PT CA Law Practice Qs
Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded?
19
21
23
25 - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
INCORRECT ANSWERS:
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.
An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant.
Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be
hired at this clinic?
Two
Three
Four
Five - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:
D) Typically a physical therapist is able to supervise two assistants who are helping in the practice of
physical therapy. However, a single therapist may be able to supervise more than two assistants if it is
deemed safe by the Physical Therapy Board of California. In no case should the total number of
assistants hired at one facility exceed a two physical therapist assistants to one regularly employed
physical therapist ratio. For this clinic a total of six assistants can be working which leaves five additional
spots to fill.
,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 - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses?
Physical Therapy Board of California
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities
Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy
Institutional Review Board - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
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) Payment of a $500 fee for non compliance with the correction to be made within six months of the
payment date
B) Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes
within the timeframe specified by the board
C) Provide documented evidence and support as to why the improper ratio exists
D) Acknowledge the improper ratio as a first offense and established warning - correct answer
✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:
B) If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an *extension can
be requested in writing* for more time to make the necessary corrections.
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.
*IF DO NOT comply with order = FINE*
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.
To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who:
, performed the most recent progress note
did the initial evaluation
saw the patient most recently
has seen the patient for the most number of visits - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
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.
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"?
Kinesiotherapy
Exercise physiology
Neuromuscular therapy
Physiotherapy - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:D) "Physiotherapy" and "physical therapy" are
interchangeable terms as both refer to the same healthcare profession.
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?
Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded?
19
21
23
25 - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
INCORRECT ANSWERS:
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.
An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant.
Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be
hired at this clinic?
Two
Three
Four
Five - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:
D) Typically a physical therapist is able to supervise two assistants who are helping in the practice of
physical therapy. However, a single therapist may be able to supervise more than two assistants if it is
deemed safe by the Physical Therapy Board of California. In no case should the total number of
assistants hired at one facility exceed a two physical therapist assistants to one regularly employed
physical therapist ratio. For this clinic a total of six assistants can be working which leaves five additional
spots to fill.
,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 - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses?
Physical Therapy Board of California
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities
Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy
Institutional Review Board - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
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) Payment of a $500 fee for non compliance with the correction to be made within six months of the
payment date
B) Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes
within the timeframe specified by the board
C) Provide documented evidence and support as to why the improper ratio exists
D) Acknowledge the improper ratio as a first offense and established warning - correct answer
✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:
B) If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an *extension can
be requested in writing* for more time to make the necessary corrections.
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.
*IF DO NOT comply with order = FINE*
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.
To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who:
, performed the most recent progress note
did the initial evaluation
saw the patient most recently
has seen the patient for the most number of visits - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT 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.
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.
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"?
Kinesiotherapy
Exercise physiology
Neuromuscular therapy
Physiotherapy - correct answer ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER:D) "Physiotherapy" and "physical therapy" are
interchangeable terms as both refer to the same healthcare profession.
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?
Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
