NPTE Law Exam

How many years does a license become not longer valid?

After 5 years

A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is for inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST for the licensee to take?

Call the physician for a referral of the desired meds

Failure to provide adequate food; no physical injury has occurred

General neglect

Who appoints the 4 PT members on board?

Governator

A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical therapist to physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take?

Provide written documentation why the improper ratio exists

Which of the following activities is an example of a non-patient related task that a physical therapy aide can perform?

Providing physical therapy support with a gait belt during ambulation

What does the Physical Therapy Board of California responsibilities consider the HIGHEST priority?

Public safety and protect welfare

Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained licensure?

RPT -registered physical therapist

How many years does a licensee who has been issued an initial license have until the required renewal? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

Two

Cruel of inhuman corporal punishment or injury d/t traumatic condition

Unlawful corporal punishment

Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an alcoholic diversion program? A. Voluntary admission B. Psychiatric evaluation C. Recommendation by a supervisor D. Physician prescription

Voluntary admission

A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been 40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient?

Wednesday

Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"?

physiotherapy

What 3 things must you do for renewal?

1 Apply before expiration 2 Pay renewal fees 3 Show proof of complete CEU 30 hours/ 2 years

Board member: 1 Appointed years? 2 Expires? 3 Max terms

1 Appointed years = 4 years 2 Expires = June 1st 3 Max terms = 2 successive terms

What is the 4 components that is a qualified applicant?

1 No crimes 2 > 18 y/o 3 Finished school 4 Not addicted to drugs

License considered expired on 1 Time? 2 Which day/ month? 3 Number of years

1 Time = 12 am 2 Which day/ month= last day, birth month 3 Number of years = 2 years

6 List of Topical Agents that can be applied by a PT?

1 Topical anesthetic 2 Debridement agents 3 Anti-spasmodic 4 Anti-inflammatory 5 Adreno-corticosteroid 6 Bacterocidal $ T-DAAAB

Who appoints the 3 public members? (3)

1 the governor, 1 the senate rules committee, 1 the speaker of the assembly

How many years a medical record of a minor held after they turn 18?

1 year, no less than 7 years

A patient cannot be treated for more than: 1 ___ days 2 ___ visits

1) 45 days 2) 12 visits

A licensee who is petitioning to shorten a six year sentence of probation will still have to practice under the probationary status for a MINIMUM of how many years?

2 years

29. A licensee who was cited for unprofessional conduct in 2014 has recently been issued an additional citation for driving under the influence in May of 2018. In what year will the original citation in 2014 be eliminated from the licensee's record? A. 2019 B. 2021 C. 2023 D. 2025

2019

Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded?

23 years old (7 years)

What is the miles or travel time to stop the referral w/ 6 months, for something closer?

25 m or 40 min

What is the violation of the Physical therapy section? (3)

3 Prison 1 year 2 50k 1 or Both

How many calendar days does a licensee have to notify the board of a change of address?

30 days

A licensee who is unable to practice actively due to a physical disability is going to start practicing as a volunteer at homeless shelters a few hours a week. Which of the following statements is TRUE for this practitioner? A. The two year license renewal fee has to be paid with each cycle during which services are provided B. 30 hours of continuing education is required every renewal cycle C. Practice in neighboring jurisdictions can occur without transferring the license D. Full license reinstatement

30 hours of continuing education is required every renewal cycle

Violation for physician with financial interest for referral? What level of offense?

$5K Misdemeanor

How long is a PTLA in effect and valid for?

90 days

What is a pt-related task?

A physical therapy service rendered directly to the pt by an aide

A new outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic is looking for ways to advertise through various forms of public communication. Which of the following statements is allowed for advertising? A. "Free initial consultation!" B. "Prices as low as $19.99!" C. "Guaranteed pain-free today!" D. "Be treated by the best physical therapy clinic in town!"

A. "Free initial consultation!"

A physical therapist who owns a clinic and has two physical therapist assistants and four aides is able to supervise how many of the aides providing patient related care? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

A. One

A therapist of record and a physical therapist assistant are aware of an incidence of spousal abuse involving their patient. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The therapist of record shall be in charge of reporting the incident B. Upon mutual agreement one of the clinicians can be responsible for notifying authorities C. Following instructions provided by the clinicians on how to contact authorities, reporting then becomes the patient's responsibility D. The facility's supervisor shall be notified and will then be in charge of the reporting process

A. The therapist of record shall be in charge of reporting the incident

A licensee who has been issued a citation in addition to a $3,500 administrative fine is MOST likely guilty of which of the following violations? A. Two accounts of being intoxicated while on the job B. Failing to report an act of child abuse a 6 months in jail or $1000 fine or both C. Inability to provide requested patient records to the board within 16 days without good cause a $1000/day after 15 days D. Renewing a physical therapy license after the expiration date

A. Two accounts of being intoxicated while on the job

A licensee is at a board meeting, attempting to reinstate a suspended license following allegations of sexual misconduct with a patient. The licensee reports that informed consent was given by the patient. Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to this issue? A. Patients are incapable of providing informed consent to a licensee B. Consent needs to be provided in writing, signed, and dated by both parties C. If the licensee is found guilty of unprofessional conduct and has the license revoked, reinstatement cannot occur for a minimum of 5 years D. The board has the right to suspend the licensee's license for a duration up to 18 months

A. patient is incapable of providing informed consents to a licensee

Who is considered a mandated reported?

