Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam
legislative intent - ANSWER the intent of the legislative chapter is to ensure all
licensees meet minimum requirements of safe PT practice.
The department of health and the board _______ set unreasonable standard that
would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - ANSWER Cannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - ANSWER - The use of
physical, chemical, and other properties of air, water, or electricity
- The use of exercise or massage
- The performance of acupuncture only when no penetration of the skin occurs
- The use of radiant energy, including ultraviolet, infrared rays, ultrasound
- The use of apparatus and equipment for tests of neuromuscular functions
- The performance of electromyography only upon compliance with the criteria set
forth by the Board of Medicine
practices not in the scope of physical therapy - ANSWER -The use of roentgen rays
or radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
Practice of physical therapy - ANSWER the performance of physical therapy
assessments and the treatment of any disability, injury, disease, or other health
condition of human beings, or the prevention of such disability, injury, disease, or
other condition of health, and rehabilitation
A plan of care can be developed and implemented by? - ANSWER PT, practitioner
of record (MD, DO, DC, Dentist, podiatrist), or an advanced registered nurse
practitoner
If the condition is outside of the scope of PT what should occur? - ANSWER patient
is to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - ANSWER - 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - ANSWER practitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - ANSWER - if pt been diagnosed by an out of
state physician as having a condition that requires PT and the PT is treating that
condition
X-rays and radium for diagnostics are not in the scope of PT practice - ANSWER
True
Physical therapy assessment - ANSWER observational, verbal, or manual
determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system
,relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint,
motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional
abilities, for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) - ANSWER a person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - ANSWER a person who is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform 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 as set forth in
rules adopted pursuant to this chapter
Physical therapy practitioner - ANSWER a physical therapist or a physical therapist
assistant who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWER anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - ANSWER true
Licensees can change license status when? - ANSWER anytime
Active status choosing inactive status - ANSWER At the time of renewal- must pay
inactive status renewal fee, fee to change licensure status, and if applicable
delinquency fee.
Fee to change to retired status shall not exceed _________ at time of license
renewal. - ANSWER $50
inactive status may change to active status when - ANSWER at anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - ANSWER delinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next renewal
cycle renders the license void - ANSWER true, meaning must apply for new license
inactive license that has been so for at least 2 consecutive cycles applying for active
status may have to - ANSWER take portion of NPTE or special purpose exam to
ensure competency and safety
If retired >5 years or transferring from another state and has not been actively
practicing in the last 5 years - ANSWER entire NPTE can be required
all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - ANSWER all periods of inactivity
status of the license ______ alter the right for the licensee to be disciplined for acts/
omissions committed while holding a license - ANSWER does not
, Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license are - ANSWER -
payment of fees
- documentation of 10 CEU hours each year license was inactive
- documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for 4 years preceding reactivation of transferring from out of state
- proof of passage of the NPTE
CEU requirements for reactivation of inactive or retired license (10 hours) -
ANSWER - 2hrs medical errors
-2 hrs FL PT laws
- max 6 hours can be home study
Direct supervision - ANSWER Supervision that is characterized by the physical
presence of a licensed physical therapist to be able to direct care.
general supervision - ANSWER Supervision in which the physical therapist is
always accessible by two-way communication and available for consultation during
treatment and in the same geographic location.
Biannual CEU requirements for PT license - ANSWER 24 contact hours (2.4 units)
1 contact hour is how many minutes - ANSWER 50
one continuing education unit is how many hours - ANSWER 10 contact hours
Exempt from hours if licensing occurs in the? - ANSWER second half of the
renewal period (except for medical errors & HIV/AIDS)
Maximum CEU hours per subject: risk management - ANSWER 5 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: HIV/AIDS - ANSWER 3 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: Medical Errors - ANSWER 3 hours
Maximum home study CEU hours per period - ANSWER 12 hours for active
licenses (6 for inactive)
Continuing Education instructors will receive up to ______ of credit for teaching -
ANSWER 6 hours
how many contact hours per each hour presented? - ANSWER 1
Instructors teaching their normal course of instruction will be given continuing
education hours - ANSWER false
Clinical instructors get 1 contact hour for ___________ of clinical internship for a
maximum of 6 contact hours - ANSWER 160 hours
legislative intent - ANSWER the intent of the legislative chapter is to ensure all
licensees meet minimum requirements of safe PT practice.
