Exam (elaborations)
PTA CA Law Exam 2024 Questions and Answers Latest (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)
- Course
- Institution
PTA CA Law Exam 2024 Questions and Answers Latest (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)
[Show more]
Content preview
PTA CA Law Exam-.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(2)/PTA%20CA%2PTA CA Law Exam Questions & Answers
1. what is the highest priority of the PT Board?
Answer protection of the public
2. how often does the board meet?
Answer at least 3 times each calendar year, at leastonce each year in Northern Ca,
and once each ear in Southern Ca.
3. what is the definition of Physical therapy?
Answer the art and science of physicalor corrective rehabilitation of physical,
chemical, and other properties of heat,
light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise,and
shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and
consultative services
4. what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or administer ?
Answer a)bacteriocidal agents
1/7
1 of 20 10/30/2024, 10:02
,PTA CA Law Exam-.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(2)/PTA%20CA%2
b) deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
5. can a PT prescribe medications?
Answer NO
6. What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue penetra-
tion?
Answer upon specified authorization of a physician and surgeon, PT can perform
tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long
as the physician therapist does not develop or make diagnostic or prognostic
interpretations of the data obtained.
7. how long should patient records be maintained?
Answer for no less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient, except for the
records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained at least one year after
2/7
2 of 20 10/30/2024, 10:02
,PTA CA Law Exam-.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(2)/PTA%20CA%2
the minor has reached 18years of age, and not in any case less than seven years
8. PT supervision of PTA (ratio)
Answer PT shal not supervise more than 2 PTA at onetime
9. PT use of Aide (supervision)
Answer Pt may utilize the services of one aide engaged in patient related tasks. Shall
at all times be under orders, direction, and continuousand immediate supervision of
the PT.
10. continuous and immediate supervision
Answer the PT shall be in the same facilityas, and in proximity to, the location
where the aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily available at
all times to provide advice or instruction
11. Patient related tasks
Answer a physical therapy service rendered directly to the patientby an aide.The
administration of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not apart of a PT
treatment shall not be prohibited.
3/7
3 of 20 10/30/2024, 10:02
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseFerian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now