PTA CA Law Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
What is the highest priority of the PT Board? - answerprotection of the public
how often does the board meet? - answerat least 3 times each calendar year, at least once
each year in Northern Ca, and once each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definit...
What is the highest priority of the PT Board? - answer✔✔protection of the public
how often does the board meet? - answer✔✔at least 3 times each calendar year, at least once
each year in Northern Ca, and once each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definition of Physical therapy? - answer✔✔the art and science of physical or
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
what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or administer ? - answer✔✔a)
bacteriocidal agents
b)deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
can a PT prescribe medications? - answer✔✔NO
What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue penetration? - 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.
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 the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not in any case less
than seven years
PT supervision of PTA (ratio) - answer✔✔PT shal not supervise more than 2 PTA at one time
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 continuous and immediate
supervision of the PT.
continuous and immediate supervision - answer✔✔the PT shall be in the same facility as, 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
Patient related tasks - answer✔✔a physical therapy service rendered directly to the patient by an
aide. The administration of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT
treatment shall not be prohibited.
Non-patient related tasks - answer✔✔a task related to observation of the patent , transport of the
patient , physical support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties, clerical
duties, and similar functions
restrictions of a PTA - answer✔✔PTA shall not perform any evaluation or a patient or prepare a
discharge summary
Aides - answer✔✔- unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a PT
- shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently perform PT or
any PT treatment
- shall not be independently supervises by a PTLA or a student
those exempt from licnsure requirements - answer✔✔a PT who holds a valid and unrestricted
license in another jurisdiction of the US or who is credentialed to practice PT in another country
if that person is researched, demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or
participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year
When and how to use the letters "PT and DPT etc." - answer✔✔a person holding a license as a
PT issued by the board may use the title "physical therapist" or "PT" or any other words, letters,
or figures that indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist
a) written communication:
- use the initials DPT, PhD, EdD, as applicable following their name
-Doctor or Dr preceding their name ONLY if followed by unabrieviated specification that they
are a Dr of Physical Therapy
b) spoken communication:
- while engaged in practice of PT use the title "doctor" preceding the person's name, if the
speaker specifies that he or she is dr of Physical Therapy
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