TEXAS PT RULES EXAM 1 (2025-2026) ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based
on data gathered.
evaluation
A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to a
diagnostic classification or referral.
examination
A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act and
Board Rules.
jurisprudence exam
A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of a
license.
hearing
,What does "on-site" mean?
PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
Supervision of PTAs
PT must be on call and readily available when services are 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 the referral requirement in Texas?
Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health),
emergency circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?
, Have to notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat
more than 20 times or 30 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 phone, what has to be done?
Must be received, recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized
personnel; must include all information 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 be initiated until the POC has been established.
True
T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.
False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
Who can change the POC/goals?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based
on data gathered.
evaluation
A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to a
diagnostic classification or referral.
examination
A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act and
Board Rules.
jurisprudence exam
A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of a
license.
hearing
,What does "on-site" mean?
PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
Supervision of PTAs
PT must be on call and readily available when services are 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 the referral requirement in Texas?
Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health),
emergency circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?
, Have to notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat
more than 20 times or 30 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 phone, what has to be done?
Must be received, recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized
personnel; must include all information 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 be initiated until the POC has been established.
True
T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.
False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
Who can change the POC/goals?
