CLE PT
A 15
How many continuing education hours are required for first time license renewals that are submitted prior to the expiration date of the original license? A 15 B 20 C 25 D 30
B A licensed physical therapist shall be on site to supervise patient care
In order for a licensed physical therapist assistant to properly serve as a clinical instructor for a physical therapist assistant student, which of the following criteria MUST be met? A The assistant shall have practiced clinically for a minimum duration of two years B A licensed physical therapist shall be on site to supervise patient care C The assistant shall conduct weekly case conferences with the student D A licensed physical therapist is to perform a practical scenario to assess the clinical skills of the student prior to patient care
A Physical Therapist
A board member may delegate the task of inspecting and examining the reports of a physical therapy facility to which of the following professions? A Physical therapist B Nurse practitioner C Medical Doctor D Chiropractor
C Personal knowledge of the activities of the petitioner since the disciplinary action was taken by the board
A licensed physical therapist who submits a recommendation on behalf of a licensee who is petitioning to terminate a probationary status early MUST meet which of the following requirements? A Five years of full time clinical practice prior to submission B No record of citations at the time of submission C Personal knowledge of the activities of the petitioner since the disciplinary action was taken by the board D Bi-monthly follow up with the probation officer through telecommunication regarding the petitioner's compliance
B Have the patient follow up with the physician
A licensee has seen a patient through direct access for 12 visits. In order for treatment to continue which of the following steps is BEST to take? A Perform a patient re evaluation within the next two sessions B Have the patient follow up with the physician C Consult with the physician through telephone to discuss the outcome of care and rationale for progressing forward with more D Objectively document the patient's progress in a treatment note and have the patient sign it stating that further care is desired
A 15
A licensee that has been properly requested by the board to provide patient records has how many days prior to being penalized? A 15 B 20 C 25 D 30
D No compensation is provided to the employee for the referral
A licensee who is employed by a university may refer a patient to another facility owned by the same university if which of the following conditions are met? A The institution has been fully credentialed for a minimum of five years B Disclosure is sent to the physical therapy board C A maximum of 15% of patients are seen within the institution D No compensation is provided to the employee for the referral
D 12
A licensee who practiced beyond the scope of physical therapy now has a suspended license. What is the MAXIMUM amount of time in months that the licensee can be suspended for this offense? A 3 B 6 C 9 D 12
B 30
A licensee who was recently arrested has how many days to report the arrest to the board? A 15 B 30 C 45 D 60
D Five
A licensee whose license has recently expired has how many years until a new license will have to be obtained? A Two B Three C Four D Five
C Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the assistant but not the applicant
A physical therapist who has employed a physical therapist license applicant and a physical therapist assistant should recall which of the following differences between the two? A Countersignature of documentation should occur on the same day for the assistant but is not necessary for the applicant B A discharge summary cannot be performed by an applicant C Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the assistant but not the applicant D An applicant is able to supervise physical therapy aides providing patient related care
C Prior assessment of the aide's ability to perform passive range of motion by a physical therapist
A physical therapy aide is going to perform passive range of motion on a patient's shoulder. Which of the following criteria needs to be met in order for the aide to perform this intervention? A Discussion of the outcome of the treatment shall occur between the physical therapist and the aide by the end of the business day B The physical therapist must be available for contact via telephone during the intervention C Prior assessment of the aide's ability to perform passive range of motion by a physical therapist D The aide shall have worked in a physical therapy setting for a duration of six months prior to performing patient related tasks
B Using different angles and lighting for each image
A physical therapy company used a model to create a before and after ad on the internet for a new postural neck program. Which of the following conditions will cause the advertisement to be illegal? A Reporting that a model was used for the ad B Using different angles and lighting for each image C Listing what procedures or interventions were performed D Stating that the results may not occur for all patients
B Supervision is to be provided by a licensed physical therapist
An applicant who is seeking to transfer licensure into California has begun practicing while awaiting the issuing of a renewable license. Which of the following conditions MUST be met in order for clinical practice to happen legally during this period? A Work cannot exceed 30 hours a week B Supervision is to be provided by a licensed physical therapist C Previous employment is to have been for a minimum duration of six months D A professional letter of recommendation shall be sent by a colleague to the board
B A mid and end point evaluation about skill level is to be conducted by the supervising physical therapist.
