Florida Jurisprudence Examination – PT: 200
Practice Questions with Verified Answers &
Rationales
This comprehensive practice exam is designed to help you prepare for the Florida
Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Examination. The exam covers the Florida Physical
Therapy Practice Act (Chapter 486, Florida Statutes), Chapter 456 (Health Professions),
and Rule 64B17, Florida Administrative Code. The questions below are organized by
content area and include detailed rationales for every answer.
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Florida Jurisprudence Examination consists of 40 scored questions covering the
following content areas:
Content Area Approximate Weight
Legislative Intent and 25%
Definitions
Patient Care 35%
Licensure and Regulation 20%
Disciplinary Actions 10%
Administrative Rules 10%
,SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND DEFINITIONS
(Questions 1-40)
Question 1
The sole purpose of Chapter 486, Florida Statutes, is to ensure that:
A. Every PT/PTA is qualified and meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
B. Physical therapists can practice independently without any oversight.
C. The cost of physical therapy services is minimized.
D. The number of licensed PTs is maximized to increase competition.
Answer: A. Every PT/PTA is qualified and meets minimum requirements for safe
practice.
Rationale: The legislative intent of the chapter is to establish that anyone who falls
below minimum competency or presents a danger to the public is prohibited from
practicing in Florida. This is the core purpose of regulation under the state's police
powers.
Question 2
Professions should be regulated only when:
A. It is economically beneficial to the state.
B. Unregulated practice can harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the
public.
C. The profession requests to be regulated.
D. Other state statutes require it.
Answer: B. Unregulated practice can harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of
the public.
Rationale: Regulation is justified under the police powers of the state when the potential
for harm outweighs the impact of regulation, and the public cannot be effectively
protected by other means. Less restrictive means of regulation must not be available.
,Question 3
Neither the Department of Health nor the Board may take action that:
A. Creates an economic condition that unreasonably restricts competition.
B. Prevents any qualified person from entering the profession.
C. Places unreasonable restrictions on job creation.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above.
Rationale: The Board and Department are prohibited from actions that unreasonably
restrict competition, deter qualified people from licensure, or place unreasonable
restrictions on job creation or retention. Regulations must be cost-effective and
maximize competition.
Question 4
The terms "Physical Therapy" and "Physiotherapy" are:
A. Completely different disciplines.
B. Deemed identical and interchangeable.
C. Regulated by different state boards.
D. Only applicable to certain types of treatment.
Answer: B. Deemed identical and interchangeable.
Rationale: Under the law, the terms "physical therapy" and "physiotherapy" are
considered identical and interchangeable.
Question 5
The "Practice of Physical Therapy" includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Assessments and treatment of disability, injury, or disease.
B. Use of exercise, massage, and ultrasound.
, C. Performance of chiropractic spinal manipulation.
D. Implementation of a plan of treatment.
Answer: C. Performance of chiropractic spinal manipulation.
Rationale: Physical therapists are not authorized to practice chiropractic medicine,
including specific spinal manipulation. The scope of practice includes assessments,
treatment using physical agents, exercise, massage, and other modalities. For
chiropractic care, the PT must refer the patient to a practitioner licensed under Chapter
460.
Question 6
A "Physical Therapist" under Florida law is defined as:
A. Anyone who performs physical therapy services.
B. A person who is licensed and practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 486.
C. A person who has graduated from a PT program.
D. A person who has passed the NPTE.
Answer: B. A person who is licensed and practices physical therapy in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 486.
Rationale: The statute defines a physical therapist as someone licensed and practicing
physical therapy in accordance with the chapter's provisions.
Question 7
A "Physical Therapist Assistant" (PTA) is defined as:
A. A person who performs physical therapy independently.
B. A person who is licensed and performs patient-related activities under the direction
of a physical therapist.
C. A person who has completed a PTA program but is not licensed.
D. A person who supervises physical therapists.
Practice Questions with Verified Answers &
Rationales
This comprehensive practice exam is designed to help you prepare for the Florida
Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Examination. The exam covers the Florida Physical
Therapy Practice Act (Chapter 486, Florida Statutes), Chapter 456 (Health Professions),
and Rule 64B17, Florida Administrative Code. The questions below are organized by
content area and include detailed rationales for every answer.
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Florida Jurisprudence Examination consists of 40 scored questions covering the
following content areas:
Content Area Approximate Weight
Legislative Intent and 25%
Definitions
Patient Care 35%
Licensure and Regulation 20%
Disciplinary Actions 10%
Administrative Rules 10%
,SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND DEFINITIONS
(Questions 1-40)
Question 1
The sole purpose of Chapter 486, Florida Statutes, is to ensure that:
A. Every PT/PTA is qualified and meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
B. Physical therapists can practice independently without any oversight.
C. The cost of physical therapy services is minimized.
D. The number of licensed PTs is maximized to increase competition.
Answer: A. Every PT/PTA is qualified and meets minimum requirements for safe
practice.
Rationale: The legislative intent of the chapter is to establish that anyone who falls
below minimum competency or presents a danger to the public is prohibited from
practicing in Florida. This is the core purpose of regulation under the state's police
powers.
Question 2
Professions should be regulated only when:
A. It is economically beneficial to the state.
B. Unregulated practice can harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the
public.
C. The profession requests to be regulated.
D. Other state statutes require it.
Answer: B. Unregulated practice can harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of
the public.
Rationale: Regulation is justified under the police powers of the state when the potential
for harm outweighs the impact of regulation, and the public cannot be effectively
protected by other means. Less restrictive means of regulation must not be available.
,Question 3
Neither the Department of Health nor the Board may take action that:
A. Creates an economic condition that unreasonably restricts competition.
B. Prevents any qualified person from entering the profession.
C. Places unreasonable restrictions on job creation.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above.
Rationale: The Board and Department are prohibited from actions that unreasonably
restrict competition, deter qualified people from licensure, or place unreasonable
restrictions on job creation or retention. Regulations must be cost-effective and
maximize competition.
Question 4
The terms "Physical Therapy" and "Physiotherapy" are:
A. Completely different disciplines.
B. Deemed identical and interchangeable.
C. Regulated by different state boards.
D. Only applicable to certain types of treatment.
Answer: B. Deemed identical and interchangeable.
Rationale: Under the law, the terms "physical therapy" and "physiotherapy" are
considered identical and interchangeable.
Question 5
The "Practice of Physical Therapy" includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Assessments and treatment of disability, injury, or disease.
B. Use of exercise, massage, and ultrasound.
, C. Performance of chiropractic spinal manipulation.
D. Implementation of a plan of treatment.
Answer: C. Performance of chiropractic spinal manipulation.
Rationale: Physical therapists are not authorized to practice chiropractic medicine,
including specific spinal manipulation. The scope of practice includes assessments,
treatment using physical agents, exercise, massage, and other modalities. For
chiropractic care, the PT must refer the patient to a practitioner licensed under Chapter
460.
Question 6
A "Physical Therapist" under Florida law is defined as:
A. Anyone who performs physical therapy services.
B. A person who is licensed and practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 486.
C. A person who has graduated from a PT program.
D. A person who has passed the NPTE.
Answer: B. A person who is licensed and practices physical therapy in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 486.
Rationale: The statute defines a physical therapist as someone licensed and practicing
physical therapy in accordance with the chapter's provisions.
Question 7
A "Physical Therapist Assistant" (PTA) is defined as:
A. A person who performs physical therapy independently.
B. A person who is licensed and performs patient-related activities under the direction
of a physical therapist.
C. A person who has completed a PTA program but is not licensed.
D. A person who supervises physical therapists.
