California jurisprudence Questions And Answers

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.