV/AIDS)
Maximum CEU hours per subject: risk management - ANSWER5 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: HIV/AIDS - ANSWER3 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: Medical Errors - ANSWER3 hours
Maximum home study CEU hours per period - ANSWER12 hours for active licenses (6
for inactive)
Continuing Education instructors will receive up to ______ of credit for teaching -
ANSWER6 hours
how many contact hours per each hour presented? - ANSWER1
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legislative intent - ANSWERthe intent of the legislative chapter is to ensure all
licensees meet minimum requirements of safe PT practice.
The department of health and the board _______ set unreasonable standard that
would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - ANSWERCannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - ANSWER- The use of
physical, chemical, and other properties of air, water, or electricity
- The use of exercise or massage
- The performance of acupuncture only when no penetration of the skin occurs
- The use of radiant energy, including ultraviolet, infrared rays, ultrasound
- The use of apparatus and equipment for tests of neuromuscular functions
- The performance of electromyography only upon compliance with the criteria set
forth by the Board of Medicine
practices not in the scope of physical therapy - ANSWER-The use of roentgen rays or
radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
Practice of physical therapy - ANSWERthe 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
A plan of care can be developed and implemented by? - ANSWERPT, practitioner of
record (MD, DO, DC, Dentist, podiatrist), or an advanced registered nurse practitoner
If the condition is outside of the scope of PT what should occur? - ANSWERpatient is
to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - ANSWER- 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - ANSWERpractitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - ANSWER- if pt been diagnosed by an out of
state physician as having a condition that requires PT and the PT is treating that
condition
X-rays and radium for diagnostics are not in the scope of PT practice - ANSWERTrue
,Physical therapy assessment - ANSWERobservational, verbal, or manual
determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system
relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint,
motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional
abilities, for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) - ANSWERa person who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - ANSWERa 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 therapy practitioner - ANSWERa physical therapist or a physical therapist
assistant who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWERanyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - ANSWERtrue
Licensees can change license status when? - ANSWERanytime
Active status choosing inactive status - ANSWERAt the time of renewal- must pay
inactive status renewal fee, fee to change licensure status, and if applicable
delinquency fee.
Fee to change to retired status shall not exceed _________ at time of license
renewal. - ANSWER$50
inactive status may change to active status when - ANSWERat anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - ANSWERdelinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next renewal
cycle renders the license void - ANSWERtrue, meaning must apply for new license
inactive license that has been so for at least 2 consecutive cycles applying for active
status may have to - ANSWERtake portion of NPTE or special purpose exam to
ensure competency and safety
If retired >5 years or transferring from another state and has not been actively
practicing in the last 5 years - ANSWERentire NPTE can be required
, all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - ANSWERall periods of inactivity
status of the license ______ alter the right for the licensee to be disciplined for acts/
omissions committed while holding a license - ANSWERdoes not
Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license are - ANSWER-
payment of fees
- documentation of 10 CEU hours each year license was inactive
- documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for 4 years preceding reactivation of transferring from out of state
- proof of passage of the NPTE
CEU requirements for reactivation of inactive or retired license (10 hours) - ANSWER-
2hrs medical errors
-2 hrs FL PT laws
- max 6 hours can be home study
Direct supervision - ANSWERSupervision that is characterized by the physical
presence of a licensed physical therapist to be able to direct care.
general supervision - ANSWERSupervision in which the physical therapist is always
accessible by two-way communication and available for consultation during
treatment and in the same geographic location.
Biannual CEU requirements for PT license - ANSWER24 contact hours (2.4 units)
1 contact hour is how many minutes - ANSWER50
one continuing education unit is how many hours - ANSWER10 contact hours
Exempt from hours if licensing occurs in the? - ANSWERsecond half of the renewal
period (except for medical errors & HIV/AIDS)
Maximum CEU hours per subject: risk management - ANSWER5 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: HIV/AIDS - ANSWER3 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: Medical Errors - ANSWER3 hours
Maximum home study CEU hours per period - ANSWER12 hours for active licenses (6
for inactive)
Continuing Education instructors will receive up to ______ of credit for teaching -
ANSWER6 hours
how many contact hours per each hour presented? - ANSWER1
