California Law Exam - Physical Therapy Questions and Answers 100% Pass

California Law Exam - Physical Therapy Questions and Answers 100% Pass What governing body is responsible for the suspension of PT licenses? A) PT Board of California B) American Board of PT Specialties C) Federation of State Board of PT D) Institutional Review Board - Correct Answer ️️ -A) PT Board of California Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an alcoholic diversion program? A) voluntary admission B) psych eval C) recommended by supervisor D) physician rx - Correct Answer ️️ -A) voluntary admission How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a change of address? A) 15 days B) 30 days C) 45 days D) 60 days - Correct Answer ️️ -B) 30 days A pt receiving treatment at an outpatient facility had a physician referral that recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the pt recalls the physician stating that the medicine is for inflammation. Which of the following course of action is BEST for the PT? A) Administer dexamethasone for inflammation B) Contact physician for referral of desired med C) Discuss policy of iontophoresis with supervisor D) Perform trial with saline solution - Correct Answer ️️ -B) Contact physician for referral of desired med * In order to perform iontophoresis a prescription for the specific medication needs to be present from the physician A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recall which of the following differences between the two? A) Co-signature should occur same day for PTA but not necessary for PTLA B) A d/c summary can't be performed by PTLA C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related care - Correct Answer ️️ - C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from a therapist's records of care? A) Verbally tell the patient B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart C) Place pt on colleagues treatment schedule for re-eval D) Contact and inform patient's physician - Correct Answer ️️ -B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart The patient record shall indicate: A) Date and nature of service provided B) Name, date, medical dx C) Name and titile of who provided service D) A and C - Correct Answer ️️ -D) A and C A foreign PT graduate is applying for licensure. They have passed the boards and have already completed 3 months clinical in another state with a non-APTA CI. How many months further is he required for clinical? A) 9 months B) 6 months C) 3 months D) 12 months - Correct Answer ️️ -A) 9 months *the 3 months do not count since they were supervised by a non-APTA CI. *3 months may be waived if completed a course in law/ethics or 4 CEUs in ethics You are found guilty of unprofessional conduct, how long may your license be suspended for? A) </= 6 month B) </= 12 months C) </= 18 months D) </= 24 months - Correct Answer ️️ -B) </= 12 months Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a license? A) RPT B) PTLA C) SPT D) DPT - Correct Answer ️️ -A) RPT : registered physical therapist What is the charge for insurance fraud?