California Law Exam - Physical Therapy: Questions &
Correct Solutions
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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans
- 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - B) </= 12 months
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a
license?
A) RPT
B) PTLA
C) SPT
D) DPT Right Ans - A) RPT : registered physical therapist
What is the charge for insurance fraud?
A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
B) felony + </= $25,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
C) felony + </= $5,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
D) none of the above Right Ans - A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in
prison
A outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PTs and 1 PTA. Which of the
following number is is max # of additional full time PTAs that can be hired at
this clinic?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 Right Ans - D) 5
AS a licensed PT you need to notify the board within 30 days for a change in:
Correct Solutions
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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans
- 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - B) </= 12 months
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a
license?
A) RPT
B) PTLA
C) SPT
D) DPT Right Ans - A) RPT : registered physical therapist
What is the charge for insurance fraud?
A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
B) felony + </= $25,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
C) felony + </= $5,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison
D) none of the above Right Ans - A) felony + </= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in
prison
A outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PTs and 1 PTA. Which of the
following number is is max # of additional full time PTAs that can be hired at
this clinic?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 Right Ans - D) 5
AS a licensed PT you need to notify the board within 30 days for a change in:
