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Exam 1 - Texas PT Rules Questions and
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Q: A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical
judgments based on data gathered.
Ans: evaluation
Q: A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process
leading to a diagnostic classification or referral.
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Ans: examination
Q: A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the
PT Act and Board Rules.
Ans: jurisprudence exam
Q: A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial,
etc. of a license.
Ans: hearing
Q: What does "on-site" mean?
Ans: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
Q: Supervision of PTAs
Ans: PT must be on call and readily available when services are being provided;
have to hold documented conferences with the PTA
Q: Supervision of PT aides
Ans: 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
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Q: What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas?
Ans: Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness,
health), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
Q: What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?
Ans: 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
Q: If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done?
Ans: 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
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Q: Can PTAs do the screening?
Ans: They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is needed or make
recommendations
Q: T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been
established.
Ans: True
Q: T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.
Ans: False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
Q: Who can change the POC/goals?
Ans: ONLY the PT
Q: T/F: The PTA may be able to modify treatment techniques if indicated
in the POC.
Ans: True
Q: How often does a re-eval have to be done?
Exam 1 - Texas PT Rules Questions and
Answers 100% Correct Answers Already
Graded A+
Q: A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical
judgments based on data gathered.
Ans: evaluation
Q: A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process
leading to a diagnostic classification or referral.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: examination
Q: A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the
PT Act and Board Rules.
Ans: jurisprudence exam
Q: A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial,
etc. of a license.
Ans: hearing
Q: What does "on-site" mean?
Ans: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
Q: Supervision of PTAs
Ans: PT must be on call and readily available when services are being provided;
have to hold documented conferences with the PTA
Q: Supervision of PT aides
Ans: 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
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Q: What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas?
Ans: Can evaluate (no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness,
health), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
Q: What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral?
Ans: 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
Q: If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done?
Ans: 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
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Q: Can PTAs do the screening?
Ans: They can collect the data but the PT decides if a referral is needed or make
recommendations
Q: T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been
established.
Ans: True
Q: T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written.
Ans: False - no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
Q: Who can change the POC/goals?
Ans: ONLY the PT
Q: T/F: The PTA may be able to modify treatment techniques if indicated
in the POC.
Ans: True
Q: How often does a re-eval have to be done?
