Florida FSBPT State Jurisprudence Exam question & answers 2023 graded A+

Florida FSBPT State Jurisprudence Exam question & answers 2023 graded A+Legislative Intent - correct answer (1) to define the minimum requirements for safe practice. (2) to ensure through this definition that those who fall short of those requirements or who present a danger to the public are prohibited from practice. Physical Therapist (def) - correct answer a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy Physical Therapist Asst (def) - correct answer (1) a person who is licensed to perform patient-related activities, including the use of physical agents, (2) whose activities are performed under the direction of a physical therapist, but do who does not require "on-site" assistance:" Support Staff - correct answer Physical Therapy vs. Physiotherapy - correct answer Interchangeable terms both referring to the physical therapy rehabiliation Direct Supervision - correct answer The physical presence of a licensed PT supervising the licencee, providing consultation and direction. Physical Therapy Assessment - correct answer Observational, verbal, or manual determinations (including ROM, strength, etc) used for the purpose of PT treatment Continuing Education Requirements - correct answer 24 hours, every 2 years Who Approves Con. Ed. Courses? - correct answer Accredited Universities, U.S. Dept. of Education, FPTA, or APTA Direct Access Care - correct answer A patient may be treated for 30 days w/o referral. After this time a physician on record must sign POC. Scope of Practice - correct answer This includes the performance of: (1) physical assessment, (2) designing/implementing/modifying interventions, (3) alleviate impairments or functional limitations, (4) manual therapy and massage (5) airway clearance (6) woundcare (7) EMG (w/i compliance of Board of Medicine) Use of Radiation - correct answer Not considered physical therapy Use of electricity for cauterization - correct answer Not considered physical therapy Direct Access Physical Therapy - correct answer Care may be provided for 30 days, but at that time the patient was be examined by a practitioner of record or the plan of care must be reviewed and signed by that practitioner. Practitioners of Record - correct answer (1) Medical Doctors/physicians (2) Osteopaths (3) chiropractors (4) podiatrists (5) dentists Can physical therapists practice chiropractic? - correct answer No, physical therapist are not permitted to practice chiropractic, including the use of spinal manipulation. Grounds for Disciplinary Action (a) - correct answer (a) Being unable to practice physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety for patients due to illness, use of drugs/chemical/substances, or for the reason of mental illness. Disciplinary Action: The presence of "probably cause" - correct answer When/If the State Surgeon general determines that there may exist probable cause for a PT to be unable to practice, he/she may order an evaluation mental or physical of that therapist. If this evaluation is refused, the court may order an evaluation. The name of therapist will not be named in any public record. Disciplinary Action: Resumption of Practice - correct answer A therapist may, after a reasonable interval, resume practice after establishing that they are fit to do so.