CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPY REAL
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
A private practice PT continues to administer treatment to a pt despite the pt
having no functional limitations and all goals have been met. Which of the
following punishments represents the WORST disciplinary action that the PT may
receive.
A) Misdemeanor + $1,000 fine
B) Misdemeanor + $600 fine
C) Felony + $1,000 fine
D) Felony + $600 fine
B) Misdemeanor + $600 fine
*and/or 180 days in jail
* misdemeanor and $1,000 deals with not reporting child abuse, selling products
over $100, and most of chapter 5
A PT who owns a clinic has 2 PTAs and 4 aids is able to supervise how many of
the aids providing pt reared care?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A) 1
A therapist of record and a PTA are aware of an incidence of spousal abuse
involving their patient. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) Therapist of record shall be in charge in reporting
B) Upon mutual agreement, 1 of the clinicians can be responsible for reporting
C) Following instructions provided by the clinicians on how to contact
authorities, it becomes the pt's responsibility
D) Facility's supervisor shall be notified and will then be in charge
B) Upon mutual agreement, 1 of the clinicians can be responsible for reporting
A member of the PT Board of California is performing a review following a pt
complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating PT. As part of the review,
the board member asks
,CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPY REAL
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
to see the pt's records. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate?
A) Obtain written permission from pt to release records
B) Have board member seek approval from facility supervisor
C) Provide pt records within 30 days of board's request
D) Instruct the board member to consult with the physician who referred the PT
A) Obtain written permission from pt to release records
*A member of the PT Board of CA has the right and authority to perform
inspections of facilities that are providing PT services.
This included ability to examine pt records so as to ensure proper delivery of care.
However, written authorization for release of the records is still a requirement.
*Therapist has 15 days to provide records
Which of the following signatures is a correct form a PT can use?
A) Dr. John Doe, PT
B) Dr. John Doe, Physical Therapist
C) Dr. John Doe, DPT
D) Dr. John Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy
D) Dr. John Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy (p. 34)
Which of the following entities is the governmental agency that is referred to in
the Moscone- Knox Professional Corporation Act?
A) American PT Association
B) PT Board of CA
C) Federation of State Board of PT
D) American Board of PT Specialties
B) PT Board of CA
(p. 53)
Which of the following statements with regards to elder abuse is true?
A) A telephone call by mandated reported within 1 hour
B) Law officials are provided identity of person
C) Determine abuse with injury though voluntary narcotics
D) Supervisor deems report is not required
B) Law officials are provided identity of person
*Law enforcement shall receive:
, CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPY REAL
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
- name of injured person
- injured person's location
- character/extent of person's injury
- identity of alleged abuser
Can a PTA practice as an applicant while waiting to take their exam, and if so for
how many days?
A) Yes, up to 90 days
B) No
C) Yes, up to 120 days
D) Yes, up to 9 months
C) Yes, up to 120 days
*If failed exam, PTALA status terminated
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PTA student?
A) Clinical training must occur under the direct and immediate supervision of a
licensed PTA
B) A name tag is worn for pr treatment must be 14 pt font
C) Student must be identified as a PTA license applicant during clinical rotations
D) Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the CI the
same day that treatment occurred
D) Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the CI the
same day that treatment occurred
*The CI can be PT or PTA. On weekly basis, the supervising PT shall review and
document on pt's that the student has seen
Which of the following activities is an example of a non-pt related task that a PT
aide can perform?
A) Increase weight for leg
press B)
C) Administer STM
D) Provide physical support with gait belt during ambulation
D) Provide physical support with gait belt during ambulation
Which of the following accurately pertains to CA PT Board members?
A) There shall be 3 PTs and 2 public members
B) Meetings between members happen 1x/year
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
A private practice PT continues to administer treatment to a pt despite the pt
having no functional limitations and all goals have been met. Which of the
following punishments represents the WORST disciplinary action that the PT may
receive.
A) Misdemeanor + $1,000 fine
B) Misdemeanor + $600 fine
C) Felony + $1,000 fine
D) Felony + $600 fine
B) Misdemeanor + $600 fine
*and/or 180 days in jail
* misdemeanor and $1,000 deals with not reporting child abuse, selling products
over $100, and most of chapter 5
A PT who owns a clinic has 2 PTAs and 4 aids is able to supervise how many of
the aids providing pt reared care?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A) 1
A therapist of record and a PTA are aware of an incidence of spousal abuse
involving their patient. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) Therapist of record shall be in charge in reporting
B) Upon mutual agreement, 1 of the clinicians can be responsible for reporting
C) Following instructions provided by the clinicians on how to contact
authorities, it becomes the pt's responsibility
D) Facility's supervisor shall be notified and will then be in charge
B) Upon mutual agreement, 1 of the clinicians can be responsible for reporting
A member of the PT Board of California is performing a review following a pt
complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating PT. As part of the review,
the board member asks
,CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPY REAL
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
to see the pt's records. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate?
A) Obtain written permission from pt to release records
B) Have board member seek approval from facility supervisor
C) Provide pt records within 30 days of board's request
D) Instruct the board member to consult with the physician who referred the PT
A) Obtain written permission from pt to release records
*A member of the PT Board of CA has the right and authority to perform
inspections of facilities that are providing PT services.
This included ability to examine pt records so as to ensure proper delivery of care.
However, written authorization for release of the records is still a requirement.
*Therapist has 15 days to provide records
Which of the following signatures is a correct form a PT can use?
A) Dr. John Doe, PT
B) Dr. John Doe, Physical Therapist
C) Dr. John Doe, DPT
D) Dr. John Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy
D) Dr. John Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy (p. 34)
Which of the following entities is the governmental agency that is referred to in
the Moscone- Knox Professional Corporation Act?
A) American PT Association
B) PT Board of CA
C) Federation of State Board of PT
D) American Board of PT Specialties
B) PT Board of CA
(p. 53)
Which of the following statements with regards to elder abuse is true?
A) A telephone call by mandated reported within 1 hour
B) Law officials are provided identity of person
C) Determine abuse with injury though voluntary narcotics
D) Supervisor deems report is not required
B) Law officials are provided identity of person
*Law enforcement shall receive:
, CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPY REAL
EXAM CONTAINS 50 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024 WITH RATIONALES
- name of injured person
- injured person's location
- character/extent of person's injury
- identity of alleged abuser
Can a PTA practice as an applicant while waiting to take their exam, and if so for
how many days?
A) Yes, up to 90 days
B) No
C) Yes, up to 120 days
D) Yes, up to 9 months
C) Yes, up to 120 days
*If failed exam, PTALA status terminated
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding PTA student?
A) Clinical training must occur under the direct and immediate supervision of a
licensed PTA
B) A name tag is worn for pr treatment must be 14 pt font
C) Student must be identified as a PTA license applicant during clinical rotations
D) Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the CI the
same day that treatment occurred
D) Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the CI the
same day that treatment occurred
*The CI can be PT or PTA. On weekly basis, the supervising PT shall review and
document on pt's that the student has seen
Which of the following activities is an example of a non-pt related task that a PT
aide can perform?
A) Increase weight for leg
press B)
C) Administer STM
D) Provide physical support with gait belt during ambulation
D) Provide physical support with gait belt during ambulation
Which of the following accurately pertains to CA PT Board members?
A) There shall be 3 PTs and 2 public members
B) Meetings between members happen 1x/year
