FLORIDA JURISPRUDENCE ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
VERSION 2026-2027 ACTUAL QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES FROM
VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A. FLORIDA
JURISPRUDENCE REAL EXAM.
QUESTION 1
Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a
practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
a) Chiropractor
b) Podiatrist
c) Dentist
d) Pharmacist
CORRECT ANS: d
Expert Rationale
A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners authorized to review
and sign a physical therapist's plan of care. The authorized practitioners include
physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, and dentists. Pharmacists
are not authorized to serve in this capacity. Therefore, the correct answer is Pharmacist.
QUESTION 2
An unlicensed person who is claiming the status of a physical therapist assistant is guilty
of which of the following crimes?
a) Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
b) Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
c) Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
d) Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment
,CORRECT ANS: b
Expert Rationale
False representation of licensure as a physical therapist assistant is a misdemeanor of
the first degree. This offense carries a maximum fine of $1,000 and a maximum
imprisonment of one year. Therefore, the correct answer is Misdemeanor with a
maximum of one year imprisonment.
QUESTION 3
For false representation of licensure, the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to exceed __________ as
well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed __________.
CORRECT ANS: $1,000; one year
Expert Rationale
False representation of licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is
a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and
imprisonment not to exceed one year. Therefore, the correct answer is $1,000; one year.
QUESTION 4
Which of the following statements regarding disciplinary proceedings for administrative
complaints is TRUE?
a) 10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public
record.
b) The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following receipt
of the report from the Department of Health.
c) The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint.
d) When a legally sufficient complaint is present, the identity of the individual who
submitted the complaint shall be disclosed.
,CORRECT ANS: a
Expert Rationale
Ten days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public
record. The probable cause panel has 30 days, not 15 days, to complete the
investigation. The Board of Physical Therapy Practice is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint, not the American Physical Therapy Association.
The identity of the individual who submitted the complaint is not disclosed when a
legally sufficient complaint is present. Therefore, the correct answer is that 10 days
following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record.
QUESTION 5
The __________ of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict regarding an
administrative complaint.
CORRECT ANS: Board
Expert Rationale
The Board of Physical Therapy Practice is responsible for the final action or verdict
regarding an administrative complaint. The Board reviews the findings and determines
the appropriate disciplinary action. Therefore, the correct answer is Board.
QUESTION 6
A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of the
following practitioners requires on-site supervision by a physical therapist?
a) Orthopedic physician
b) Physiatrist
c) Chiropractor
d) Podiatrist
CORRECT ANS: d
, Expert Rationale
When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient-related activities for a
podiatrist, on-site supervision by a physical therapist is required. For chiropractors and
physicians, general supervision is sufficient. Therefore, the correct answer is Podiatrist.
QUESTION 7
A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient
with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be:
a) In direct line of sight of the assistant.
b) Present within the same facility where services are occurring.
c) Available for a telephone call during the session.
d) Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment.
CORRECT ANS: c
Expert Rationale
In an outpatient setting, general supervision is sufficient for a physical therapist assistant
treating a patient with chronic low back pain. The supervising physical therapist must be
available for consultation by telephone during the session. The therapist does not need
to be in direct line of sight, present in the same facility, or interacting with the patient
before the end of the treatment. Therefore, the correct answer is Available for a
telephone call during the session.
QUESTION 8
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
a) A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel.
b) General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by
unlicensed personnel.
c) Two unlicensed personnel can be providing patient-directed care simultaneously
while supervised by a licensee.
VERSION 2026-2027 ACTUAL QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES FROM
VERIFIED SOURCES BY EXPERT RATED A. FLORIDA
JURISPRUDENCE REAL EXAM.
QUESTION 1
Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a
practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
a) Chiropractor
b) Podiatrist
c) Dentist
d) Pharmacist
CORRECT ANS: d
Expert Rationale
A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners authorized to review
and sign a physical therapist's plan of care. The authorized practitioners include
physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, and dentists. Pharmacists
are not authorized to serve in this capacity. Therefore, the correct answer is Pharmacist.
QUESTION 2
An unlicensed person who is claiming the status of a physical therapist assistant is guilty
of which of the following crimes?
a) Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
b) Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
c) Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
d) Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment
,CORRECT ANS: b
Expert Rationale
False representation of licensure as a physical therapist assistant is a misdemeanor of
the first degree. This offense carries a maximum fine of $1,000 and a maximum
imprisonment of one year. Therefore, the correct answer is Misdemeanor with a
maximum of one year imprisonment.
QUESTION 3
For false representation of licensure, the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to exceed __________ as
well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed __________.
CORRECT ANS: $1,000; one year
Expert Rationale
False representation of licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is
a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and
imprisonment not to exceed one year. Therefore, the correct answer is $1,000; one year.
QUESTION 4
Which of the following statements regarding disciplinary proceedings for administrative
complaints is TRUE?
a) 10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public
record.
b) The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following receipt
of the report from the Department of Health.
c) The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint.
d) When a legally sufficient complaint is present, the identity of the individual who
submitted the complaint shall be disclosed.
,CORRECT ANS: a
Expert Rationale
Ten days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public
record. The probable cause panel has 30 days, not 15 days, to complete the
investigation. The Board of Physical Therapy Practice is responsible for the final verdict
regarding an administrative complaint, not the American Physical Therapy Association.
The identity of the individual who submitted the complaint is not disclosed when a
legally sufficient complaint is present. Therefore, the correct answer is that 10 days
following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record.
QUESTION 5
The __________ of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict regarding an
administrative complaint.
CORRECT ANS: Board
Expert Rationale
The Board of Physical Therapy Practice is responsible for the final action or verdict
regarding an administrative complaint. The Board reviews the findings and determines
the appropriate disciplinary action. Therefore, the correct answer is Board.
QUESTION 6
A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of the
following practitioners requires on-site supervision by a physical therapist?
a) Orthopedic physician
b) Physiatrist
c) Chiropractor
d) Podiatrist
CORRECT ANS: d
, Expert Rationale
When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient-related activities for a
podiatrist, on-site supervision by a physical therapist is required. For chiropractors and
physicians, general supervision is sufficient. Therefore, the correct answer is Podiatrist.
QUESTION 7
A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient
with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be:
a) In direct line of sight of the assistant.
b) Present within the same facility where services are occurring.
c) Available for a telephone call during the session.
d) Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment.
CORRECT ANS: c
Expert Rationale
In an outpatient setting, general supervision is sufficient for a physical therapist assistant
treating a patient with chronic low back pain. The supervising physical therapist must be
available for consultation by telephone during the session. The therapist does not need
to be in direct line of sight, present in the same facility, or interacting with the patient
before the end of the treatment. Therefore, the correct answer is Available for a
telephone call during the session.
QUESTION 8
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
a) A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel.
b) General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by
unlicensed personnel.
c) Two unlicensed personnel can be providing patient-directed care simultaneously
while supervised by a licensee.