ANYONE besides a volunteer firefighter or public service

Physical injury inflected by another person outside of the house

Abuse or Neglect in Out-of-home care

For the misdemeanor of excessively prescribing treatment/ drugs, or sexual misconduct, what is the punishment?

$100-600 fine, or 60-180 days in prison

Violation for cross referral arrangement (charging for a claim): Punishment? Level of offense?

$15k Public offense (license may be revoked)

What is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapists and assistants whose licenses will expire this year? A. $150 B. $200 C. $250 D. $300

$300

A licensee receives notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from the Physical Therapy Board of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct. How many days does the licensee have to verbalize agreement or disagreement with the allegation?

15 days

A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are needed to complete the minimum requirements for a license renewal cycle?

15 hours

For the first time renewal how many hours must be completed?

15 hours on top of 2 hrs ethics/law, 4 hours basic life support

Size of font of name tags?

18 point

Identification tags of a physical therapy student shall be in which of the following font point types?

18 point font

What age is considered a child?

18 years

What is the ratio of PT aide: PT

1:1

How many continuing education hours per license renewal cycle are required in law and ethics and life support education respectively?

2 = law and ethics 4 = BLS

How many PTA's can a PT supervise?

2 PTA's

For renewal cycle, licensee's CEU must include? (2)

2 hours ethics/ law 4 hours life support

Board Composition - # of members

7 Total 1 License PT 3 PT's with 5 years of experience 3 public members (doesn't have to be PT, but CA citizen)

Patients record have to be held at least ___ years

7 years

How many hours does a mandated reporter have to create a written report after receiving information of suspected child abuse? A. 12 B. 24 C. 36 D. 48

36 hours

What is the font requirement of out of state practicioners prior to passing board?

48 point Arial font where all patients seen by the therapist cant see

An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant. Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic?

6 PTA's

Which of the following topical medications are NOT approved for physical therapy use? A. Bactericidal B. Anti-inflammatory C. Debriding agents D. Antifungal

Antifungal

What is kinesiological electromyography?

Assessing the tissue penetration of the phasic activity of muscles in relation to physical events

A licensee has a license that has been designated as inactive for the two year renewal cycle due to military service. The licensee desires to renew and activate the license to resume clinical practice. Which of the following statements regarding this license is TRUE? A. 15 hours of continuing education are required prior to receiving an active license status B. Exemption from continuing education requirements may be granted if one year's worth of military service was performed in California C. If a disabling injury is sustained for a duration of one year during service exemption from continuing education requirements occurs. D. License renewal fees are not required if discharge from service occurs within 90 days of the end of the renewal period

B. If a disabling injury is sustained for a duration of 1 year or more during service exception from the CEU requirements occurs

An applicant who has passed the national examination has how many years to pay the initial license fee prior to the application for licensure being given the status of abandoned? A. One B. Three C. Five D. Seven

C. Five

A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that are out of the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship to be lawful which of the following criteria needs to be met? A. amount of cash given to the physical therapist cannot exceed $3,000 per year B. Disclosure of the relationship to the California Physical Therapy Board C. Notice of compensation shall be disclosed verbally and in writing to the patients D. No cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care

C. Notice of compensation shall be disclosed verbally and in writing to the patients

Which entity is responsible for the creation of the written examination for licensing? A. American Physical Therapy Association B. Federation of State Boards of Physical therapy C. Physical Therapy Board of California D. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

C. Physical Therapy Board of California

When creating a continuing education class, which of the following requirements apply? A. It should be a minimum of two hours in duration B. A class created by three individuals or entities requires only the primary contributor to be cited C. Resources used in the presentation shall be provided in a bibliography D. A summary shall be given in written form at the end of the class

C. Resources used in the presentation shall be provided in a bibliography

Topical medications - PT can/ cannot do?

CAN apply topical medications CANNOT prescribe them

What are the qualifications to become a public member?

California citizen, can't be an officer of faculty member of any educational institution engaged in PT

Physical injury inflicted by another by other than accidental means by another person

Child Abuse OR neglect

Which of the following licensed professionals are NOT able to own shares in a physical therapy corporation?

Chiropractors

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student? A. Clinical training must occur under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed physical therapy assistant B. A name tag that is worn for patient treatment must be in 14 point font C. The student must be identified as a physical therapy assistant license applicant during clinical rotations D. Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment occurred

D. Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment occurred

Scope of practice - what is a PT not authorized to do?

