JURISPRUDENCE EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
A Physical Therapist Assistant _______ initiate treatment without the prior assessment
and approval of the Physical Therapist. - ANSWER -Cannot
Conditions and performances which are essential for quality physical therapy service
and patient care are considered: - ANSWER -standards
It is lawful for any health care provider or any provider of health care services to offer, -
ANSWER -A thank you for referring patients
When are kick backs acceptable for referring and soliciting patients - ANSWER -Never
Florida statue 456.053 is short titled "Patient self referral act of ____" - ANSWER -1992
Violation of law 456.052 will result in - ANSWER -misdemeanor
Who can a PTA perform patient-related activities for other than a PT, that does NOT
require onsite supervision by a PT? - ANSWER -orthopeadic physician
"Physical Therapist" means a person who is licensed and who practiced physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of: - ANSWER -this chapters definition of the
law
Who can a PTA perform patient-related activities for other than a PT, that DOES require
onsite supervision by a PT? - ANSWER -general physician
Are PTA's defined as "physical therapy practitioners"? - ANSWER -yes, just like PTs are
5. What legally defines someone as a PTA? - ANSWER -a license in good standing
1. The sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is that every practicing physical
therapist in Florida meets _______ requirements for safe practice. - ANSWER -
minimum
It is the legislative intent that physical therapist who fall below the minimum
requirements of competency or pose a danger to the public are _______ from practicing
in this state. - ANSWER -prohibited
A temporary permit is not renewable and is ______ until a license is granted by the
board. - ANSWER -valid
, Each licensee must complete one hour of what kind of education - ANSWER -HIV/aids
Which is not a reason a board member can miss a meeting? - ANSWER -vacation
How many members are there on the Board of Physical Therapy Practice - ANSWER -5
Who appoints Board Members to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice? - ANSWER -
governor of florida
What is the length of time allowed for a patient referral to a Physical Therapist before
the patient needs to be reexamined by a doctor, and a new referral issued? - ANSWER
-d. A length of 30 days is allowed before a new referral needs to be issued to the
patient.
Licensees shall retain medical records for ________ to serve and protect
clients/patients, but also to protect themselves against adverse actions - ANSWER -As
long as needed
Each licensee shall ensure that client/patient records are maintained and may be
obtained by the client/patient for a minimum of _______after the termination or
relocation of practice. - ANSWER -2 years
All client/patient records shall be disposed of - ANSWER -In a manner that will secure
the permanent confidentiality of records
Each licensee engaged in practice, who maintains the responsibility for client/patient
medical records, shall, when terminating or relocating the practice, notify ______ of
such termination or relocation. - ANSWER -All of the client/patients
Any person required to release records must adhere to the following costs: - ANSWER -
A. For the first 25 pages, the cost shall be $1.00 per page. For each page in excess of
25 pages, the cost shall be $.25 per page
The primary concern of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant is: -
ANSWER -b. Safety, well-being, and best interest of the patient
___________ Supportive Personnel may be utilized to help in the treatment being
provided by a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant under
direct supervision. - ANSWER -Unlicensed
A Physical Therapist Assistant should not provide services to a patient in which setting
unless the Physical Therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation?
- ANSWER -c. Inpatient or Acute Phase of Injury
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
A Physical Therapist Assistant _______ initiate treatment without the prior assessment
and approval of the Physical Therapist. - ANSWER -Cannot
Conditions and performances which are essential for quality physical therapy service
and patient care are considered: - ANSWER -standards
It is lawful for any health care provider or any provider of health care services to offer, -
ANSWER -A thank you for referring patients
When are kick backs acceptable for referring and soliciting patients - ANSWER -Never
Florida statue 456.053 is short titled "Patient self referral act of ____" - ANSWER -1992
Violation of law 456.052 will result in - ANSWER -misdemeanor
Who can a PTA perform patient-related activities for other than a PT, that does NOT
require onsite supervision by a PT? - ANSWER -orthopeadic physician
"Physical Therapist" means a person who is licensed and who practiced physical
therapy in accordance with the provisions of: - ANSWER -this chapters definition of the
law
Who can a PTA perform patient-related activities for other than a PT, that DOES require
onsite supervision by a PT? - ANSWER -general physician
Are PTA's defined as "physical therapy practitioners"? - ANSWER -yes, just like PTs are
5. What legally defines someone as a PTA? - ANSWER -a license in good standing
1. The sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is that every practicing physical
therapist in Florida meets _______ requirements for safe practice. - ANSWER -
minimum
It is the legislative intent that physical therapist who fall below the minimum
requirements of competency or pose a danger to the public are _______ from practicing
in this state. - ANSWER -prohibited
A temporary permit is not renewable and is ______ until a license is granted by the
board. - ANSWER -valid
, Each licensee must complete one hour of what kind of education - ANSWER -HIV/aids
Which is not a reason a board member can miss a meeting? - ANSWER -vacation
How many members are there on the Board of Physical Therapy Practice - ANSWER -5
Who appoints Board Members to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice? - ANSWER -
governor of florida
What is the length of time allowed for a patient referral to a Physical Therapist before
the patient needs to be reexamined by a doctor, and a new referral issued? - ANSWER
-d. A length of 30 days is allowed before a new referral needs to be issued to the
patient.
Licensees shall retain medical records for ________ to serve and protect
clients/patients, but also to protect themselves against adverse actions - ANSWER -As
long as needed
Each licensee shall ensure that client/patient records are maintained and may be
obtained by the client/patient for a minimum of _______after the termination or
relocation of practice. - ANSWER -2 years
All client/patient records shall be disposed of - ANSWER -In a manner that will secure
the permanent confidentiality of records
Each licensee engaged in practice, who maintains the responsibility for client/patient
medical records, shall, when terminating or relocating the practice, notify ______ of
such termination or relocation. - ANSWER -All of the client/patients
Any person required to release records must adhere to the following costs: - ANSWER -
A. For the first 25 pages, the cost shall be $1.00 per page. For each page in excess of
25 pages, the cost shall be $.25 per page
The primary concern of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant is: -
ANSWER -b. Safety, well-being, and best interest of the patient
___________ Supportive Personnel may be utilized to help in the treatment being
provided by a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant under
direct supervision. - ANSWER -Unlicensed
A Physical Therapist Assistant should not provide services to a patient in which setting
unless the Physical Therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation?
- ANSWER -c. Inpatient or Acute Phase of Injury
