Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam
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1. A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating
a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is
required to be;
1. In direct line of sight of the assistant
2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring
3. Available for a telephone call during the session
4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment: 3. Available for a
telephone call during the session
(NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a requirement. As long as the therapist
is in the same geographic location for consultation during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have
been met. The therapist having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is
delivered by unlicensed personnel.)
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel
2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by
unlicensed personnel
3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultane-
ously while supervised by a licensee
4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's
progress during treatm: 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously
while supervised by a licensee
3. Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a
practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
A. Chiropractor
B. Podiatrist
C. Dentist
D. Pharmacist: D. Pharmacist
(A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review and sign a physical therapist's
plan of care.)
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4. is Chiropractor practitioner?: YES, it is health care practitioner
A chiropractor is licensed under chapter 460 and is considered a health care practitioner that is able to serve as a
practitioner of record.
5. An unlicensed personnel who is claiming the status of a physical therapist
assistant is guilty of which of the following crimes?
A.Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
C.Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
D.Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment: B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of
one year imprisonment
6. The maximum fine that false representation of licensure carries is ($)?: $1,000.
7. For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of
a misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to ex-
ceed___________ as well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed_________
.: $1,000;
one year
8. For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
?: misdemeanor of the first degree.
9. Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for
administrative complaints is TRUE?
A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made
public record
B.The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following
receipt of the report from the Department of Health
C.The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint (#L?•É„ÈÁ³ )
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual
who submitted the complaint shall be disclosed: A.10 days following a finding of probable
cause, the investigation shall be made public record
10. The__________of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict re-
garding an administrative complaint L?•É„Á³ : Board
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11. A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which
of the following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physical thera-
pist?
A.Orthopedic physician
B.Physiatrist
C.Chiropractor
D.Podiatrist: D.Podiatrist
12. When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities
for a chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, ____________by a physical thera-
pist can be used.: general supervision
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee who has
begun performing acupuncture with skin penetration to treat fibromyalgia
patients?
A.An individual who is licensed through the Board of Medicine is able to per-
form acupuncture with skin penetration
B.If the licensee has transferred from a state where certification in acupuncture
was obtained, then it can be performed lawfully
C.Revocation of license will occur
D.A year of probationary practice can be required: D.A year of probationary practice can be
required
(C-Revocation of licensure for this type of offense occurs following the first offense if deemed appropriate by the board.
)
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14. For a______________of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical ther-
apy practice the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary practice
up to a two year suspension followed by two years of probation. The licensee
could also face a fine of $2,500 up to $10,000.: first offense
15. For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical
therapy practice the licensee faces a minimum of___________ practice up to a
_______ followed by two years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine
of $2,500 up to $10,000.: one year of probationary /Õ( ;
two year suspension \L
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16. For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical
therapy practice the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary
practice up to a two year suspension followed by two years of probation. The
licensee could also face a fine of ________: $2,500 up to $10,000.
17. What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the
board will accept physical therapy school coursework for continuing education
requirements regarding human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immun-
odeficiency syndrome education?
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.9: B.5
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coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding the initial licensure date.3÷Á„*º‚œ(ÁåKM„
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18. With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAXIMUM
number of hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that
has been inactive for one year?
A3
B6
C9
D12: B6
19. A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas
of documentation?
A.Evaluating progress towards established goals
B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation
C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
D.Altering the established plan of care: C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
20. A licensee has completed one continuing education unit during the renewal
cycle. How many additional HOURS are required?
A14
B16
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1. A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating
a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is
required to be;
1. In direct line of sight of the assistant
2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring
3. Available for a telephone call during the session
4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment: 3. Available for a
telephone call during the session
(NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a requirement. As long as the therapist
is in the same geographic location for consultation during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have
been met. The therapist having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is
delivered by unlicensed personnel.)
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel
2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by
unlicensed personnel
3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultane-
ously while supervised by a licensee
4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's
progress during treatm: 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously
while supervised by a licensee
3. Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a
practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
A. Chiropractor
B. Podiatrist
C. Dentist
D. Pharmacist: D. Pharmacist
(A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review and sign a physical therapist's
plan of care.)
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4. is Chiropractor practitioner?: YES, it is health care practitioner
A chiropractor is licensed under chapter 460 and is considered a health care practitioner that is able to serve as a
practitioner of record.
5. An unlicensed personnel who is claiming the status of a physical therapist
assistant is guilty of which of the following crimes?
A.Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
C.Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
D.Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment: B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of
one year imprisonment
6. The maximum fine that false representation of licensure carries is ($)?: $1,000.
7. For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of
a misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to ex-
ceed___________ as well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed_________
.: $1,000;
one year
8. For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
?: misdemeanor of the first degree.
9. Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for
administrative complaints is TRUE?
A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made
public record
B.The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following
receipt of the report from the Department of Health
C.The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint (#L?•É„ÈÁ³ )
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual
who submitted the complaint shall be disclosed: A.10 days following a finding of probable
cause, the investigation shall be made public record
10. The__________of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict re-
garding an administrative complaint L?•É„Á³ : Board
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11. A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which
of the following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physical thera-
pist?
A.Orthopedic physician
B.Physiatrist
C.Chiropractor
D.Podiatrist: D.Podiatrist
12. When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities
for a chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, ____________by a physical thera-
pist can be used.: general supervision
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee who has
begun performing acupuncture with skin penetration to treat fibromyalgia
patients?
A.An individual who is licensed through the Board of Medicine is able to per-
form acupuncture with skin penetration
B.If the licensee has transferred from a state where certification in acupuncture
was obtained, then it can be performed lawfully
C.Revocation of license will occur
D.A year of probationary practice can be required: D.A year of probationary practice can be
required
(C-Revocation of licensure for this type of offense occurs following the first offense if deemed appropriate by the board.
)
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14. For a______________of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical ther-
apy practice the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary practice
up to a two year suspension followed by two years of probation. The licensee
could also face a fine of $2,500 up to $10,000.: first offense
15. For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical
therapy practice the licensee faces a minimum of___________ practice up to a
_______ followed by two years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine
of $2,500 up to $10,000.: one year of probationary /Õ( ;
two year suspension \L
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16. For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical
therapy practice the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary
practice up to a two year suspension followed by two years of probation. The
licensee could also face a fine of ________: $2,500 up to $10,000.
17. What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the
board will accept physical therapy school coursework for continuing education
requirements regarding human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immun-
odeficiency syndrome education?
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.9: B.5
An individual who is seeking initial licensure can satisfy the continuing education requirements regarding HIV/AIDS if
coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding the initial licensure date.3÷Á„*º‚œ(ÁåKM„
5t…Œ†s~ËÅÒ
/~ËÅ„çíY²þ1ïåá³sçíY²„•B
18. With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAXIMUM
number of hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that
has been inactive for one year?
A3
B6
C9
D12: B6
19. A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas
of documentation?
A.Evaluating progress towards established goals
B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation
C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
D.Altering the established plan of care: C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
20. A licensee has completed one continuing education unit during the renewal
cycle. How many additional HOURS are required?
A14
B16