For a foreign educated applicant to fulfill the clinical service requirements, which of the following conditions MUST be met? A The facility where patient care occurs shall have been in business for a minimum of three years B A mid and end point evaluation about skill level is to be conducted by the supervising physical therapist. C One site visit shall occur by a representative of the American Physical Therapy Association D 12 months of full time work are to be completed
A Suspension of licensure
The physical therapy board is able to penalize a licensee who has failed to make child support payments in which of the following ways? A Suspension of licensure B Fine for the amount owed C Revocation of licensure D Require employer to withhold pay to fulfill amount owed
D 120
What is the MAXIMUM number of days that an applicant can practice while awaiting the results of the first licensing examination? A 30 B 60 C 90 D 120
A Two
What is the MINIMUM number of recommendations that a licensee MUST have when petitioning to shorten the duration of a license suspension? A Two B Three C Four D Five
A Three
What is the MINIMUM number of years that must occur before a licensee can petition a revoked license that resulted from unprofessional conduct? A Three B Four C Five D Six
D Sacramento
Where is the Physical Therapy Board of California located? A Bakersfield B Fresno C Los Angeles D Sacramento
B $4,000
Which of the following administrative fine amounts BEST represents the MAXIMUM a licensee could pay for a citation involving a violation carried out against a senior citizen? A $2,000 B $4,000 C $6,000 D $8,000
C Verbally notify the patient of the details associated with care
Which of the following conditions MUST be met in order for a licensee to properly treat through direct access? A Refer to a secondary physical therapist for assessment if the patient is not progressing towards functional goals B Disclose financial interest to the patient if reimbursement exceeds $1000 C Verbally notify the patient of the details associated with care D Submit weekly progress notes to the patient's physician
A Complete clinical site information form
Which of the following criteria MUST a physical therapy facility meet in order to accept a foreign educated applicant for clinical practice? A Complete a clinical site information form B Have a minimum of three full time licensed physical therapists on staff C Pay the annual credentialing fee of $1000 D Complete three site visits with a representative of the board
A Agreement to any medical and/or psychiatric examination that is ordered
Which of the following criteria MUST be met in order for a licensee to be accepted in a substance abuse rehabilitation program? A Agreement to any medical and/or psychiatric examination that is ordered B Notification of employer of the desire to enroll C Submission of at least three witness testimonies about the current use of drugs and/or alcohol D History of drug or alcohol use that has lasted a duration of six months
A The name of any physical therapy aide that provides patient care must be listed
Which of the following criteria MUST be met in order for proper documentation practice to occur? A The name of any physical therapy aide that provides patient care must be listed B When countersigning for a student's daily treatment note the clinical instructor shall at a minimum provide their full first name and first initial of their last name C A physical therapist licensed applicant's documentation is to be signed off weekly D The signature of a physical therapist assistant does not need to be present if a licensed physical therapist is observing treatment
D How long the licensee had been practicing clinically
Which of the following criteria is NOT considered by the board when determining to deny or reinstate a revoked license to a licensee who has committed a crime? A Nature and severity of the crime B Evidence that may be associated with the crime C The level to which the licensee has complied with rehabilitation if required D How long the licensee had been practicing clinically
B Last day of the birth month
Which of the following dates BEST represent when a physical therapy license is set to expire? A Last day of the month that graduation from an approved program occurred B Last day of the birth month C Upon the day that the previous license renewal happened upon D Upon the day that the individual passed the national examination
A Physical Therapy Board of California
Which of the following entities is responsible for establishing and administering the substance abuse rehabilitation program? A Physical Therapy Board of California B California Physical Therapy Association C Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy D American Physical Therapy Association
B Board's rehabilitation evaluation committee
Which of the following entities is responsible for selecting the treatment facility for a licensee in a substance abuse rehabilitation program? A Employer B Board's rehabilitation evaluation committee C Local law enforcement D California Physical Therapy Association
C Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
Which of the following entities is responsible for the administration and enforcement of discipline upon licensees? A American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties B American Physical Therapy Association C Physical Therapy Board of California D California Physical Therapy Association
B Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
Which of the following entities is the corporation referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act? A American Physical Therapy Association B Physical Therapy Board of California C California Physical Therapy Association D American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities
A Procedure for application of the medication
Which of the following items of information MUST be included in a written protocol for the administration of a topical medication? A Procedure for application of the medication B License number of the administering physical therapist C Patient allergies D List of similar medications in the prescribed medication class
C Posting it in a visible location in the clinic
Which of the following methods is considered appropriate for providing patients with the Notice to Consumers form 12-01 (NTC 12-01)? A An email within 30 days of the initial evaluation B Verbally stating the information and documenting that the conversation occurred C Posting it in a visible location in the clinic D Showing the document at the beginning of the first three appointments
B Felony
Which of the following penalties does NOT apply to a licensee guilty of false advertising? A Misdemeanor B Felony C Suspension of licensure D Revocation of licensure
B When a regular renewable license has been issued
Which of the following points in time BEST represents when a license applicant is able to identify as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant? A After passing the national examination B When a regular renewable license has been issued C Following 120 hours of clinical practice D Upon the recommendation of a supervising physical therapist
