PTA510 Week 6 Study Guide: California Physical Therapy Laws and Regulations
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How many days before the expiration of a license must the board mail out the renewal statement with a renewal fee and due date?
a.
15 days
b.
30 days
c.
60 days
d.
45 days
C
Which entities are responsible for the administration and enforcement of discipline upon licensees?
a.
APTA
b.
PTBC
c.
CPTA
d.
ABPTS
B
A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral recommending iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medicine is for inflammation. Which of the following course of action is BEST for the licensee to take?
a.
Discuss iontophoresis policy with boss
b.
Contact physician or referral of medication
c.
Administer dexamethasone
d.
Perform a trial of iontoph
B
A licensee has seen a patient through direct access for 12 visits. Which of the following steps is BEST to take?
a.
Perform a patient reevaluation within the subsequent two sessions
b.
Have the patient follow up with MD
c.
Objectively document the patient's progress in a treatment note stating more treatment is needed
d.
Consult with the MD via telephone
B?
The Physical Therapy Board of California can penalize a licensee who has failed to make child support payments in which of the following ways?
a.
Suspension of license
b.
Fine or the amount owed
c.
Revocation of license
d.
Require employee to hold pay
A
A physical therapist licensed applicant may be the sole supervisor of a physical therapist assistant.
a.
False
b.
True
A
How many continuing education hours are required for 1st-time license renewals?
a.
20
b.
30
c.
15
d.
25
C
A new outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic is looking for ways to advertise through various forms. Which of the following is allowed?
a.
Free initial consult
b.
Prices as low as $20
c.
Be treated by the best PT in town
d.
Guaranteed pain-free today
A
How many hours of continuing education is required every two years?
a.
45 hours
b.
60 hours
c.
15 hours
d.
30 hours
D
Which of the following entities is responsible for selecting the facility for a substance abuse rehab program licensee?
a.
Boards rehab evaluation committee
b.
Local law enforcement
c.
Employer
d.
CPTA
A
A licensee receives the notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from the Physical Therapy Board of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct. The licensee has until how many days before the letter is used to verbalize agreement or disagreement with the allegation?
a.
45
b.
60
c.
30
d.
15
D
What MAX number of days an applicant can practice while awaiting the results of the first licensing examination?
a.
30
b.
60
c.
120
d.
90
C
Which of the following topical medications are NOT approved for physical therapy use?
a.
Anti-inflammatory
b.
Bactericidal
c.
Debriding agents
d.
Antifungal
D
Which of the following are requirements to receiving a license?
a.
Successfully completing 500 clinical hours in a hospital.
b.
Successfully passing an exam demonstrating competency in entry-level practice.
c.
Successfully completing the education and training requirements.
d.
Successfully passing an exam demonstrating the applicant's knowledge of the laws and regulations.
C?
Which of the following conditions MUST be met for a licensee to treat through direct access properly?
a.
Verbally notify the patient of the details associated with care
b.
Disclose financial interest to the patient if reimbursement is over $1000
c.
Refer to another therapist if the patient is not making progress
d.
Submit weekly progress notes to the patient's physician
A
Misrepresenting documentation of patient care or deliberate falsifying of patient records is considered unprofessional conduct that is subject for suspension of license.
a.
True
b.
False
A
A licensee who has recently been arrested has how many days to report the arrest to the board
a.
15
b.
30
c.
60
d.
45
B
A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the initial evaluation. It has been 40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient?
a.
Friday
b.
Thursday
c.
Wednesday
d.
Tuesday
C
Which of the following statements is true regarding the qualifications of the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) on how members are appointed?
a.
The board members are appointed for four years, expiring each year on the first day of June.
b.
The board members include only physical therapists who have lived and worked in California for more than three years.
c.
The board members include physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from around the United States.
d.
The board memb
A
A licensee continues administering treatment to a patient despite having no functional limitations and all goals met. Which of the following punishment represents the WORST disciplinary action that the licensee may receive?
a.
Misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine
b.
Felony with a $1,000 fine
c.
Felony with a $600 fine
d.
Misdemeanor with a $600 fine
D
Which of the following affix is appropriate for a licensed physical therapist assistant?
a.
LPT
b.
