Practice Law exam
how many continuing education hrs per license renewal cycle are required in law and ethics and life support education respectively?
2 and 4 ( for each license renewal cycle 2hrs are required for the law and ethics portion and 4hrs are required for life support education.)
how many hours of ethics, law or regulations and how many hours of life support for health care professional is required for each renewal cycle?
2 hrs for law and ethics and 4 hrs for life support
where did the laws that make up the California Physical Therapy Practice Act originate?
from the state legislature
A therapist who is going to begin seeing a cash pay pt through direct access is required to have which of the following?
written notice of what is entailed in direct access for the pt to see (written notice shall include information such as the pt is limited 12 visits, and that the pt must be seen within 45 calendar days prior to physician authorization being required.)
which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained licensure?
RPT (RPT stands for Registered Physical Therapist. these initials identify a PT who has passed the National Physical Therapy Exam and received a license.)
which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an alcoholic diversion program?
Voluntary admission ( Voluntary admission is required by the individual who is struggling with dangerous drugs or alcoholic beverages.)
which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of electroneuromyography in physical therapy for patient care?
physician authorization must be granted prior to performance upon a pt. ( a PT who has obtained certification in the performance of tissue penetration must receive physician authorization prior to performing it upon a pt.)
which of the following items of information MUST be included in a written protocol for the administration of a topical medication?
procedure for application of the medication (a topical medication protocol must include the following about the medication: -description -action -indications and contraindications -proper procedure and technique for application)
which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a physical therapy aide can perform?
providing physical support with a gait belt during ambulation ( a non pt related to the observation of the pt, whereas a pt related task is a service that is provided directly to the pt. if the aide is only providing support during ambulation the skill is not being directed towards pt intervention, and therefore is a form of observation. If the aide was directing the pt in the proper sequencing of gait while providing support, then it would be considered a pt related task)
when will a PT or PTA license expire?
the second yr at the end of the applicants birthday month
which statemtment about topical medication is NOT consistent with the regulations governing the practice of Physical Therapy in California?
topical medication must be delivered by iontophoresis
a PT who owns a clinic and has 2 PTA and 4 aides is able to supervise how many of the aides providing pt related care?
1 (a PT is only able to supervise 1 aide in pt related tasks. the number of PTA or aides working in the clinic does not impact this number)
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?
2023 (a citation shall be removed from an individual's record following a duration of 5 yrs from the most recent citation. in this case, the citation that occurred in 2018 carries the 2014 citation with it until the year 2023.)
which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 yr old pt record can be discarded?
23 (pt records for minor have to be maintained at least o 1 yr after they turn 18 and no less than 7 yrs in total duration. in the instance the pt would be 23 when the records no longer have to be maintained.)
how many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a change of address?
30 (a physical therapy licensee has up to 30 calendar day to notify the board of a change of address.)
Change of address must be reported in writing to the PTBC no later than ______ calendar days after the address change has occurred?
30 days
A therapist 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 True for the practitioner?
30 hrs of continuing education is required every renewal cycle (even though a PT or PTA may operate in a volunteer capacity, the therapist is requires to maintain the continuing education requirements)
how many years must an instructor of a continuing education course maintain attendees records of completion?
7 yrs. (An instructor of a continuing education course has to maintain records for 7yrs, while the attendees maintain them for 5 yrs)
what is the initial license fee for an PTA applicant?
$300
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?
"free initial consultation!" (a physical therapy clinic may advertise a standard consultation fee. the price clearly stated as being free meets that standard.)
what is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapist and assistant whose licenses will expire this year?
$300 ( for both assistant and therapist a $300 fee is required.)
A PTA receives notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from the PTB of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct. how many days does the assistant have to verbalize agreement to disagreement with the allegation?
15 (a license is allotted 15 days to respond to a notification of a public letter of reprimand. the notification will be sent 30 days prior to the actual letter of reprimand being sent.)
a license receives a certificate for 1.5 CEUs. how many additional hours are needed to complete the minimum requirement for a license renewal cycle?
15 CEUs (for each renewal cycle a licensee must complete 30 hours of CEU. 10 hours is equivalent to 1 CEUs. therefore, a total of 3 CEUs are required per renewal cycle. The licensee has already complete 1.5 CEUs, which is equivalent of 15 hours. therefore, the therapist must complete an additional 15 hours for the renewal cycle.)
the lawfully requested, it is unprofessional conduct to fail to provide to the PTBC certified copies of pt records within _______ of receipt of the request or within the time specified in the request, whichever is later, except in the case physical inability to access the record in the time allowed due to illness or travel, or the licensee does have access to, and control over the medical records.
15 days
for first time renewals submitted before the expiration of the license, how many continuing competency hours are required?
15 hrs
when rendering physical therapy service, the PTA student shall be clearly visible and include his or her name and working title in at least ________ point type.
18 point
a licensee who has been issued a citation in addition to $3,500 administrative fine is MOST likely guilty of which of the following violations?
2 accounts of being intoxicated while on the job ( the amount of $3,500 suggests that the received more that one citation. when a therapist has 2 citations of a similar nature, the therapist is liable for an administrative fine that is not to exceed $2,500)
what is the maximum time the PTB of California can take to board shall inform the applicant for PTA license of its decision whether the applicant MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION?
