CALIFORNIA LAW - PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAM 350 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recall which of the following differences
between the two?
A) Co-signature should occur same day for PTA but not necessary for PTLA
B) A d/c summary can't be performed by PTLA
C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA
D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related care - CORRECT ANSWERS-C)
Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA
Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from a therapist's records of care?
A) Verbally tell the patient
B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart
C) Place pt on colleagues treatment schedule for re-eval
D) Contact and inform patient's physician - CORRECT ANSWERS-B) Write down the name of
the new PT in pt's chart
The patient record shall indicate:
A) Date and nature of service provided
B) Name, date, medical dx
C) Name and titile of who provided service
D) A and C - CORRECT ANSWERS-D) A and C
,A foreign PT graduate is applying for licensure. They have passed the boards and have already completed
3 months clinical in another state with a non-APTA CI. How many months further is he required for
clinical?
A) 9 months
B) 6 months
C) 3 months
D) 12 months - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) 9 months
*the 3 months do not count since they were supervised by a non-APTA CI.
*3 months may be waived if completed a course in law/ethics or 4 CEUs in ethics
You are found guilty of unprofessional conduct, how long may your license be suspended for?
A) </= 6 month
B) </= 12 months
C) </= 18 months
D) </= 24 months - CORRECT ANSWERS-B) </= 12 months
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a license?
A) RPT
B) PTLA
C) SPT
D) DPT - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) RPT : registered physical therapist
What is the charge for insurance fraud?
A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
, B) felony + </= $25,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
C) felony + </= $5,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
D) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
A outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PTs and 1 PTA. Which of the following number is is max # of
additional full time PTAs that can be hired at this clinic?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 - CORRECT ANSWERS-D) 5
AS a licensed PT you need to notify the board within 30 days for a change in:
(name it) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Name
Address of Record
Residential Address
Email
What is the penalty charge and fine for violating rebates for patient referrals? (First offense)
A) $1,000 or </= 6 months in jail or both
B) $50,000 or </= 6 months in jail or both
C) $50,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both
D) $1,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both - CORRECT ANSWERS-C) $50,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both
* second offense: jail or both
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recall which of the following differences
between the two?
A) Co-signature should occur same day for PTA but not necessary for PTLA
B) A d/c summary can't be performed by PTLA
C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA
D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related care - CORRECT ANSWERS-C)
Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA
Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from a therapist's records of care?
A) Verbally tell the patient
B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart
C) Place pt on colleagues treatment schedule for re-eval
D) Contact and inform patient's physician - CORRECT ANSWERS-B) Write down the name of
the new PT in pt's chart
The patient record shall indicate:
A) Date and nature of service provided
B) Name, date, medical dx
C) Name and titile of who provided service
D) A and C - CORRECT ANSWERS-D) A and C
,A foreign PT graduate is applying for licensure. They have passed the boards and have already completed
3 months clinical in another state with a non-APTA CI. How many months further is he required for
clinical?
A) 9 months
B) 6 months
C) 3 months
D) 12 months - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) 9 months
*the 3 months do not count since they were supervised by a non-APTA CI.
*3 months may be waived if completed a course in law/ethics or 4 CEUs in ethics
You are found guilty of unprofessional conduct, how long may your license be suspended for?
A) </= 6 month
B) </= 12 months
C) </= 18 months
D) </= 24 months - CORRECT ANSWERS-B) </= 12 months
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a license?
A) RPT
B) PTLA
C) SPT
D) DPT - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) RPT : registered physical therapist
What is the charge for insurance fraud?
A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
, B) felony + </= $25,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
C) felony + </= $5,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
D) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS-A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
A outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PTs and 1 PTA. Which of the following number is is max # of
additional full time PTAs that can be hired at this clinic?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 - CORRECT ANSWERS-D) 5
AS a licensed PT you need to notify the board within 30 days for a change in:
(name it) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Name
Address of Record
Residential Address
What is the penalty charge and fine for violating rebates for patient referrals? (First offense)
A) $1,000 or </= 6 months in jail or both
B) $50,000 or </= 6 months in jail or both
C) $50,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both
D) $1,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both - CORRECT ANSWERS-C) $50,000 or </= 1 yr in jail or both
* second offense: jail or both
