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CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn practice exam 1 & 2) Questions and Answers
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CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn practice exam 1& 2) Questions and Answers
Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16
year old's patient record can be discarded? - Correct
Answer ✅23
Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least
one year after they turn 18 and no less than seven years in
total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when
the records no longer have to be maintained
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? - Correct
Answer ✅Five
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of
physical therapy licenses? - Correct Answer ✅Physical
Therapy Board of California
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?
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- Correct Answer ✅Make a written request for an extension
to implement corrections if not able to make the changes
within the time frame specified by the board.
If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order
of abatement then an extension can be requested in writing
for more time to make the necessary corrections.
To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST
to talk with the physical therapist who: - Correct Answer
✅did the initial evaluation
The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the
initial evaluation. The therapist of record can be transferred,
but it must occur in writing.
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with
"physical therapy"? - Correct Answer ✅Physiotherapy
A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions,
including the evaluation. It has been 40 days since the
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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? - Correct
Answer ✅Wednesday
A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days
or 12 visits, whichever comes first. Following that duration, a
signature from a physician on the plan of care is required.
Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following
Wednesday.
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? -
Correct Answer ✅Obtain written permission from the
patient to release the records
The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California
have the right and authority to perform inspections of
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facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This
includes the ability to examine patient records so as to
ensure proper delivery of care. However, written
authorization for the release of the records is still a
requirement.
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical
therapist who has obtained licensure? - Correct Answer
✅RPTA
Register Physical Therapist.
These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the
National Physical Therapy Exam and received a license.
Which of the following activities is an example of a non
patient related task that a physical therapy aide can perform?
- Correct Answer ✅Provide physical support with a gait belt
during ambulation.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a
physical therapist assistant student? - Correct Answer
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