PTBC California Law EXAM

PTBC California Law Exam Definition of PT correct answer"*art and science* of *physical* or *corrective rehab* of any *bodily or mental condition* of any person by use of *physical*, *chemical* or other properties of *heat*, *light*, *water*, *electricity*..*.active*, *passive* and *resistive exercise* and shall include PT *evals*, *treatment planning*, *instruction* and *consultative* services" ARTICLE 1: Admin - Members of the Board correct answer1 PT involved in PT education, 3 PT's with 5 years experience, 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty) ARTICLE 1: Admin - Terms correct answerAppointed 4 years, exp. on June 1 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms ARTICLE 1: Admin - Meetings correct answer1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF ARTICLE 1 Admin - Members Duties correct answerMay inspect PT facilities May review pt charts Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given ARTICLE 2 General Provisions correct answerThe use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials or electricity for surgical purposes is not authorized ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Topical Medications correct answerCan apply but CANNOT prescribe medications (require MD referral) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :17:19 GMT -06:00 ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Ed correct answerCan perform tissue penetration for evaluation neuro performance Only if authorized by MD and PT has certification ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Misc correct answerPt's records are held for no less than 7 years following D/C -Records of minors are held for 7 years or 1 year after minor turns 18 -PT cannot diagnose disease -PT's cannot provide prognostic interpretation of data ARTICLE 3: Licensing of Practitioners - PT Aide correct answer-Observation, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers -Under direct, continuous and immediate PT supervision at all time