PT Jurisprudence Exam for California-
study guide #1 Questions And Answers|
Updated 2026/2027
When one shareholder in a professional
corporation of 2+ shareholders dies or becomes a disqualified person for a period
exceeding 90 days, his/her shares shall be - ANSWER -sold and trasferred to the
corporation it's shareholders or other eligible licensed persons on such terms are
agreed upon. Must happen within 6 months after death, 90 days after person labled
disqualified.
PTA-
- A PT shall not supervise more than how many PTA's as a general rule.
- In all cases is this true?
- In no case shall the total of PTA's exceed how many times the number of PT's at
one time? - ANSWER -- 2
- The PTBC may approve for greater number of PTA's per PT if they feel there
would be adequate supervision and the public's health and safety would be served.
- In NO CASE shall the total number of PTA's exceed twice the number of PT's
regularly employed by a facility at one time.
Any person who holds him/herself as a PTA without appropriate licensing by the
PTBC is gulity of a ... - ANSWER -misdemeanor
A PTA shall NOT:
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7- - ANSWER -1- perform measurement, data collection or care prior to the
evaluation of a patient by a PT
2- document patient evaluation/reevaluation
3-write a discharge summary
4- establish or change a plan of care
5- write progress reports to another health care professional
, 6- Be the sole PT representative in any meeting with other health care
professionals
7-supervise a PT aide performing patient-related tasks
8- provide treatment if the PTA holds a managment position in the office where the
care is being provided
When PTA is a PTA-LA must have a conference with the supervising PT, how
often? - ANSWER -weekly conference
PT Aide-
Non- Patient related tasks - ANSWER -A task related t:
-observation of the patient,
-transport of patients,
-physical support only during gait or transfer,
-housekeeping duties,
-clerical duties and similar functions
Patient related tasks - ANSWER -a physical therapy service rendered directly to
the patient by an aide
Prior to initiation of care, and care given by a PT aide, the PT shall - ANSWER -
evaluate every patient prior to the performance of any patient related tasks by the
aide
What is the interaction between PT and Aide? - ANSWER --Shall provide
continuous and immediate supervision of the aide.
-Shall be in the same facility as the aide
-Shall be in immediate proximity to the location where the aide is performing
patient related tasks.
During patient related tasks what does the PT need to do? - ANSWER -at some
point during the treatment day provide direct service to the patient as treatment for
the patient's condition or to further evaluate and monitor the patient's progress.
Student PT-
In order to have a student, what needs to take place? - ANSWER -CCCE and CI
must be an APTA certified clinical instructor (as of Jan, 1 2010)
What is the difference between at PT student and a PT Intern? - ANSWER -"PT
student": not done with coursework, and on affiliation.
study guide #1 Questions And Answers|
Updated 2026/2027
When one shareholder in a professional
corporation of 2+ shareholders dies or becomes a disqualified person for a period
exceeding 90 days, his/her shares shall be - ANSWER -sold and trasferred to the
corporation it's shareholders or other eligible licensed persons on such terms are
agreed upon. Must happen within 6 months after death, 90 days after person labled
disqualified.
PTA-
- A PT shall not supervise more than how many PTA's as a general rule.
- In all cases is this true?
- In no case shall the total of PTA's exceed how many times the number of PT's at
one time? - ANSWER -- 2
- The PTBC may approve for greater number of PTA's per PT if they feel there
would be adequate supervision and the public's health and safety would be served.
- In NO CASE shall the total number of PTA's exceed twice the number of PT's
regularly employed by a facility at one time.
Any person who holds him/herself as a PTA without appropriate licensing by the
PTBC is gulity of a ... - ANSWER -misdemeanor
A PTA shall NOT:
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7- - ANSWER -1- perform measurement, data collection or care prior to the
evaluation of a patient by a PT
2- document patient evaluation/reevaluation
3-write a discharge summary
4- establish or change a plan of care
5- write progress reports to another health care professional
, 6- Be the sole PT representative in any meeting with other health care
professionals
7-supervise a PT aide performing patient-related tasks
8- provide treatment if the PTA holds a managment position in the office where the
care is being provided
When PTA is a PTA-LA must have a conference with the supervising PT, how
often? - ANSWER -weekly conference
PT Aide-
Non- Patient related tasks - ANSWER -A task related t:
-observation of the patient,
-transport of patients,
-physical support only during gait or transfer,
-housekeeping duties,
-clerical duties and similar functions
Patient related tasks - ANSWER -a physical therapy service rendered directly to
the patient by an aide
Prior to initiation of care, and care given by a PT aide, the PT shall - ANSWER -
evaluate every patient prior to the performance of any patient related tasks by the
aide
What is the interaction between PT and Aide? - ANSWER --Shall provide
continuous and immediate supervision of the aide.
-Shall be in the same facility as the aide
-Shall be in immediate proximity to the location where the aide is performing
patient related tasks.
During patient related tasks what does the PT need to do? - ANSWER -at some
point during the treatment day provide direct service to the patient as treatment for
the patient's condition or to further evaluate and monitor the patient's progress.
Student PT-
In order to have a student, what needs to take place? - ANSWER -CCCE and CI
must be an APTA certified clinical instructor (as of Jan, 1 2010)
What is the difference between at PT student and a PT Intern? - ANSWER -"PT
student": not done with coursework, and on affiliation.
