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CA LAW EXAM PRACTICE - PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
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CA LAW EXAM PRACTICE - PHYSICALTHERAPY PRACTICE ACT
T/F: According to ARTICLE 2: General Provisions, a PT can prescribe and apply topical
medications as part of physical therapy practice. - answer False, PT can APPLY topical
medications, but CANNOT prescribe medication.
Article 2 - Generaal Provisions - Neuro ReEd
Is it okay for a PT to perform tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating
neuromuscular performance? - answerYes
PT must have certification and under authorization of MD.
Article 2: General Provisions - Misc
After D/C a patient, how long must their records be held?
How long to hold on to patient under 18? - answerNo less than 7 years.
Records of minors held for at least 7 years, in case of unemancipated minor, at least 1
year after minor turns 18.
Article 2: General Provisions - Misc
According to Medical Practice Act, can a therapist diagnose a disease or provide
prognosis of interpretation of data? - answerNo; PT not allowed to create
diagnosis/prognosis as it violates the Medical Practice Act.
Article 3: How many PTAs and PT aides can a PT supervise at one time? - answerNo
more than 2 PTAs per 1 PT.
No more than 1 aide per 1 PT.
Article 3: If PTLA/PTALA fails the exam, how long can they practice under a supervising
PT? - answerIf PT/PTA fails exam, they can no longer work as a Licensed Applicant.
Article 3: When does the Licensed Applicant status expire? - answerAble to work under
direct supervision of PT for no more than 120 days, pending results of first NPTE exam
results.
,ARTICLE 4. Renewal of Licenses [2644 - 2649] - answer
When does a PT/PTA license expire, if not renewed?
A) 12PM, On DOB after 4 years
B) Midnight, last day of birth month, every 2 years
C) Midnight, First day of birth month, every 4 years
D) 12 PM, Last day of calendar year, every 2 years - answerB)Midnight, Last day of
birth month, every 2 years
At least how many days before license expiration date must the board send you a
renewal form to renew PT/PTA license?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days - answerB) 60 days; with the renewal fee amount & date it is due
How long does a PT/PTA have to renew their license if it is expired?
a) 2 years
b) 10 years
c) 8 years
d) 5 years - answerd) 5 years; if it is not renewed within the 5 years after expiration,
PT/PTA is not allowed to renew and must apply for a new license.
Article 5 - Educational Standards - answer
T/F: PT education requirements must be part of a CAPTE approved institution and have
completed at least 18 weeks of clinical experience with a variety of patients. -
answerTrue
T/F: PTAs should receive their AA degree from a CAPTE approved program and have
completed a variety of didactic and clinical rotations. - answerTrue
If a PT attended a program outside of the US and was not approved by the board after
providing documentation of their program, can they reapply for PT exam? - answerNo,
but their education can be evaluated and may be eligible to take PTA exam.
Article 6: Enforcement - answer
Board may issue citation, probation, deny/revoke license, or suspend for unprofessional
conduct for up to how many months?
a) 3 months
b) 12 months
, c) 24 months
d) 6 months - answerb) 12 months
Unprofessional conduct includes:
- Wrongful ads
- Obtaining license by fraud/misrepresentation
- Practicing outside PT, PTA scope of practice
- Conviction of a crime
- Controlled substance/drug use
- Administering drugs without MD authorization
- Failure to maintain adequate/accurate pt records
- Gross negligence in delivery of PT care
- Aiding or abetting any person to engage in unlawful
practice of PT
- Failure to follow infection control guidelines
- Verbal abuse or sexual harassment
- Misuse of aides
- Viewing a disrobed pt if not necessary
- Charging a fee for services not performed
- Falsifying of patient records/documentation
- Failure to maintain confidentiality (except as required by law)
- Habitual intemperance (alcoholism)
Within how many days must a licensee fulfill the board's request to provide a patient's
medical record, that is accompanied by the written authorization of the patient?
a) 7 days
b) 30 days
c) 15 days
d) 3 days - answerc) 15 days
If a licensee fails to comply with the board's request within 15 days for a patients
medical record, what is the fine/penalty amount they must pay?
a) one-time fee of $1000
b) $500/day after the 15th day of request
c) $1000/day after the 15th day of request
d) License revoked - answerc) $1000/day after the 15th day of request
exception: if licensee cannot provide medical record for a good cause, the fine is not
applied.
T/F: The board shall deny a PT or PTA license if an applicant is required to register as a
sex offender. - answerTrue (Section 290 of Penal Code)
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