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Exam 1 - Texas PT Rules Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical
judgments based on data gathered.
Ans: evaluation
Question: A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing
process leading to a diagnostic classification or referral.
Ans: examination
Question: A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from
the PT Act and Board Rules.
Ans: jurisprudence exam
Question: A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance,
denial, etc. of a license.
Ans: hearing
Question: What does "on-site" mean?
Ans: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
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Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: Can PTAs do the screening?
Exam 1 - Texas PT Rules Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical
judgments based on data gathered.
Ans: evaluation
Question: A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing
process leading to a diagnostic classification or referral.
Ans: examination
Question: A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from
the PT Act and Board Rules.
Ans: jurisprudence exam
Question: A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance,
denial, etc. of a license.
Ans: hearing
Question: What does "on-site" mean?
Ans: PT or PTA is on the premises and readily available to respond.
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Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: Can PTAs do the screening?
