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CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW EXAM 2025 WELL CURATED QUESTION TEST
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What does PTBC stand for? Physical Therapy Board of California How many PTBC meetings happen each year? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5 C. 3 Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held? A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records to the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will occur for every day starting on the 16th day. A. 10 days; $ B. 10 days; $1, C. 15 days; $ D. 15 days; $1, D. 15 days; $1, PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams. A. True B. False B. False "The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed individuals cannot be board members." 2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT students. A. True B. False B. False "1 board member involved in education of PT students"
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June Which defines the "PT of record"? A. PT that completed the initial evaluation B. PT that completed the discharge note A. PT that completed the initial evaluation Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient. A. 12-point B. 14-point C. 16-point D. 18-point B. 14-point Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided orally and in 14- point font writing shall be given to the patient and this written notice _______. A. Must be signed by the patient. B. Must be signed by the clinician. A. Must be signed by the patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has ____________ for treatment of the patient. A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first) B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first) C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first) A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first) Note: At this time a signature and date upon the physical therapist's plan of care MUST occur by an individual licensed by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California List the 3 steps to achieve all Foreign Education Requirements
- Full transcript of professional instruction completed must be submitted directly from a proper official of the physical therapist education program that was attended.
- Proficiency in English as assessed by the TOEFL.
- 9 months of clinical service with an APTA-certified CI at an approved location. If a PT from Germany moves to the U.S., he is required to perform _____ months of clinical service with an APTA-certified CI at an approved location. A. 6 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15 B. 9
B. Written NPTE exam must be passed following to participation in clinical service. A. Written NPTE exam must be passed prior to participation in clinical service. Note: During the clinical service the individual will be identified as a "physical therapy licensed applicant". List the 3 titles that a physical therapy assistant may use: "physical therapist assistant" or "physical therapy assistant" or "PTA" A PT can supervise a maximum of ______ PTAs. The PTBC may approve a greater number of PTAs per PT if the PTBC feels there is adequate supervision and if the public's health and safety are not compromised. A. One B. Two C. Three B. Two Note: In NO CASE shall the total number of PTAs exceed twice the number of PTs regularly employed at a facility at one time. Which is true? A. The PT does not need to be at the same location for adequate supervision of a PTA. B. The PT must be at the same location for adequate supervision of a PTA.
A. The PT does not need to be at the same location for adequate supervision of a PTA. Example: Telephone communication is sufficient for PTA's performing home health services When supervising a PTA, a PT is responsible for A. patient care of the PTA only B. documentation of the PTA only C. patient care as well as documentation of the PTA C. patient care as well as documentation of the PTA We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which is true? A. The PTA has the clinical freedom to determine whether or not to notify the PT of record of any change in the condition of the patient or if progress is not occurring as planned. B. The PTA must notify the PT of record of any change in the condition of the patient or if progress is not occurring as planned. B. The PTA must notify the PT of record of any change in the condition of the patient or if progress is not occurring as planned. Any person who holds himself/herself as a PTA without appropriate licensing by the PTBC is guilty of a __________ A. Felony B. Misdemeanor
Student/Intern will document all treatment completed, and the supervising CI will countersign with his/her first initial and last name all entries in the patient's record ________ as the patient-related tasks were provided. A. on the same day B. within 48 hours C. within 1 business week A. on the same day As of Jan. 1, 2010, the CCCE and CI of a PT student must be an APTA certified clinical instructor. A. True B. False A. True The name tag of a PT student, PTA student, PTLA and PT aide/technician shall have ______ font used. A. 12-point B. 14-point C. 16-point D. 18-point D. 18-point A PTLA... A. Can supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks.
B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks. B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks. PTLA stands for A. Physical therapy license awaiting B. Physical therapy licensed applicant C. Physical therapy license approved B. Physical therapy licensed applicant A PT graduate can perform as a PTLA under DIRECT and IMMEDIATE supervision of a licensed PT for _______ pending results of first licensing exam for which he/she is eligible. A. 1 month B. 120 days C. 4 months B. 120 days If a graduate fails the NPTE, may they continue to practice as a PTLA? No, the graduate can no longer practice as a PTLA. A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at all times and must have documented receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA to practice as well as a record of the expiration date of that status.
Yes A physical therapist can supervise _____ aide(s) engaged in patient-related tasks. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 A. 1 Explain the difference between Patient related tasks and Non-patient-related tasks Patient related tasks: PT service delivered directly to the patient Non-patient-related tasks: tasks related to the observation of the patient. This includes but is not limited to transport of the patient, providing only physical support of the patient during gait or transfer training, housekeeping, and clerical duties. If a PT aide is providing patient-related tasks, is it mandatory that the PT perform direct care with the patient on the same day? Yes What kind of supervision must a PT provide to a PT aide/technician? Immediate supervision - AT ALL TIMES the PT is in the same facility and within close proximity, immediately available as needed.
A PT Aide/Technician must be _______. A. 15 years old B. 16 years old C. 18 years old D. 21 years old C. 18 years old Must a PT evaluate and document an aide's competency in such a way that the documentation is available to a member of the PTBC or another PT upon request? Yes Any licensed PT guilty of unprofessional conduct can be liable for the costs of the investigation and prosecution associated with the disciplinary action. A. True B. False A. True If a PT is charged as a registered sex offender A. He/she must meet with the PTBC within 30 days in-person to discuss B. His/her license will be immediately revoked with potential for reissue. C. His/her license will be immediately revoked without potential for reissue. C. His/her license will be immediately revoked without potential for reissue.
A. 1 year for modification of a mental or physical condition or reinstatement of a license that was initially revoked for a mental or physical illness. An individual who has had his/her license revoked or suspended may petition the PTBC for reinstatement while under sentence for any criminal offense. A. True B. False B. False "No petition is considered while a practitioner is under sentence for any criminal offense." Each petition must have ____ recommendations by PTs who know the individual and are aware of the disciplinary actions that the licensee has received. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 A. 2 If a letter of reprimand is issued following a petition, then the licensee has ____ days to accept or refute. A. 14 days B. 15 days C. 16 days C. 16 days
True or False? "Expedited licensure reinstatement can occur for licensees who were honorably discharged from the military as well as licensees who are military spouses." True The Substance abuse rehabilitation program, created by PTBC, has how many members? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 B. 3 "It can consist of members who have been free from substance abuse for three years prior to appointment on the committee." How long is the term served by the committee members of the Substance abuse rehabilitation program? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 C. 4 What is the purpose of the Substance abuse rehabilitation program?
PT's ______ prescribe topical medications. A. May B. May not B. May not "All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medications." In order to apply a topical medicine, _________ shall be prepared for the administration of each of the groups of medications for which a prescription is required. Written protocols In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues? Yes, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs can penetrate tissue for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. They CANNOT make diagnostic/prognostic interpretation. "Performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance" is the description of which of the following? A. Trigger Point Dry Neddling B. Kinesiological Electromyography C. Electroneuromyography C. Electroneuromyography
Note: Trigger Point Dry needling is not legal in CA. Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for Electroneuromyography? A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 50 electroneuromyography examinations B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 200 electroneuromyography examinations C. 500 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 300 electroneuromyography examinations B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 200 electroneuromyography examinations Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for Kinesiological Electromyography? A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations B. 300 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological electromyography AND 150 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations C. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological electromyography AND 200 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations True or False? Certifications to penetrate tissues are renewed with the PT's license (every two years) True