60 day
how many hours does a mandated reporter have to create a written report after receiving information of suspected child abuse?
36hrs. (a written report must be completed and sent within 36hrsof receiving the information.)
an outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PT and 1 PTA. which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic?
5 ( typically a PT is able to supervise 2 PTA who are helping in the practice of physical therapy. However, a single therapist may be able to supervise more than 2 PTA if it is deemed safe by the PTB of California. In no case should the total number of PTA hired at one facility exceed a 2 PTA to 1 regularly employed PT ratio. for this clinic a total of 6 PTA can be working which leaves 5 additional spots to fill)
an expired license may be renewed at any time within _______ after expiration, after which time there is no renewal.
5 yrs.
how many calendar days may a therapist who is licensed in another state teach in California?
60 ( a therapist can teach for 60 days in California if the another jurisdiction. then the duration exceeds this, the PT should seek licensure in California)
which of the following topical medications is NOT approved for Physical Therapy use?
Antifungal ( antifungal topical medications are not included in the list of medication that a PT is able to use in pt care.)
which of the following statement is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student?
Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the CI the same day that treatment occurred. ( a PTA student's documentation must be signed by the CI on the same day as the treatment was delivered. the CI can either be the supervising PT or a PTA. on a weekly basis the supervising PT shall review and document on the pt that the student has seen)
which of the following licensed professionals are NOT able to own shares in a physical therapy corporation?
Chiropractors (chiropractors are not listed among the individuals who are able to own shares in a Physical Therapy corporation)
A pt receiving treatment at an Outpatient facility has physician referral that recommends Iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. the medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the pt recalls the physician stating that the medication is for inflammation. which of the following courses of action is BEST for the PT to take?
Contact the physician for the referral of the desired medication. (in order to perform iontophoresis, a prescription for the specific medication needs to be present from the physician)
which of the following signatures is a correct form a PT can use?
Dr. Jane Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy ( in written communication, use of the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." can precede a licensee's name, if the licensee's name is immediately following by an unabbreviated specification of the applicable doctoral degrees. in this case, there needs to be specification as to which doctoral degree of therapist has)
which of the following penalities is the WORST that an aide may receive doe identifying as a PTA to pts
Misdemeanor ( a PT aide who knowingly identifies as a PTA is guilty of a misdemeanor.)
a private practice therapist continues to administer treatment to a pt despite the pt having no functional limitations and all goals met. which of the following punishments represents the WORST disciplinary action that the therapist may receive?
Misdemeanor with a $600 fine (for excessive prescription of treatment a PT can be disciplined with a misdemeanor and a fine that will not exceed $600. there is also the possibility of imprisonment for 180 days.)
what is the penalty for FAILING TO REPORT an incident of any of the following: firearm, abusive or assaultive conduct, spousal abuse, teasing or battery?
Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1,000 or by both
which part of the pt record is part of the PTA's responsibility to document?
Objective assessment
a member of the PTB of California is performing a pt complaint calming unprofessional conduct of treating PT. as part of the review, the board member asks to see the pt's records. which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate?
Obtain written permission from the pt to releases the records (the member of the PTB of California have the right and authority to perform inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. this includes the ability to examine pt records so as to ensure proper delivery of are care. however, written authorization for the release of the records is still requirement)
which of the following entities is the government agency that is referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act?
PTB of California (the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is a corporation law that professional corporations have to comply with when rendering a professional service that requires licensure. for the profession of physical therapy in California, the government agency in the Act is the PTB of California.)
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of the physical therapy license?
Physical Therapy Board of California ( as each state may have differences in what constitutes suspension of licensure, it is the PTB of the respective state that is responsible for suspension. in this case in would be California.)
A PT aide is going to perform passive range of motion on a pt's shoulder. which of the following criteria needs to be met in order for the aide to perform this intervention?
Prior assessment of the aide's ability to perform passive range of motion by a PT (Eval and Documentation of an aide's competency at performing a pt related task shall occur prior to performance on a pt.)
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the National Physical Therapy Exam?
Payment of the cost associated with the board's investigation. ( the guilty party is responsible for the cost of litigation associated with an investigation as well the cost of a judge hearing if necessary)
a student has failed the NPTE 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 (for each attempt, the re-examination fee is required.)
a foreign educated therapist is seeking to obtain licensure in California. Which of the following achievements allows the therapist to decrease the required duration of clinical service?
Taking four units worth of an approved ethics continuing education course (3 mons of clinical service can be waived for completion of an approved ethics course by the California HealthCare Board. a month can also be waived for each month of clinical service performed in another state besides California )
a direct access pt has been seen for 3 sessions, including the Eval. it has been 40 days since the Eval, and today's session occurs on a Friday. the pt desires to schedule an additional appt. for the following week. which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the PT can see the pt?