RPT
c.
PTA
d.
DPT
C
Which penalties do NOT apply to a licensee guilty of false advertising?
a.
Misdemeanor
b.
Felony
c.
Suspension of license
d.
Revocation of license
B
A physical therapy aide may administer massage, external baths, or normal exercises that are not part of a physical therapy treatment.
a.
True
b.
False
A
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding physical therapy aides?
a.
Certification is to happen through a CI program
b.
Skill and competency are required to be assessed by a licensee monthly
c.
The aide must be 18 years of age
d.
A PTLA can provide supervision of an aide
C
Any person who violates the practice act is guilty of which of the following?
a.
A felony punishable by a fine not exceeding $5,000, jail for up to twelve months, or both.
b.
A felony punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, jail for up to six months, or both.
c.
A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, jail for up to six months, or both.
d.
A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $5,000, jail for up to twelve months, or both.
C?
Identification tags of a physical therapy student shall be in which of the following font point types?
a.
14
b.
16
c.
20
d.
18
D
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapy corporation?
a.
Corporations cannot be partners with other corps
b.
If someone owns more than 25%, they cannot own shares of another
c.
Shareholders who lose shares can never own shares again
d.
Following the death of a shareholder, shares must be sold in 6 months
D
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are needed?
a.
10
b.
15
c.
20
d.
25
B
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the National Physical Therapy Exam?
a.
Felony with a max of 3 months in prison
b.
Involved applicants must retake exam
c.
Payment of the cost associated with the board's investigation
d.
Misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $1000
C
When a licensee is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, the board may request the administrative law judge to direct that licensee to pay the board a sum for reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the case.
a.
False
b.
True
B
An outpatient clinic has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant (PTA). What is the MAX number of additional full-time PTAs that can be hired?
a.
5
b.
2
c.
4
d.
3
A
What is the MINIMUM number of years that must occur before a licensee can petition a revoked license resulting from unprofessional conduct?
a.
3
b.
5
c.
4
d.
6
A
Which statements are TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant license applicant?
a.
Clinical practice can occur under the direct supervision of a PTA
b.
During clinical practice, the applicant can identify as a clinician
c.
Must cease practicing following the failure of the 1st attempt NPTE
d.
Practice can begin following a facility evaluation by a board member
C
Which of the following signatures is the correct form a physical therapist can use?
a.
Dr. Joe Doe, PT
b.
Dr. Joe Doe, DPT
c.
Dr. Joe Doe, Doctor of Physical Therapy
d.
Dr. Joe Doe, Physical Therapist
C
An applicant who has passed the national licensing examination has how many years to pay the initial licensing fee before being given abandoned status?
a.
5
b.
3
c.
7
d.
1
A
Which of the following ages represents the earliest a 16-year-old's patient record can be discarded?
a.
21
b.
23
c.
19
d.
25
B
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the conditions of patients initiating physical therapy treatment directly from a licensed physical therapist?
a.
The physical therapist (PT) is obligated to notify the patient's physician and surgeon regardless of the patient's authorization.
b.
The physical therapist (PT) shall disclose any financial interest they have in treating the patient.
c.
The physical therapist (PT) shall not continue treating the patient beyond 45 calendar days or 12
A
A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recall which of the following differences?
a.
Telephone communication is considered sufficient for PTA but not PTLA
b.
Countersignature should occur the same day for PTA but unnecessary for PTLA
c.
A PTLA can supervise an aide providing patient care
d.
A PTLA cannot perform a DC summary
A
A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for 1st offense of improper PT to PTA ratio. Which of the following is the BEST option for the clinic owner?
a.
Provide documented evidence to why an improper ratio exists
b.
Pay a $500 fee and correct it within six months
c.
Provide a written request for an extension to the board
d.
Acknowledge the warning
C
For a licensed PTA to properly serve as a clinical instructor for an SPTA, which must be met?
a.
A PT must be on-site to supervise
b.
A PT can conduct practice scenarios to assess students
c.
The assistant must be licensed for a minimum of 2 years
d.
The assistant shall conduct weekly case conferences
A
Which of the following penalties is the WORST that an aide may receive for identifying as a PTA to patients?
a.
misdemeanor
b.
fine of $2500
c.
incarceration x 1 year
d.
felony
A
A probation monitory program established by the board is funded by which of the following?
a.
