California jurisprudence Questions & Answers(Latest Update 2024)

Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded? A) 19 B) 21 C) 23 D) 25 -ANSWER C) Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the records no longer have to be maintained. A) 19 years old satisfies the requirement of the records being maintained for one year after the patient turns 18, but the total number of years would be only three, seven years are required. B) 21 years old equates to five years after discharge, seven years are required. D) 25 years old equates to nine years of maintaining the records, only seven years are required. Law reference guide page 30 A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been 40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient? Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday -ANSWER B) A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. Following that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required. Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following Wednesday. Law reference guide page 29 INCORRECT ANSWERS: A) Tuesday is four days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 44, allowing for one more day prior to the required physician authorization. C) Thursday is six days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 46, which exceeds what is allowed prior to having to obtain physician authorization. D) Friday is seven days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 47, which exceeds what is allowed prior to having to obtain physician authorization. Law reference guide page 29 What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? A) PTBC B) ABPTS C) FSBPT D) IRB -ANSWER A) As each state may have differences in what constitutes suspension of licensure, it is the Physical Therapy Board of the respective state that is responsible for licensure suspension. In this case it would be California. Law reference guide pages 25-26 INCORRECT ANSWERS: B) The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities is responsible for the specializations that occur beyond a standard physical therapy license. This includes but is not limited to orthopedic, pediatric, and neurological specialities. C) The Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for the administration of the National Physical Therapy Exam. D) An Institutional Review Board is what is used to ensure moral and ethical care of human subjects used in research studies. A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical therapist to physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take? A) A fine up to $600 must be paid within 15 days upon receipt of the order of abatement. B) Within 10 days of receipt, cited individuals can ask for an informal conference with the board's executive officer to discuss charges. C) Evidence and support as to why the improper supervision ratio occurred must be sent to the board within 15 days D) No action is necessary because the first offense is a warning and disciplinary action can only be administered on with subsequent offenses. -ANSWER B) Within 10 days of receipt, cited individuals can ask for an informal conference with the board's executive officer to discuss charges. INCORRECT ANSWERS: A) With an order of abatement, a specific amount of time to make the corrections will be given by the board on a case by case basis. As this is an order for abatement, action has yet to be taken to make the correction, therefore a fine is not required at this time. C) With an order of abatement, a change is required. Providing evidence and support as to why the improper supervision ratio will not fulfill the requirements of change. D) Even though this is a first offense, it is not a warning. Any order of abatement requires action to make the necessary changes within the timeframe specified by the board. Law reference guide page 98 A clinic owner receives an order of abatement. What outcome is guaranteed for the clinic owner? The owner can attend a formal hearing 15 days after the date of the informal conference. The cited individual may call and request an extension within the time set forth for the abatement. If an order of abatement cannot be completed in the allotted time, an extension can be requested from the executive officer of the board. Failure to comply with an order may result in disciplinary action. -ANSWER If an order of abatement cannot be completed in the allotted time, an extension can be requested from the executive officer of the board. To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who: A) Performs the most recent progress note B) Completed the initial evaluation C) The physical therapist who saw the patient most recently D) The clinician who has seen the patient the most -ANSWER B) The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial evaluation. The therapist of record can be transferred, but it must occur in writing. Law reference guide page 85 INCORRECT ANSWERS: A) Even if another therapist performs the most recent progress note, the therapist who performed the initial evaluation is the therapist of record. C) Although the physical therapist who saw the patient most recently could be the therapist of record, it is not a guarantee. Therefore, the BEST option is to check with the therapist who did the evaluation as this is the therapist of record. D) Even though the clinician who has seen the patient the most may have a greater understanding of how the patient is doing, this is not necessarily going to be the therapist of record. Law reference guide page 85 A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a patient complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the review, the board member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? A) Written authorization from the patient for the release of the records B) Speak with a supervisor C) The physical therapist should release the records immediately since the request must be met within 48 hours. D) The board member must speak to the patient's physician concerning the plan of care prior to records being released. Law reference guide page 44 -ANSWER A) The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California have the right and authority to perform inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This includes the ability to examine patient records so as to ensure proper delivery of care. However, written authorization for the release of the records is still a requirement. INCORRECT ANSWERS: B) Having the board member speak with a supervisor is not a bad option. However, it is redundant, as the supervisor should know that the board member is able to have access to patient records with patient consent. C) Written authorization is required prior to the release of patient records. Also, should the board request patient records the therapist has 15 days to provide them. D) The board member is assessing the physical therapy services rendered. It is not relevant for the board member to discuss patient care with the physician. Law reference guide page 44 Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained licensure? RPT B) PTLA C) SPT D) DPT -ANSWER A) RPT stands for Registered Physical Therapist. These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the National Physical Therapy Exam and received a license. Law reference guide page 33 INCORRECT ANSWERS: B) PTLA stands for Physical Therapist License Applicant. This is to identify an individual who has finished the academic portion of education but has not taken the National Physica