2024 PT CA LAW EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
When performing physical therapy treatment services under Direct access,
the physical therapist shall not perform services without first providing what?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSOral and written 14-point font Direct Therapy
Notification (Section 2620), signed by the patient.
What are the limitations to direct access? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-If patient
has signs and symptoms of a condition that requires treatment beyond the
scope of a PT --> referral to
physician/surgeon/osteopath/dentist/podiatrist/chiro.
-Financial interest disclosure
-Notification to MD, OD, DPM after 45 days or 12 visits
Direct Access limitations do not apply to what patient population? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSChildren receiving physical therapy under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IFSP/IEP) and the child does not have a
diagnosis.
Limitations to direct access do not apply to what types of services? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHealth and Wellness Services.
Is it legal to introduce yourself as a doctor? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot unless
you specify that you are a physical therapist. e.g. "Hello I am Dr. Nguyen,
your physical therapist."
How many CEUs must PTs obtain in 2 years? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 hours
(3.0 CEUs)
How many hours (out of the 30 hours of CEU) must be CPR hours? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS4 hours
How many hours (out of the 30 hours of CEU) must be in ethics or legal
topics? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2 hours
What information does the PTBC Notice to Consumers provide(4)? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Verifying the PT's license
2. What to expect when receiving care
3. Consumer rights as a patient
4. How to file a complaint
, How must the PTBC 'Notice to Consumers' be provided? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Posted clearly in the office
or
-Provided to the patient, with a signed copy in the chart (i.e. in the home
health setting)
Where can consumers and/or PTs verify license status (now that pocket
licenses have been eliminated)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDepartment of
Consumer Affairs (DCA) License Search, an online license verification system.
Marijuana is classified as what class of drug? Is it legal for PTs to use? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS-Class 1 drug
-Not legal for PTs as it is federally regulated
True or false: PTs can perform telehealth to patients in different states? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. Therapist MUST be licensed in the state that the
patient is located, even if they are only visiting.
If a PTA is treating a patient via telehealth, how must the PT supervise the
session? - CORRECT-ANSWERSImmediate availability via phone at all times.
Under the ABC Rule, a worker is considered an employee and not an
independent contractor unless the hiring entity satisfied all three of the
following conditions (3): - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. The worker is free from the
control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance
of the work, both under the contract for the performance and work and in
fact.
2. The worker performs work that is outside the usual corse of the hiring
entity's business.
3. The worker is customarily in an independently established trade,
occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work
performed.
True or false: It is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to
any person with knowledge that they will be used in the performance of a
service or contract in violation of the licensing requirements. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrue.
PTs who are not actively engaged in their professions, but have not been
placed on inactive status for disciplinary reasons are appointed what license
status? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRetired License Status, in which they no longer
have to renew or complete CEUs
A licensee who is not compliant with child support orders is subject to what
punishment by the board? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense suspension
ANSWERS
When performing physical therapy treatment services under Direct access,
the physical therapist shall not perform services without first providing what?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSOral and written 14-point font Direct Therapy
Notification (Section 2620), signed by the patient.
What are the limitations to direct access? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-If patient
has signs and symptoms of a condition that requires treatment beyond the
scope of a PT --> referral to
physician/surgeon/osteopath/dentist/podiatrist/chiro.
-Financial interest disclosure
-Notification to MD, OD, DPM after 45 days or 12 visits
Direct Access limitations do not apply to what patient population? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSChildren receiving physical therapy under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IFSP/IEP) and the child does not have a
diagnosis.
Limitations to direct access do not apply to what types of services? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHealth and Wellness Services.
Is it legal to introduce yourself as a doctor? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot unless
you specify that you are a physical therapist. e.g. "Hello I am Dr. Nguyen,
your physical therapist."
How many CEUs must PTs obtain in 2 years? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 hours
(3.0 CEUs)
How many hours (out of the 30 hours of CEU) must be CPR hours? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS4 hours
How many hours (out of the 30 hours of CEU) must be in ethics or legal
topics? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2 hours
What information does the PTBC Notice to Consumers provide(4)? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Verifying the PT's license
2. What to expect when receiving care
3. Consumer rights as a patient
4. How to file a complaint
, How must the PTBC 'Notice to Consumers' be provided? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Posted clearly in the office
or
-Provided to the patient, with a signed copy in the chart (i.e. in the home
health setting)
Where can consumers and/or PTs verify license status (now that pocket
licenses have been eliminated)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDepartment of
Consumer Affairs (DCA) License Search, an online license verification system.
Marijuana is classified as what class of drug? Is it legal for PTs to use? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS-Class 1 drug
-Not legal for PTs as it is federally regulated
True or false: PTs can perform telehealth to patients in different states? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. Therapist MUST be licensed in the state that the
patient is located, even if they are only visiting.
If a PTA is treating a patient via telehealth, how must the PT supervise the
session? - CORRECT-ANSWERSImmediate availability via phone at all times.
Under the ABC Rule, a worker is considered an employee and not an
independent contractor unless the hiring entity satisfied all three of the
following conditions (3): - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. The worker is free from the
control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance
of the work, both under the contract for the performance and work and in
fact.
2. The worker performs work that is outside the usual corse of the hiring
entity's business.
3. The worker is customarily in an independently established trade,
occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work
performed.
True or false: It is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to
any person with knowledge that they will be used in the performance of a
service or contract in violation of the licensing requirements. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrue.
PTs who are not actively engaged in their professions, but have not been
placed on inactive status for disciplinary reasons are appointed what license
status? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRetired License Status, in which they no longer
have to renew or complete CEUs
A licensee who is not compliant with child support orders is subject to what
punishment by the board? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense suspension
