practice jurisprudence exam
1. A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction
(the power to make legal decisions and judgment. Which is the MOST appropriate
action for the agency to take? (1116.9 p 74) Ans: The agency must immediately contact
an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases.
2. What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an inci- dence of
a child abuse or neglect Ans: Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine
of $1000 or by both
3. what should n applicant do after a year has passed and they have not yet taken or
passed the national BOARD and State JurisprudenceTest Ans: File a new Application
for licensure
4. What is the estimated time for the State Board to process the application and
determine if application has all the required information Ans: 30 days.
5. What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after
applicant has made correction or clarifications and the notify the Federation of State
Board of Physical Therapy Ans: 60 days
6. Who is defined as the PT of record Ans: the PT that did the evaluation
7. What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA Ans: The PT of
record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the
patient's treatment.
8. Who awards accreditation od a PTA Program Ans: Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
9. What is the required size font on a student's badge Ans: 18-point type
10. CAPTE oversees the development of the NPTE for the PTA Ans: FALSE
11. A PTA received a request from the office of one og his patient's attorney to send
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,copies of the patient's file. Before sending the copies to the attorney, what does the
PTA need to aquire Ans: the patient's written authorization for release of copies.
12. What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a PT Aide's activities?-
Ans: the Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back.
13. Where did the laws associated with the CA Physical Therapy Practice Act
originate Ans: From State Legislature
14. Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of PT originate?-
Ans: From the California Physical Therapy Board
15. To what extent MUST the physical therapist must be available to assist in issues
arising during the course of treatment by the PTA Ans: Available in person or
telecommunication
16. Before a PTA can provide patient care, the PT MUST provide the PTA with what
information Ans: The PT's Goals and POC
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, 17. What regulation BEST represent the PT Board's authorization for a PTA to do
joint mob Ans: Only PTA who are educated and trained in joint mob techniques should
perform this procedure.
18. PhysicalTherapy Board does NOT require Ans: the PT to sign each PTA treatment
record by the end of EACH day.
19. Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide. Ans: must treat on the
orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT
20. which statement about topical medication is consistent with the Physical Therapy
Board rules Ans: Prescription medication must be ordered by a legal autho- rized
practitioner.
21. Which part of the patient record is part of the PTA's responsibility to
document Ans: Objective Assessment.
22. How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accu- mulate
in each licensee cycle of two years Ans: 30 hours
23. How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health
care professionals is required for each renewal cycle Ans: 2 hours of ethics and law, 4
hours of life support.
24. Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true
Ans: There are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing
education
25. What is the requirement for the PT Board to grant inactive status to a
licensee Ans: a written request must be filed with the board
26. Which is the ONLY employment arrangement recognized by the PT Board of CA
Ans: A corporation owned by a physical therapist or medical corporation
27. What does "direct and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT super- vision
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1. A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction
(the power to make legal decisions and judgment. Which is the MOST appropriate
action for the agency to take? (1116.9 p 74) Ans: The agency must immediately contact
an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases.
2. What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an inci- dence of
a child abuse or neglect Ans: Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine
of $1000 or by both
3. what should n applicant do after a year has passed and they have not yet taken or
passed the national BOARD and State JurisprudenceTest Ans: File a new Application
for licensure
4. What is the estimated time for the State Board to process the application and
determine if application has all the required information Ans: 30 days.
5. What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after
applicant has made correction or clarifications and the notify the Federation of State
Board of Physical Therapy Ans: 60 days
6. Who is defined as the PT of record Ans: the PT that did the evaluation
7. What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA Ans: The PT of
record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the
patient's treatment.
8. Who awards accreditation od a PTA Program Ans: Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
9. What is the required size font on a student's badge Ans: 18-point type
10. CAPTE oversees the development of the NPTE for the PTA Ans: FALSE
11. A PTA received a request from the office of one og his patient's attorney to send
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,copies of the patient's file. Before sending the copies to the attorney, what does the
PTA need to aquire Ans: the patient's written authorization for release of copies.
12. What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a PT Aide's activities?-
Ans: the Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back.
13. Where did the laws associated with the CA Physical Therapy Practice Act
originate Ans: From State Legislature
14. Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of PT originate?-
Ans: From the California Physical Therapy Board
15. To what extent MUST the physical therapist must be available to assist in issues
arising during the course of treatment by the PTA Ans: Available in person or
telecommunication
16. Before a PTA can provide patient care, the PT MUST provide the PTA with what
information Ans: The PT's Goals and POC
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, 17. What regulation BEST represent the PT Board's authorization for a PTA to do
joint mob Ans: Only PTA who are educated and trained in joint mob techniques should
perform this procedure.
18. PhysicalTherapy Board does NOT require Ans: the PT to sign each PTA treatment
record by the end of EACH day.
19. Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide. Ans: must treat on the
orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT
20. which statement about topical medication is consistent with the Physical Therapy
Board rules Ans: Prescription medication must be ordered by a legal autho- rized
practitioner.
21. Which part of the patient record is part of the PTA's responsibility to
document Ans: Objective Assessment.
22. How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accu- mulate
in each licensee cycle of two years Ans: 30 hours
23. How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health
care professionals is required for each renewal cycle Ans: 2 hours of ethics and law, 4
hours of life support.
24. Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true
Ans: There are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing
education
25. What is the requirement for the PT Board to grant inactive status to a
licensee Ans: a written request must be filed with the board
26. Which is the ONLY employment arrangement recognized by the PT Board of CA
Ans: A corporation owned by a physical therapist or medical corporation
27. What does "direct and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT super- vision
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