CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE ASSESSMENT MODULE
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
◉ To discuss pt care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk
with the PT who:
A) Performed the most progress notes
B) Did the initial eval
C) Saw the pt most recently
D) Has seen the pt for most # of visits
Answer: B) Therapist of record is PT who completed the initial eval
*Therapist of record can be transferred but music occur in writing
◉ In regarding unlawful referrals, what is the penalty charge and
fine?
A) $5,000 / public offense
B) $1,000
,C) $15,000 cross referral
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C (page 7-9)
◉ You have a patient being seen through direct access, patient needs
to see MD for possible meniscal tear. Your ortho surgeon buddy has
been asking you to send pts his way, and will do the same. What is
the penalty for unlawful referrals?
A) $5,000
B) $2,500
C) $1,000
D) $15,000
Answer: A) $5,000 (p. 7-9)
*Cross-referral fine is $15,000
◉ A therapist who is unable to practice actively due to a physical
disability is going to start practicing as a volunteer at a homeless
shelter a few hours/week. Which is true for this practitioner?
A) The 2 year license renewal fee has to be paid with each cycle
B) 30 hrs of continuing ed is required each cycle
, C) Practice in neighboring jurisdiction can occur without transfer
D) Full license reinstatement can occur is 1000 hours volunteered
Answer: B) 30 hrs of continuing ed is required each cycle
*Fee can be waived for volunteers
◉ A medical rebate is when patients receive medical services and
medical corporations receive payment for services. A referral is
when a patent is "sent" to be seen by a specific practitioner for a
medical need. Which of the following is considered unlawful?
A) A PT and MD have dual ownership of surgical and surgical rehab
for increase effectiveness.
B) A PT outpatient clinic profits based on capital and not on # of
patients
Answer: A) A PT and MD have dual ownership of surgical and
surgical rehab for increase effectiveness
*Pt rebate violation is $50,000 ; Cross-referral penalty is $15,000
◉ A licensee who has been issued a citation in addition to a $3,500
administrative fine is MOST likely guilty of which of the following
violations
JURISPRUDENCE ASSESSMENT MODULE
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
◉ To discuss pt care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk
with the PT who:
A) Performed the most progress notes
B) Did the initial eval
C) Saw the pt most recently
D) Has seen the pt for most # of visits
Answer: B) Therapist of record is PT who completed the initial eval
*Therapist of record can be transferred but music occur in writing
◉ In regarding unlawful referrals, what is the penalty charge and
fine?
A) $5,000 / public offense
B) $1,000
,C) $15,000 cross referral
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C (page 7-9)
◉ You have a patient being seen through direct access, patient needs
to see MD for possible meniscal tear. Your ortho surgeon buddy has
been asking you to send pts his way, and will do the same. What is
the penalty for unlawful referrals?
A) $5,000
B) $2,500
C) $1,000
D) $15,000
Answer: A) $5,000 (p. 7-9)
*Cross-referral fine is $15,000
◉ A therapist who is unable to practice actively due to a physical
disability is going to start practicing as a volunteer at a homeless
shelter a few hours/week. Which is true for this practitioner?
A) The 2 year license renewal fee has to be paid with each cycle
B) 30 hrs of continuing ed is required each cycle
, C) Practice in neighboring jurisdiction can occur without transfer
D) Full license reinstatement can occur is 1000 hours volunteered
Answer: B) 30 hrs of continuing ed is required each cycle
*Fee can be waived for volunteers
◉ A medical rebate is when patients receive medical services and
medical corporations receive payment for services. A referral is
when a patent is "sent" to be seen by a specific practitioner for a
medical need. Which of the following is considered unlawful?
A) A PT and MD have dual ownership of surgical and surgical rehab
for increase effectiveness.
B) A PT outpatient clinic profits based on capital and not on # of
patients
Answer: A) A PT and MD have dual ownership of surgical and
surgical rehab for increase effectiveness
*Pt rebate violation is $50,000 ; Cross-referral penalty is $15,000
◉ A licensee who has been issued a citation in addition to a $3,500
administrative fine is MOST likely guilty of which of the following
violations