Physical Therapy Fund
b.
Licensee on probation
c.
Group of answer choices
A
Which of the following entities is the corporation referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act?
a.
PTBC
b.
ABPTS
c.
APTA
d.
CPTA
A
Which procedure is a proper way to transfer a patient from the therapist of record's care?
a.
Verbally tell the patient
b.
Contact and inform the patient's physician
c.
Place the patient on a colleague's schedule for reevaluation
d.
Write down the name of the new therapist in the patient's chart
D
Which of the following qualifications MUST be present for an individual to apply for a PT license?
a.
The applicant must have no addictions
b.
The applicant must have an absence of misdemeanors unless in fraud
c.
The applicant must be over 21 years old
d.
The applicant must demonstrate successful completion of an education program accredited by the PTBC
A
Which terms are considered identical and interchangeable with physical therapy aide?
a.
PT intern
b.
Exercise specialist
c.
PT tech
d.
PT practitioner
C
Regarding law and ethics and life support, continuing education for first-time license renewal is TRUE?
a.
1-hour law, 2 hours lie support
b.
2 hours law, 4 hours life support
c.
Life support is required, but law is not
d.
Law is required, but life support is not
B
A licensee is at a board meeting attempting to reinstate a suspended license following allegations of sexual miscount with a patient. The licensee reports that the patient gave informed consent. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this issue?
a.
Patients are incapable of providing consent for sexual behaviors
b.
The board can suspend their license for 18 months
c.
If found guilty, the license is revoked for five years
d.
Consent needs to be provided in writing
A
How many years does a licensee who has been issued an initial license have until the required renewal?
a.
2
b.
5
c.
4
d.
3
A
Which entity is responsible for the creation of the written examination for licensing?
a.
APTA
b.
ABPTS
c.
PTBC
d.
FSBPT
D
Which of the following responsibilities fall under the scope of a physical therapy license?
a.
Implementation of radioactive material
b.
Treatment of body or mental condition
c.
Diagnosis of disease
d.
Use of electricity for wound cauterization
B
How many hours does a mandated reporter have to create a written report after suspected child abuse?
a.
12
b.
36
c.
48
d.
24
B
A physical therapy company used a model to create a before and after ad on the internet for a new postural neck program. Which of the following conditions will cause the advertisement to be illegal?
a.
Using different angles and lighting for each image
b.
Listing what procedures or interventions were performed
c.
Stating that the results may not occur for all patients
d.
Reporting that a model was used for the ad
A
Which entity is responsible for establishing and administering the substance abuse rehabilitation program?
a.
CPTA
b.
APTA
c.
FSBPT
d.
PTBC
D
Which requirements MUST be met for a licensee to notify an MD about properly seeing a direct access patient?
a.
PT eval and one follow-up before MD contact
b.
Disclosure of any financial interest sent to MD
c.
The patient gives written authorization
d.
Supervisor shall sign patients record
C
A physical therapist is allowed to engage in sexual activity with a patient as long as there is a written consent from the patient.
a.
True
b.
False
B
A licensee who is employed by a university may refer a patient to another facility owned by the same university if ________________________________.
a.
A max of 15% of patients seen in the university
b.
The institution has been fully credentialed for a minimum of 5 years
c.
A disclosure is sent to the PTBC
d.
No compensation is provided for the referral
D
For a foreign-educated applicant to fulfill the clinical service requirements, which conditions MUST be met?
a.
A mid and end-point evaluation of skill needs to be performed by PT
b.
12 months of full-time work are completed
c.
The facility must be in business for three years
d.
One site visit by APTA
A
Which of the following tasks can be performed by a physical therapist assistant?
a.
Supervise an aide providing patient-related care
b.
Manage a physical therapy clinic
c.
Document a patient reevaluation
d.
Be the sole patient representative at a case conference
B
How many physical therapist assistants, and physical therapist aides can a physical therapist supervise at a time?
a.
Two physical therapist assistants and one aide.
b.
One physical therapist assistant and one aide.
c.
One physical therapist assistant and two aides.
d.
Two physical therapists and two aides.
A