PTA CA Law Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

PTA CA Law Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed what is the highest priority of the PT Board? protection of the public how often does the board meet? at least 3 times each calendar year, at least once each year in Northern Ca, and once each ear in Southern Ca. what is the definition of Physical therapy? the art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or administer ? a) bacteriocidal agents b)deriding agents c) topical anesthetic agents d) anti-inflammatory agents e) antispasmodic agents f) adrenocortico-agents can a PT prescribe medications? NO What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue penetration? upon specified authorization of a physician and surgeon, PT can perform tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long as the physician therapist does not develop or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained. how long should patient records be maintained? for no less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient, except for the records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not in any case less than seven years PT supervision of PTA (ratio) PT shal not supervise more than 2 PTA at one time PT use of Aide (supervision) Pt may utilize the services of one aide engaged in patient related tasks. Shall at all times be under orders, direction, and continuous and immediate supervision of the PT. continuous and immediate supervision the PT shall be in the same facility as, and in proximity to, the location where the aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily available at all times to provide advice or instruction Patient related tasks a physical therapy service rendered directly to the patient by an aide. The administration of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT treatment shall not be prohibited. Non-patient related tasks a task related to observation of the patent , transport of the patient , physical support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties, clerical duties, and similar functions restrictions of a PTA PTA shall not perform any evaluation or a patient or prepare a discharge summary Aides - unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a PT - shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently perform PT or any PT treatment - shall not be independently supervises by a PTLA or a student those exempt from licnsure requirements a PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction of the US or who is credentialed to practice PT in another country if that person is researched, demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year When and how to use the letters "PT and DPT etc." a person holding a license as a PT issued by the board may use the title "physical therapist" or "PT" or any other words, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist a) written communication: - use the initials DPT, PhD, EdD, as applicable following their name -Doctor or Dr preceding their name ONLY if followed by unabrieviated specification that they are a Dr of Physical Therapy b) spoken communication: - while engaged in practice of PT use the title "doctor" preceding the person's name, if the speaker specifies that he or she is dr of Physical Therapy When and how to use the letters PTA only when licensed as a physical therapist assistant by the board can use the letters PTA PTLA/ PTALA -graduated from an accredited program, filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed -an applicant can only qualify once to as a