Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
For how long after participation in a continuing competence activity should a licensee
or certificate holder retain evidence of the participation?
Correct Answer
2 compliance periods after participation
R4-24-402
Question 2
The following are grounds for disciplinary action:
Failing to report to the board a name change or a change in business or home
address within _______ after that change.
Correct Answer
30 days
32-2044 (23)
Question 3
If at an informal hearing the board finds a violation of this chapter has occurred that
constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, it may take any disciplinary actions
prescribed in section 32-2047, except that a civil penalty may not exceed _______
Correct Answer
$500
32-2046 (B)
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,Question 4
A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document:
1. the pt's ___________________
2. assessment of the pt's ____________
3. the pt's current functional status
4. objective data from ______________, if collected
5. rationale for _____________________
6. any change in the POC
Correct Answer
A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document:
1. the pt's subjective report of current status or response to therapeutic
intervention
2. assessment of the pt's progress
3. the pt's current functional status
4. objective data from tests or measurements, if collected
5. rationale for continuing therapeutic intervention
6. any change in the POC
R4-24-304 (D)
Question 5
An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement
to active licensure or certification within _______________ after the date the board issues
a notice of inactive status, must submit ____________________ and prove to the board's
satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met the continuing competence
requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
Correct Answer
An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement
to active licensure or certification within 3 years after the date the board issues a
notice of inactive status, must submit the full annual license renewal fee and
prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met the
continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
32-2032 (D)
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,Question 6
"Substantially equivalent" means that the applicant provides documentation
satisfactory to the board that:
1. the applicant graduated from a PT education program that prepares the applicant
to engage __________ _______ in the practice of PT
2. The applicant's school of PT education is recognized by _________
3. the applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that
determines that the applicant has met uniform criteria for educational requirements
pursuant to the board rules.
4. the applicant has completed any additional education required by the board.
Correct Answer
1. without restriction
2. its own [native country's] ministry of education. The board may waive this
requirement for good cause shown.
32-2022 (E)
Question 7
TRUE/FALSE: if care is provided in an acute-care hospital, the entry made on the last
date of therapeutic intervention constitutes documentation of the conclusion of care
if the entry is made by a PT
Correct Answer
TRUE
(If the final entry is made by a PTA, then a PT must write a formal discharge
summary)
R4-24-304 (E)
Question 8
The board shall not later than _____________ of each year, submit a written report of its
actions and proceedings to the governor.
Correct Answer
December 31
32-2003(16)
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, Question 9
The board shall issue ________, _______, and _______ to persons who meet the
requirements of this chapter
Correct Answer
licenses, certificates, and permits
32-2003(3)
Question 10
A PTA must earn at least ___ contact hours from Category A activities. No more than
___ of the required hours can be earned from nonclinical course work.
Correct Answer
6, 3
R4-24-402
Question 11
Before delegating performance of a selected treatment intervention for a PTA working
under general supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA:
1. _____________, and
2. has completed at least ___________ of experience as a PTA working with patients
under onsite supervision.
Correct Answer
Before delegating performance of a selected treatment intervention for a PTA
working under general supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA:
1. is certified under this chapter, and
2. has completed at least 2,000 hours of experience as a PTA working with patients
under onsite supervision.
R4-24-303 (D)
Question 12
When does the compliance period for continuing competence begin and end?
Correct Answer
Compliance period for continuing competence begins September 1 and ends of
August 31 of even-numbered years
R4-24-402
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Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
For how long after participation in a continuing competence activity should a licensee
or certificate holder retain evidence of the participation?
Correct Answer
2 compliance periods after participation
R4-24-402
Question 2
The following are grounds for disciplinary action:
Failing to report to the board a name change or a change in business or home
address within _______ after that change.
Correct Answer
30 days
32-2044 (23)
Question 3
If at an informal hearing the board finds a violation of this chapter has occurred that
constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, it may take any disciplinary actions
prescribed in section 32-2047, except that a civil penalty may not exceed _______
Correct Answer
$500
32-2046 (B)
Page 1 of 39
,Question 4
A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document:
1. the pt's ___________________
2. assessment of the pt's ____________
3. the pt's current functional status
4. objective data from ______________, if collected
5. rationale for _____________________
6. any change in the POC
Correct Answer
A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document:
1. the pt's subjective report of current status or response to therapeutic
intervention
2. assessment of the pt's progress
3. the pt's current functional status
4. objective data from tests or measurements, if collected
5. rationale for continuing therapeutic intervention
6. any change in the POC
R4-24-304 (D)
Question 5
An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement
to active licensure or certification within _______________ after the date the board issues
a notice of inactive status, must submit ____________________ and prove to the board's
satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met the continuing competence
requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
Correct Answer
An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement
to active licensure or certification within 3 years after the date the board issues a
notice of inactive status, must submit the full annual license renewal fee and
prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met the
continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule.
32-2032 (D)
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,Question 6
"Substantially equivalent" means that the applicant provides documentation
satisfactory to the board that:
1. the applicant graduated from a PT education program that prepares the applicant
to engage __________ _______ in the practice of PT
2. The applicant's school of PT education is recognized by _________
3. the applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that
determines that the applicant has met uniform criteria for educational requirements
pursuant to the board rules.
4. the applicant has completed any additional education required by the board.
Correct Answer
1. without restriction
2. its own [native country's] ministry of education. The board may waive this
requirement for good cause shown.
32-2022 (E)
Question 7
TRUE/FALSE: if care is provided in an acute-care hospital, the entry made on the last
date of therapeutic intervention constitutes documentation of the conclusion of care
if the entry is made by a PT
Correct Answer
TRUE
(If the final entry is made by a PTA, then a PT must write a formal discharge
summary)
R4-24-304 (E)
Question 8
The board shall not later than _____________ of each year, submit a written report of its
actions and proceedings to the governor.
Correct Answer
December 31
32-2003(16)
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, Question 9
The board shall issue ________, _______, and _______ to persons who meet the
requirements of this chapter
Correct Answer
licenses, certificates, and permits
32-2003(3)
Question 10
A PTA must earn at least ___ contact hours from Category A activities. No more than
___ of the required hours can be earned from nonclinical course work.
Correct Answer
6, 3
R4-24-402
Question 11
Before delegating performance of a selected treatment intervention for a PTA working
under general supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA:
1. _____________, and
2. has completed at least ___________ of experience as a PTA working with patients
under onsite supervision.
Correct Answer
Before delegating performance of a selected treatment intervention for a PTA
working under general supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA:
1. is certified under this chapter, and
2. has completed at least 2,000 hours of experience as a PTA working with patients
under onsite supervision.
R4-24-303 (D)
Question 12
When does the compliance period for continuing competence begin and end?
Correct Answer
Compliance period for continuing competence begins September 1 and ends of
August 31 of even-numbered years
R4-24-402
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