Exam 1 - Texas PT Rules / Study Guide Q-Bank /
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Terms in this set (73)
A/an _____ is a dynamic evaluation
process in which the PT
makes clinical judgments
based on data gathered.
A/an _____ is a examination
comprehensive screening
and specific testing process
leading to a diagnostic
classification or referral.
A _____ is an open-book jurisprudence exam
MC, T/F assessment with
questions from the PT Act
and Board Rules.
A _____ is an adjudicative hearing
proceeding concerning the
issuance, denial, etc. of a
license.
What does "on-site" mean? PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
PT must be on call and readily available when services are
Supervision of PTAs being provided; have to hold documented conferences with
the PTA
, Supervision of PT aides PT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the PT aide
and remain within reasonable proximity during the aide's
interaction with the patient
What are the exceptions to Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic
the referral requirement in people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency
Texas? circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a Have to notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or
patient with whom they had letter or fax, can't treat more than 20 times or 30
a prior referral? consecutive calendar days, referral must be less than 1 year,
and PT has to be licensed for > 1 year
If a PT receives a referral by Must be received, recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or
phone, what has to be other authorized personnel; must include all information
done? that would appear on a written referral
Can PTAs do the screening? They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is
needed or make recommendations
T/F: The treatment cannot True
be initiated until the POC
has been established.
T/F: The PTA can begin False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
treatment before the POC
has been written.
Who can change the ONLY the PT
POC/goals?
T/F: The PTA may be able to True
modify treatment
techniques if indicated in
the POC.
How often does a re-eval Every 60 days after treatment is initiated, in response to a
have to be done? change in medical status, prior to any planned
D/C, or when a change in the POC is needed
What does a change in Acute exacerbation, major improvements, new dx, change in
medical status mean? current status
Expert Verified Actual Questions & Answers for
Guaranteed Pass / Newest Update, 2025-2026.
Terms in this set (73)
A/an _____ is a dynamic evaluation
process in which the PT
makes clinical judgments
based on data gathered.
A/an _____ is a examination
comprehensive screening
and specific testing process
leading to a diagnostic
classification or referral.
A _____ is an open-book jurisprudence exam
MC, T/F assessment with
questions from the PT Act
and Board Rules.
A _____ is an adjudicative hearing
proceeding concerning the
issuance, denial, etc. of a
license.
What does "on-site" mean? PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
PT must be on call and readily available when services are
Supervision of PTAs being provided; have to hold documented conferences with
the PTA
, Supervision of PT aides PT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the PT aide
and remain within reasonable proximity during the aide's
interaction with the patient
What are the exceptions to Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic
the referral requirement in people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency
Texas? circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a Have to notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or
patient with whom they had letter or fax, can't treat more than 20 times or 30
a prior referral? consecutive calendar days, referral must be less than 1 year,
and PT has to be licensed for > 1 year
If a PT receives a referral by Must be received, recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or
phone, what has to be other authorized personnel; must include all information
done? that would appear on a written referral
Can PTAs do the screening? They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is
needed or make recommendations
T/F: The treatment cannot True
be initiated until the POC
has been established.
T/F: The PTA can begin False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
treatment before the POC
has been written.
Who can change the ONLY the PT
POC/goals?
T/F: The PTA may be able to True
modify treatment
techniques if indicated in
the POC.
How often does a re-eval Every 60 days after treatment is initiated, in response to a
have to be done? change in medical status, prior to any planned
D/C, or when a change in the POC is needed
What does a change in Acute exacerbation, major improvements, new dx, change in
medical status mean? current status