The department of health and the board _______ set unreasonable standard that
would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - ANSWER Cannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - ANSWER - The use of
physical, chemical, and other properties of air, water, or electricity
- The use of exercise or massage
- The performance of acupuncture only when no penetration of the skin occurs
- The use of radiant energy, including ultraviolet, infrared rays, ultrasound
- The use of apparatus and equipment for tests of neuromuscular functions
- The performance of electromyography only upon compliance with the criteria set
forth by the Board of Medicine
practices not in the scope of physical therapy - ANSWER -The use of roentgen rays
or radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
Practice of physical therapy - ANSWER the performance of physical therapy
assessments and the treatment of any disability, injury, disease, or other health
condition of human beings, or the prevention of such disability, injury, disease, or
other condition of health, and rehabilitation
A plan of care can be developed and implemented by? - ANSWER PT, practitioner
of record (MD, DO, DC, Dentist, podiatrist), or an advanced registered nurse
practitoner
If the condition is outside of the scope of PT what should occur? - ANSWER patient
is to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - ANSWER - 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - ANSWER practitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - ANSWER - if pt been diagnosed by an out of
state physician as having a condition that requires PT and the PT is treating that
condition
X-rays and radium for diagnostics are not in the scope of PT practice - ANSWER
True
Physical therapy assessment - ANSWER observational, verbal, or manual
determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system
,relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint,
motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional
abilities, for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) - ANSWER a person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - ANSWER a person who is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform 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 as set forth in
rules adopted pursuant to this chapter
Physical therapy practitioner - ANSWER a physical therapist or a physical therapist
assistant who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWER anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - ANSWER true
Licensees can change license status when? - ANSWER anytime
Active status choosing inactive status - ANSWER At the time of renewal- must pay
inactive status renewal fee, fee to change licensure status, and if applicable
delinquency fee.
Fee to change to retired status shall not exceed _________ at time of license
renewal. - ANSWER $50
inactive status may change to active status when - ANSWER at anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - ANSWER delinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next renewal
cycle renders the license void - ANSWER true, meaning must apply for new license
inactive license that has been so for at least 2 consecutive cycles applying for active
status may have to - ANSWER take portion of NPTE or special purpose exam to
ensure competency and safety
If retired >5 years or transferring from another state and has not been actively
practicing in the last 5 years - ANSWER entire NPTE can be required
all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - ANSWER all periods of inactivity
status of the license ______ alter the right for the licensee to be disciplined for acts/
omissions committed while holding a license - ANSWER does not
, Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license are - ANSWER -
payment of fees
- documentation of 10 CEU hours each year license was inactive
- documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for 4 years preceding reactivation of transferring from out of state
- proof of passage of the NPTE
CEU requirements for reactivation of inactive or retired license (10 hours) -
ANSWER - 2hrs medical errors
-2 hrs FL PT laws
- max 6 hours can be home study
Direct supervision - ANSWER Supervision that is characterized by the physical
presence of a licensed physical therapist to be able to direct care.
general supervision - ANSWER Supervision in which the physical therapist is
always accessible by two-way communication and available for consultation during
treatment and in the same geographic location.
Biannual CEU requirements for PT license - ANSWER 24 contact hours (2.4 units)
1 contact hour is how many minutes - ANSWER 50
one continuing education unit is how many hours - ANSWER 10 contact hours
Exempt from hours if licensing occurs in the? - ANSWER second half of the
renewal period (except for medical errors & HIV/AIDS)
Maximum CEU hours per subject: risk management - ANSWER 5 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: HIV/AIDS - ANSWER 3 hours
Maximum CEU hours per subject: Medical Errors - ANSWER 3 hours
Maximum home study CEU hours per period - ANSWER 12 hours for active
licenses (6 for inactive)
Continuing Education instructors will receive up to ______ of credit for teaching -
ANSWER 6 hours
how many contact hours per each hour presented? - ANSWER 1
Instructors teaching their normal course of instruction will be given continuing
education hours - ANSWER false
Clinical instructors get 1 contact hour for ___________ of clinical internship for a
maximum of 6 contact hours - ANSWER 160 hours
