Florida PT Jurisprudence Practice Exam With Complete Solution

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; 1. In direct line of sight of the assistant 2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring 3. Available for a telephone call during the session 4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment - Answer 3. Available for a telephone call during the session (NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a requirement. As long as the therapist is in the same geographic location for consultation during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have been met. The therapist having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is delivered by unlicensed personnel.) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel? 1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel 2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed personnel 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee 4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's progress during treatm - Answer 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee 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 - Answer D. Pharmacist (A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review and sign a physical therapist's plan of care.) For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ? - Answer misdemeanor of the first degree. Which of the following statements in regards to 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 - Answer A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record The__________of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict regarding an administrative complaint - Answer Board 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 - Answer D. Podiatrist When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities for a chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, ____________by a physical therapist can be used. - Answer general supervision For a______________of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical therapy practice the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary practice up to a two year suspension followed by two years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine of $2,500 up to $10,000. - Answer first offense What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the board will accept physical therapy school coursework for continuing education requirements regarding human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome education? A.3 B.5 C.7 D.9 - Answer B.5 An individual who is seeking initial licensure can satisfy the continuing education requirements regarding HIV/AIDS if coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding the initial licensure date. With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAXIMUM number of hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that has been inactive for one year? A3 B6 C9 D12 - Answer B6 A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas of documentation? A.Evaluating progress towards established goals B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation C.Recording interventions performed during treatment D.Altering the established plan of care - Answer C.Recording interventions performed during treatment A licensee has completed one continuing education unit during the renewal cycle. How many additional HOURS are required? A14 B16 C18 D20 - Answer A14 A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is for inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST to take? A.Administer dexamethasone to address the inflammation B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired medication C.Discuss the policy of iontophoresis with the facility supervisor D.Perform a trial of iontophoresis with a saline solution - Answer B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired medication Which of the following patient care tasks can be delegated to a physical therapist assistant? A.Modification of goals B.Review and interpretation of a practitioner's referral C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel D.Initial identification of contraindications - Answer C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of Physical Therapy Practice of a change in address? A.15 B.30 C.45 D.60 - Answer D.60 A licensee who is closing an outpatient orthopedic clinic is required to keep patient medical records for a MINIMUM of how many years? A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5 - Answer A.2 A licensee who has met the MAXIMUM number of contact hours applicable towards continuing education as a clinical instructor has how many additional hours left to fulfill the continuing education required for a renewal cycle? A.16 B.18 C.20 D.22 - Answer B.18 (As a clinical instructor a licensee is able to obtain a maximum of 6 contact hours, therefore 18 hours are remaining. 1 contact hour as a clinical instructor is equal to 160 hours of clinical practice with a student.) A physical therapist who is seeing a patient through direct access care has how many days to treat prior to having to obtain a referral from a practitioner of record? A.15 B.30 C.45 D.60 - Answer B.30 How many hours of human testing are required in order to complete a certification in electromyography? A.125 B.150 C.175 D.200 - Answer D.200 An inactive licensee is desiring to begin practicing actively. How many hours of continuing education per year MUST have occurred in order for licensure to be reactivated? A5 B10 C15 D20 - Answer B10 An inactive licensee shall have accrued _________ of continuing education per year. This is a requirement in order to apply for reactivation of licensure. 2 hours must be on prevention of medical errors. No more than 6 hours per year may be completed by home study per year of inactive status. - Answer 10 hours An inactive licensee shall have accrued 10 hours of continuing education per year. This is a requirement in order to apply for reactivation of licensure. ______ must be on prevention of medical errors. No more than________may be completed by home study per year of inactive status. - Answer 2 hours; 6 hours per year An inactive licensee shall have accrued 10 hours of continuing education per year. This is a requirement in order to apply for reactivation of licensure. 2 hours must be on__________. No more than 6 hours per year may be completed by home study per year of inactive status. - Answer prevention of medical errors A patient who is being discharged from physical therapy inquires about personal training. The licensee who owns a gym recommends a personal trainer at the facility. In order for this to be lawful, a written disclosure should contain which of the following portions of information? A.A listing of two additional personal trainers that are not associated with any gyms that the licensee owns B.The amount of profit that the licensee will receive from the patient's participation in personal training C.The patient's signature acknowledging receipt of a written disclosure of the licensee's investment D.A documented statement that the patient is no longer under the care of the licensee - Answer A.A listing of two additional personal trainers that are not associated with any gyms that the licensee owns Which of the following circumstances assists in withholding liability of a licensee when disclosing confidential information to a sexual partner of a patient who has tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus? A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the information with the partner following patient's refusal to B.The patient has been discharged from physical therapy services for a period of 15 days C.The licensee has received permission by the patient's physician to disclose information to the partner D.The patient has failed to reveal the information within 30 days of becoming aware of the positive findings - Answer A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the information with the partner following patient's refusal to An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a_________ with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12 months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - Answer misdemeanor An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than________. When the duration is 12 months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - Answer 12 months An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12 months or more then the individual is guilty of a_______ . - Answer felony A licensee who has received a notification for a citation following false advertising has how many days to dispute it? A.15 B.30 C.45 D.60 - Answer B.30 A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that are out of the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship to be lawful which of the following criteria needs to be met? A.The amount of cash given to the physical therapy licensee cannot exceed $3,000 per year B.Disclosure of the relationship to the Florida Physical Therapy Board C.Notice of compensation shall be disclosed verbally and in writing to the patients D.No cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care - Answer D.No cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care A licensee receiving compensation by a physician for referrals is termed a _______. This is unlawful and prohibited. - Answer kickback Following the death of a licensee, how much time is allowed prior to a required newspaper publication indicating the availability of the licensee's medical records for patient pickup? A.1 week B.2 weeks C.1 month D.2 months - Answer C.1 month Which of the following criteria will aid a licensee in avoiding disciplinary action following a legally sufficient complaint for impairment through alcohol use? A.Having less than 3 similar complaints in the past 3 years B.Informing the physical therapy facility supervisor prior to the complaint being submitted C.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners D.The complaint is submitted 6 months following the incident - Answer C.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners An administrative complaint generally can be filed within______from the date of the incident. However, a complaint involving the_______can exceed this 6 year timeline but in no event can exceed 12 years. - Answer 6 years; impairment of a practitioner An inactive licensee who is desiring to reactivate a license is required to complete all of the following steps EXCEPT: A.Payment of biennial renewal fee B.Payment of change of status fee C.Provide documentation of successful passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of practical patient care scenario - Answer D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of practical patient care scenario What are the MAXIMUM number of contact hours that a course instructor can receive credit for following the teaching of a 12 hour continuing education class? A6 B8 C10 D12 - Answer A6 A course instructor can receive up to________for teaching a continuing education class. For each hour taught, the instructor will receive________ to apply towards the continuing education requirements. - Answer 6 contact hours; ONE contact hour Which of the following entities is responsible for authorizing physical therapy licenses? A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice B.American Physical Therapy Association C.Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy D.Institutional Review Board - Answer A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice The Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for the administration of the___________ - Answer National Physical Therapy Exam. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel? A.Training must occur within six months of hire date B.Direct supervision must be used during patient care C.Supervision of exercise based patient care can occur by a certified personal trainer D.A minimum of 40 hours of documented training must occur prior to patient treatment - Answer B.Direct supervision must be used during patient care