Michigan Physical Therapy Regulations

Flashcards on Michigan Physical Therapy Regulations

In Michigan, what regulates the practice of physical therapy?

a) Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

b) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Department) and the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

c) American Physical Therapy Association

d) Michigan Physical Therapy Association

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Department) and the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Where MUST the physical therapy license be?

a) Displayed in a prominent place, visible to the public with notice of any limitations, if applicable

b) Kept in a facility’s personnel department for safe-keeping

c) Stored in a sheet protector for protection

d) Turned in to the department when filing for license renewal

Displayed in a prominent place, visible to the public with notice of any limitations, if applicable

How many days does a physical therapist licensee have to notify the Department of a change of mailing address?

a) 14

b) 21

c) 30

d) 60

30 days

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Department’s service of a complaint upon a licensee?

a) The licensee has 30 days from the date of receipt to respond in writing to the complaint

b) If the complaint is served by United States Post to the licensee’s last known address, the service is effective 3 days after the date of mailing and non-delivery does not affect the validity of service

c) If the licensee ignores the complaint, no sanctions will be imposed

d) A failure to respond in writing with 30 days results in the allegation(s) in the complaint being treated as true and disciplinary subcommittee imposing appropriate sanction(s)

If the licensee ignores the complaint, no sanctions will be imposed

For a minimum of how many years shall a record be maintained for each patient?

a) 2 years

b) 5 years

c) 7 years

d) 10 years

7 years

Which of the following is an EXCEPTION to the requirement that a licensee notify the Department if he or she has knowledge that another licensee violated Michigan’s Public Health Code?

a) The licensee obtained knowledge of the violation while providing professional services

b) The licensee obtained the knowledge by serving on an ethics or peer review committee of a professional organization

c) The licensee is serving on a committee assigned a professional review function in a health facility or agency

d) All the above

All the above

Within how many days of the conviction shall a licensee notify the Department?

a) 14 days

b) 30 days

c) 60 days

d) Before the next renewal

30 days

A summary suspension of a license is required in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

a) The licensee is convicted of a felony

b) The licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a maximum of 2 years

c) The licensee leaves the country and is living abroad

d) The licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor involving the illegal delivery, possession or use of a controlled substance.

The licensee leaves the country and is living abroad

Which of the following are violations that allow the Board’s Disciplinary Subcommittee to impose sanctions against a physical therapist’s license?

a) Incompetence

b) Practicing outside the scope of a license

c) False or misleading advertising

d) Failure to comply with the Medical Records Access Act

e) All of the above

All of the above

The Department publishes a list of disciplined licensees and send the list to all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Department of Insurance and Financial Services

b) Professional Associations

c) State and federal agencies that fiscally administer federal health care programs

d) Local law enforcement agencies

Local law enforcement agencies

Which of the following is a required for acceptance into the Health Professional Recovery Program?

a) The health professional acknowledges his or her impairment

b) The health professional agrees to participate in a treatment plan

c) The health professional voluntarily withdraws from, or limits the scope of his or her practice, as determined necessary by the Health Professional Recovery Committee

d) All of the above are true

All of the above are true

An individual who practices physical therapy without a license or under a suspended, revoked, lapsed, or void license, or outside of the provisions of a limited license, is guilty of which of the following:

a) A felony

b) A misdemeanor

c) Perjury

d) A civil infraction

A felony

In Michigan, the scope of practice for a physical therapist allows a physical therapist to do all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Prevent a mental disability

b) Correct a physical condition

c) Diagnose a medical condition

d) Alleviate a physical condition

Diagnose a medical condition

In Michigan, a physical therapist may use all of the following physical measures EXCEPT:

a) Cold

b) Sound

c) Radiation

d) Electricity

e) Water

Radiation

In Michigan, physical therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Treatment planning

b) Performance of tests and measures

c) Consultative services

d) Initiation and interpretation of referrals

e) Prescribing medication

Prescribing medication

All of the following licensed health professionals may issue a prescription for physical therapy EXCEPT a/an:

a) Chiropractor

b) Medical Doctor

c) Osteopathic Physician

d) Dentist

e) Podiatrist

Chiropractor

Which of the following words, titles, or letters, is restricted for use only by persons holding a physical therapist license?

a) Physiotherapist

b) M.P.T.

c) L.P .T

d) Physical Therapist

e) All of the above

All of the above

When choosing a delegate an act, task or function to an individual, which of the following should be a consideration?

a) The individual’s education

b) The individual’s training

c) The individual’s experience

d) The level of supervision required

e) All of the above

All of the above

General “supervision” requires all of the following EXCEPT:

a) The continuous availability of direct communication

b) A review of the practice of the supervised individual

c) Further education on the supervised individual’s performance

d) The supervisor giving the supervised individual a grade

The supervisor giving the supervised individual a grade

A physical therapist delegates a task to an individual under direct-on-site supervision and the individual negligently performs the task. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a) The individual is not responsible

b) The physical therapist’s license may be disciplined

c) The physical therapist is not responsible since the task was performed by another individual

d) The physical therapist is not responsible since he or she delegated the task

The physical therapist’s license may be disciplined

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the delegation of duties?

a) Any acts, tasks or functions delegated to an unlicensed individual shall be performed under the direct, on-site supervision of the physical therapist

b) The physical therapist shall maintain a record of names of physical therapist assistants and unlicensed individuals to whom he or she delegates acts, functions or tasks

c) The physical therapist must examine and evaluate a patient or client prior to delegating acts, tasks or functions.

d) In an emergency, the physical therapist is not required to adhere to the standards

In an emergency, the physical therapist is not required to adhere to the standards

A physical therapist shall not supervise more than how many physical therapist assistants at the same time?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

4

A physical therapist may not supervise more than how many unlicensed individuals at one time:

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

3

A written prescription or electronic order for physical therapy must include all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Patient’s name

b) Patient’s diagnosis

c) Patient’s prognosis

d) Authorized prescriber’s signature

e) Date the prescription was written

Patient’s prognosis

Which of the following is NOT prohibited conduct?

a) Soliciting or engaging in a sexual relationship with a current patient or client

b) Engaging in harassment or unfair discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any basis proscribed by law

c) Failing to adhere to the patient schedule

d) Practicing outside of the boundaries of professional competence based on education, training and experience

e) Taking advantage of a professional relationship to further his or her personal interest.

Failing to adhere to the patient schedule

How many Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits are required for renewal of a physical therapist license in a two year renewal cycle?

a) 12

b) 24

c) 30

d) 18

24

Which of the following is NOT an approved PDR activity?

a) A continuing education course offered by an approved organization

b) Reading an article related to the practice of physical therapy in a professional or scientific journal

c) Performing volunteer work related to the field of physical therapy without reimbursement for a public or nonprofit entity

d) Identifying, researching and addressing an event or issue related to professional practice

e) None of the above – All the listed items are approved PDR activities

None of the above – All the listed items are approved PDR activities

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the PDR credits required for license renewal?

At least 1 PDR credit shall be earned in the area of pain and symptom management

b) No more than 12 PDR credits may be eared in the 24 hourprior

c) All PDR credits may be earned by attending approved continuing education programs under Activity Code 1

d) A licensee may not earn PDR credit for a continuing education program or activity that is identical or substantially similar to a program or activity for which the licensee has already earned credit for during that renewal period

All PDR credits may be earned by attending approved continuing education programs under Activity Code 1