B No addiction to alcohol or any controlled substance
Which of the following qualifications MUST be present in order for an individual to apply for a physical therapy license? A Over 21 years of age B No addiction to alcohol or any controlled substance C Successful completion of an educational program accredited by the Physical Therapy Board of California D Absence of misdemeanors from criminal record unless they are based in fraudulent activity of which two offenses are allowed
C Written authorization is to be given by the patient
Which of the following requirements MUST be met in order for a licensee to properly notify a physician about seeing a direct access patient? A A physical therapy evaluation and one follow up is to have occurred prior to physician contact B Facility supervisor shall sign the patient's record C Written authorization is to be given by the patient D Disclosure of any financial interest in seeing the patient shall be sent to the physician
C Corrective treatment of bodily or mental conditions
Which of the following responsibilities fall under the scope of a physical therapy license? A Diagnosis of disease processes B Use of electricity for wound cauterization C Corrective treatment of bodily or mental conditions D Implementation of radioactive materials for therapeutic intervention
D Dr. Jane Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Which of the following signatures is a correct form a physical therapist can use? A Dr. John Doe, PT B Dr. John Doe, Physical Therapist C Dr. Jane Doe, DPT D Dr. Jane Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy
D Requirements for continuing education are waived
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee that is in an inactive status? A Cannot be disciplined by the board B Physical therapy practice can only occur for a maximum of 15 hours a week C License renewal is to occur every year D Requirements for continuing education are waived
B No renewal fee is required
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee whose license is in a retired status? A Volunteer physical therapy service can be performed B No renewal fee is required C Participation in ten hours of continuing education is to occur every year D A brand new license will have to be obtained if the licensee desires to practice actively
C Certification by the American Physical Therapy Association as a clinical instructor shall occur prior to the applicant participating in clinical service
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist's supervision of a foreign educated applicant? A Two way communication such as a telephone is sufficient while the applicant is treating B In the absence of being physically present during patient care, discussion of treatment with the applicant must happen by the end of the business day C Certification by the American Physical Therapy Association as a clinical instructor shall occur prior to the applicant participating in clinical service D Weekly correspondence is to take place with a representative of the physical therapy board about the applicant's progress
B Following the death of a shareholder, the shares that were owned shall be sold or transferred back to the corporation within six months of the date of death
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapy corporation? A If a shareholder in a corporation owns 25% or more of the total shares, then that shareholder cannot own shares in another corporation B Following the death of a shareholder, the shares that were owned shall be sold or transferred back to the corporation within six months of the date of death C Corporations are not able to enter into partnership agreements with other corporations so as to preserve competitiveness of the market D A shareholder who loses shares as a result of disqualification must never have any ownership of that corporation in the future
A If discharge from active duty occurs within 60 days of the end of the renewal period then no fee is required
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding license renewal for a licensee serving full time in the military? A If discharge from active duty occurs within 60 days of the end of the renewal period then no fee is required B A renewal fee of 50% of full price is needed for each renewal period C If participation is primarily in training versus active duty during a renewal period, then a full fee is to be paid D Should service last a duration longer than three years, then a new license will need to be issued
A Must be at least 18 years of age
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding physical therapy aides? A Must be at least 18 years of age B Certification is to happen through a credentialed educational program C Supervision of patient care can be solely provided by a physical therapy licensed applicant D Skill and competency assessments are required to be administered by a licensee monthly
B Physician authorization must be granted prior to performance upon a patient
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of electroneuromyography in patient care? A It can be performed to formulate a physical therapy diagnosis B Physician authorization must be granted prior to performance upon a patient C A physical therapist assistant trained in tissue penetration can perform it D To obtain certification in it, 50 examinations have to be performed
C Both require the licensee to pass a written exam issued by the board
Which of the following statements is TRUE when comparing an electroneuromyography and kinesiological electromyography certification? A Following an electroneuromyography certification the licensee can also perform kinesiological electromyography B Completion of gross anatomy is required for kinesiological electromyography but not electroneuromyography C Both require the licensee to pass a written exam issued by the board D Renewal for each certification is to occur every year
B 2 hours in law and ethics and 4 hours in life support are required
Which of the following statements regarding law and ethics and life support continuing education for a first time license renewal is TRUE? A 1 hour in law and ethics and 2 hours in life support are required B 2 hours in law and ethics and 4 hours in life support are required C Law and ethics is required but life support is not D Life support is required but law and ethics is not
C It must stop until a valid license is issued
Which of the following statements regarding patient care is TRUE for a licensee with a recently expired license? A Continuation can occur as long as no compensation is received B Continuation can occur for 30 days C It must stop until a valid license is issued D It must stop for a minimum of 30 days
A Technician
Which of the following terms is considered identical and interchangeable with the term physical therapy aide? A Technician B Specialist C Intern D Practitioner