Wednesday (a pt can be seen via diect access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. following that duration, a signature from a physician on the POC is required. including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following wednesday)
which answer is NOT associated with PTALA status?
a PTALA has the same right and privileges as a license PTA
which of the following accurately pertains to the California PTB members?
a member can serve for 2 consecutive terms (a member of the PTB of California can serve a max of 2 consecutive 4 yr terms)
what is the requirement for the PTB to grant inactive status to a licensee?
a written request must be filed with the board
unprofessional conduct constitutes ground for which of the following?
all the above ( revocation of the PTA's license, issuance of a probationary PTA license, suspension of the PTA's license for not more than 12 months)
to what extent must the PT of record be available to communicate with the PTA during the course of treatment by the PTA?
at all times
during a follow-up treatment a therapist notices the presence of bruising on a 12yr old pt's forearms that is reported to be the results of falls. the pt does not appear to have the presence of imbalance but continues to shows up for the nest 2 appts. with new bruises. when the pt is asked about life at home, the pt expresses a desire not to discuss it. which of the following actions is the BEST for the therapist to take at the time?
call law enforcement officials (a telephone call regarding the suspected child abuse needs to occur immediately to the local authorities. to begin the reporting process only suspicion of abuse is required.)
to discuss pt care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the PT who?
did the initial eval (the therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial eval. the therapist of record can be transferred, but it must occur in writing.)
a therapist who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in CA. Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant?
eligibility only for the PTA examination may occur following evaluation of international education. (if the applicant's education id determined to be insufficient by PTB for P.T license, further evaluation of the applicant's education can occur. if determine appropriate, the board could recommend the applicant tp take the PTA examination to pursue that career course.)
a therapist has a license that has been designated as inactive for the 2 yrs renewal cycle due to military service. the therapist desires to renew and activate the license to resume clinical practice. which of the following statements regarding this license is TRUE?
if a disabling injury is sustained for a duration of 1 yr during service, exemption from continuing education requirements occurs (exemption from continuing education requirements for physical disability is allowed when the disability is 1 yr of longer in duration during the renewal period.)
which of the following statement with regards to elder abuse is true?
law enforcement officials are to be provided with identity of the person who is to have allegedly injured the patient ( a written report to law enforcement shall contain the following: name of injured pt, if know. injured person's whereabouts. character and extent of the person's injuries. identity of the alleged abuser.)
which of the following tasks can be performed by a PTA?
manage a physical therapy clinic. (a PTA is able to manage a clinic but if so. only managerial role can be done as clinical practice is prohibited for the assistants.)
how many PTA can a PT supervise at one time
no more than 2
the therapist is at a board meeting, attempting to reinstate a suspended license following allegations of sexual misconduct with a pt. the therapist reports that informed consent was given by the pt. which of the following statements is TRUE in reguards to this issue?
pts are incapable of providing informed consent to a therapist ( a pt under the care of PT or PTA is determined to be provide free or full informed consent with relation to sexual activity.)
the physical therapist record:
remains as such until a reassignment of the pt to another PT of record has occurred.
when creating a continuing education class, which of the following requirements apply?
resources used in the presentation shall be provided in a bibliography ( a bibliography is required for a continuing education presentation so that the participants are able to reference the material used.)
which of the following task can be performed by a the PTA?
supervise a PT aide in non-pt related task
which of the following is NOT true regarding Chid Abuse Reporting ACT?
suspected incest does not require a mandatory report.
a PT who has employed a PT license applicant and a PTA should recall which of the following differences between the two?
telephone communication is considered sufficient for the assistant but not the applicant. (a PT license applicant requires direct and immediate supervision while practicing. this means that the supervising PT should be at the facility and in the line of sight pf the applicant. this is not required for the PTA as long as the assistant is able to have contact with PT during the pt's treatment, such as through a telephone.)
a physical therapist who has employed a physical therapist license applicant and a physical therapist assistant should recall which of the following difference between the two?
telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the assistant but not the applicant. ( a physical therapist license applicant requires and immediate supervision while practicing. this means that the supervising physical therapist should be at the facility and in the line of sight of the applicant. this not required for a physical therapist assistant as long as the assistant is able to have contact with the physical therapist during the pt's treatment, such as a telephone)
which of the following is TRUE regarding the supervision of a PT aide?
the PT must eval and document the aide's competency level for the pt related task that the aide will provide in that setting.
which of the following is NOT true with regard to the PTALA?
the PTA must document all pts treatment performed by the unlicensed PTALA
where did the regulation associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate?
the PTBC
which of the following is NOT permitted when PTA supervises a PT aide?
the aide applies US treatment to the pt's lower back
which of the following statements about license renewal is TRUE?
the board will mail a notice 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license (the notice for renewal, with a statement of the renewal fee and the date on which it is due, will be sent to the licensee's address that the board has on record 60 days prior to the due date.)
a therapist of record and a PTA are aware of an incidence of spousal abuse involving their pt. which of the following statements is TRUE?
upon mutual agreement one of the clinicians can be responsible for notifying authorities (when 2 individuals have information regarding abuse towards a pt, then by mutual agreement only one of the individuals shall make the telephone call and written report.)
which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from the therapist of record's care?
write down the name of the new therapist in the pt's chart. ( a written system shall be in place so as to transfer the therapist of record from the clinician who did the initial eval to another clinician.)
