FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES FOR PT EXAM TEST QUESTIONS(ACTUAL ANSWERS)

Legislative Intent - ANSWEREnsures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner who falls below minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this state Board - ANSWERmeans Board of Physical Therapy Department - ANSWERmeans Department of Health License - ANSWERmeans the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy Endorsement - ANSWERmeans licensure granted by the board Physical Therapist - ANSWERa person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance to the chapter Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWERa person who is licensed to performed patient-related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose activities are performed under the direction of a physical therapist. Type of supervision required when PTA is working under board certified orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or chiropractor - ANSWERGeneral Supervision Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWERmeans a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWERTrue Direct Supervision - ANSWERsupervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case of emergency, requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction Physical Therapy Assessment - ANSWERmeans observation, verbal, or manual determinations of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWERrange of motion of joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWERmeans the performance of physical therapy assessments When can we use acupuncture - ANSWERWhen there is no skin penetration T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for physical therapy - ANSWERtrue