Diagnose disease

In verbal communication as a doctor of physical therapy, what must you include if using Dr. Name as the title?

Dr. Name, physical therapist

Reports of Injuries: What must the therapist do when suspected injury is inflicted of abuse/ firearm? Within how many days?

File a reports, followed by a written reports within 2 days

What is electroneuromyography?

Evaluating tissue performance through penetration; assess abnormal potential and evoked responses

What can a PTA NOT do? 2

Evaluations or discharge summaries

Which of tasks can be performed by a PTA? 3

Everything except initial eval, re-eval, and discharge, they can manage a physical therapy clinic

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding licensees email addresses? A. All licensees shall obtain one as it is required for the distribution of physical therapy related information B. The public shall be able to access and view it online C. If changed, the licensee has 30 days to notify the board D. When working for a company, the email associated with the company must be on file with the board

If changed, the licensee has 30 days to notify the board

Which of the following statements with regards to elder abuse is true? A. A telephone call by the mandated reporter must occur within one hour of receiving the information B. Law enforcement officials are to be provided with the identity of the person who is to have allegedly injured the patient C. It is determined to be abuse if the patient sustained an injury through excessive voluntary use of narcotics D. If a facility supervisor determines that a report is not required, then one does not need to be filed

Law enforcement officials are to be provided with the identity of the person who is to have allegedly injured the patient

Who can supervise a PTA?

Licensed PT

Can you practice as PTLA if you are applying for you license the 2 nd time?

No, only the first time you apply for licensure. If you fail the 1st time no longer allowed to practice as PTLA

When an aide has performed a patient related task, what must the THERAPIST do during the same session?

Provide at least 1 direct patient treatment

A licensee continues to administer treatment to a patient despite the patient having no functional limitations and all goals met. Which of the following punishments represents the WORST disciplinary action that the licensee may receive?

Misdemeanor and $600

What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the National Physical Therapy Exam? A. Payment of the cost associated with the board's investigation B. Misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $1,000 C. Felony with a maximum of three months of imprisonment D. Involved applicants must retake the exam

Misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $1,000

Can you give a reward for a referral?

NO!

A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a patient complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the review, the board member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate?

Obtain written permission to access the patients records

With a foreign applicant that wants to become license in CA, what is the identification before passing the boards?

PTLA

What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses?

Physical Therapy Board of California

Who selects the President?

The board elects 1 president annually

A student has failed the National Physical Therapy Examination two times within the past eight months. Prior to the third examination attempt, which of the following steps MUST occur? Payment of the re-examination fee Completion of a certified remediation course Written appeal to the Physical Therapy Board of California A duration of six months prior to the next exam attempt

Payment of the re-examination fee

To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who:

Performed the initial eval

What is a Bureau?

Program when the board is subject to review by the Joint Review on Boards, Commissions, and Consumers protections

How many years must an instructor of a continuing education course maintain attendees' records of completion? A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven

Seven

Severe malnutrition; non-organic failure to thrive; willfully endangering a child's life

Severe neglect

What is an example of non-patient related task? 3

Support for gait, housekeeping, clerical duties

What is the difference between suspended and revoked license for the renewal?

Suspended can be renewed Revoked CANNOT

A foreign educated applicant is seeking to obtain licensure in California. Which of the following achievements allows the applicant to decrease the required duration of clinical service? A. Passing the National Physical Therapy Examination B. Taking four units worth of an approved ethics continuing education course C. Teaching a class at an accredited physical therapy program D. Obtaining a grade point average of 3.7 or above while in a physical therapy program

Taking four units worth of an approved ethics continuing education course

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant license applicant? A. Clinical practice can occur under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist assistant B. Practice for a maximum period of 90 days can occur while waiting fothe results of the first licensing examination C. The applicant must cease practicing following failure of the first attempt of the national examination D. During clinical practice the applicant can identify as a clinician

The applicant must cease practicing following failure of the first attempt of the national examination

Which of the following statements about license renewal is TRUE? A. The license needs to be renewed by the first day of the licensee's birth month B. A criminal offense with a plea of no contest does not need to be disclosed during license renewal C. A license that is not renewed for three years following expiration cannot be reissued D. The board will mail a notice 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license

The board will mail a notice 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license

Willfully causing unjustifiable physical harm to the child, endangering their health

Willful cruelty OR Unjustifiable punishment to a child

Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a patient from the therapist of record's care? A. Verbally tell the patient B. Write down the name of the new therapist in the patient's chart C. Place the patient on a colleagues treatment schedule to perform a re-evaluation D. Contact and inform the patient's physician

Write down the name of the new therapist in the patient's chart

What is a non pt-related task? (3)

a task related to observation of the pt, transport of the pt, physical support only during gait or tx training, housekeeping duties, clerical duties, and similar functions

What is the fine for an aide identifying as a physical therapy assistant?

misdeameanor