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Practice test lawWhich of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record
can be discarded?
A: 19
B: 21
C: 23
D: 25 - answerC: 23
An outpatient clinic has three full- time PTs and one PTA what is the max # of additional
PTAs that can be hired? - answer5
A direct access patient has been seen for 3 sessions it has been 40 days since the
evaluation, today is Friday. Patient will schedule another appt next week, what is the
LAST day the licensee can see the patient?
A - Tuesday
B - Wednesday
C- Friday
D- Thursday - answerB- Wednesday
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses?
A- Physical Therapy Board of California
B- Federation of state board of PT
C- institutional Review board
D- American Board of PT specialities - answerA- Physical Therapy Board of California
A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
therapist to PTA ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take?
A- payment of $500 fee for non compliance with correction to be made within 6 months
of the payment date
B- Provide documented evidence and support as to why the improper ratio exists
C- Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to make
changes within the timeframe specified by the board
D- acknowledge the improper ratio as a first offense and established warning. -
answerC-- Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able
to make changes within the timeframe specified by the board
To discuss patient care with the therapist on record, it is BEST to talk with the physical
therapist who?
A- saw the patient most recently
B- performed the most recent progress note
, C- did the initial evaluation
D- has seen the patient for the most # of visits - answerC- Did the initial evaluation
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical Theapy"?
A- kinesiotherapy
B- Neuromuscular therapy
C-exercise physiology
D- physiotherapy - answerD- physiotherapy
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?
A- Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
B- Have the board member seek approval from the facility supervisor
C- Provide the patient records within 30 days of the board member's request
D- Instruct the board member to consult with the physician who referred the patient -
answerA- obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
licensure?
A- RPT
B- PTLA
C- SPT
D- DPT - answerA- RPT
Which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a
physical therapy aide can perform?
A- increasing weight for a leg press machine exercise
B- verbal cueing for isometric abdominal training
C- Administering soft tissue mobilization to an involved body region
D- Providing physical support with a gait belt during ambulation - answerD- Providing
physical support with a gait belt during ambulation
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant
student?
A- Clinical training must occur under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed
physical therapist assistant
B- A name tag that is worn for patient treatment must be in bold 14-point font
C- The student must be identified as a physical therapist assistant license applicant
during clinical rotations
D- Any documentation performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical
instructor the same day that treatment occurred - answerD- Any documentation
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