FLORIDA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM- WITH
100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS-2024-2025.
A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient with
chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be;
1. In direct line of sight of the assistant
2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring
3. Available for a telephone call during the session
4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment
3.Correct Answer: Available for a telephone call during the session
(NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a
requirement. As long as the therapist is in the same geographic location for consultation
during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have been met. The therapist
having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is
delivered by unlicensed personnel.)
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
1. A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel
2. General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed
personnel
3. Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while
supervised by a licensee
4. If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's
progress during treatm
3. Correct Answer: Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care
simultaneously while supervised by a licensee
Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a practitioner of
record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
A. Chiropractor
B. Podiatrist
C. Dentist
D. Pharmacist
D.Correct Answer: Pharmacist
(A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review
and sign a physical therapist's plan of care.)
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ?
Correct Answer: misdemeanor of the first degree.
Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for administrative
complaints is TRUE?
A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record
B.The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following receipt of the
report
,from the Department of Health
C.The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict regarding
an administrative complaint
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who submitted
the complaint shall be disclosed
A.Correct Answer: 10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be
made public record
The of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict
regarding an administrative complaint
Correct Answer: Board
A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of the
following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physical therapist?
A.Orthopedic physician
B.Physiatrist
C.Chiropractor
D.Podiatrist
D. Correct Answer: Podiatrist
When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities for a
chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, by a physical therapist can be used.
Correct Answer: general supervision
For a of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical therapy practice
the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary practice up to a two year
suspension followed by two years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine of
$2,500 up to $10,000.
Correct Answer: first offense
What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the board will accept
physical therapy school coursework for continuing education requirements regarding
human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome education?
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.9
Correct Answer: B.5
An individual who is seeking initial licensure can satisfy the continuing education
requirements regarding HIV/AIDS if coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding
the initial licensure date.
With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAXIMUM number of
hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that has been inactive for
one year?
A3
B6
C9
D12
Correct Answer: B6
, A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas of
documentation? A.Evaluating progress towards established goals
B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation
C.Recording interventions performed during
treatment D.Altering the established plan of care
Correct Answer: C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
A licensee has completed one continuing education unit during the renewal cycle. How
many additional HOURS are required?
A14
B16
C18
D20
Correct Answer: A14
A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that
recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not
specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is
for inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST to take?
A.Administer dexamethasone to address the inflammation
B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired
medication C.Discuss the policy of iontophoresis with the
facility supervisor D.Perform a trial of iontophoresis with a
saline solution
Correct Answer: B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired medication
Which of the following patient care tasks can be delegated to a physical therapist assistant?
A.Modification of goals
B.Review and interpretation of a practitioner's
referral C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel
D.Initial identification of contraindications Correct
Answer: C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of Physical Therapy Practice of a
change in address?
A.15
B.30
C.45
D.60
Correct Answer: D.60
A licensee who is closing an outpatient orthopedic clinic is required to keep patient medical
records for a MINIMUM of how many years?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
Correct Answer: A.2
100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS-2024-2025.
A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient with
chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be;
1. In direct line of sight of the assistant
2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring
3. Available for a telephone call during the session
4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment
3.Correct Answer: Available for a telephone call during the session
(NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a
requirement. As long as the therapist is in the same geographic location for consultation
during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have been met. The therapist
having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is
delivered by unlicensed personnel.)
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?
1. A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel
2. General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed
personnel
3. Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while
supervised by a licensee
4. If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's
progress during treatm
3. Correct Answer: Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care
simultaneously while supervised by a licensee
Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a practitioner of
record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?
A. Chiropractor
B. Podiatrist
C. Dentist
D. Pharmacist
D.Correct Answer: Pharmacist
(A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review
and sign a physical therapist's plan of care.)
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ?
Correct Answer: misdemeanor of the first degree.
Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for administrative
complaints is TRUE?
A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record
B.The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation following receipt of the
report
,from the Department of Health
C.The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict regarding
an administrative complaint
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who submitted
the complaint shall be disclosed
A.Correct Answer: 10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be
made public record
The of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict
regarding an administrative complaint
Correct Answer: Board
A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of the
following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physical therapist?
A.Orthopedic physician
B.Physiatrist
C.Chiropractor
D.Podiatrist
D. Correct Answer: Podiatrist
When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities for a
chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, by a physical therapist can be used.
Correct Answer: general supervision
For a of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical therapy practice
the licensee faces a minimum of one year of probationary practice up to a two year
suspension followed by two years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine of
$2,500 up to $10,000.
Correct Answer: first offense
What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the board will accept
physical therapy school coursework for continuing education requirements regarding
human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome education?
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.9
Correct Answer: B.5
An individual who is seeking initial licensure can satisfy the continuing education
requirements regarding HIV/AIDS if coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding
the initial licensure date.
With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAXIMUM number of
hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that has been inactive for
one year?
A3
B6
C9
D12
Correct Answer: B6
, A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas of
documentation? A.Evaluating progress towards established goals
B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation
C.Recording interventions performed during
treatment D.Altering the established plan of care
Correct Answer: C.Recording interventions performed during treatment
A licensee has completed one continuing education unit during the renewal cycle. How
many additional HOURS are required?
A14
B16
C18
D20
Correct Answer: A14
A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that
recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not
specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is
for inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST to take?
A.Administer dexamethasone to address the inflammation
B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired
medication C.Discuss the policy of iontophoresis with the
facility supervisor D.Perform a trial of iontophoresis with a
saline solution
Correct Answer: B.Contact the physician for a prescription of the desired medication
Which of the following patient care tasks can be delegated to a physical therapist assistant?
A.Modification of goals
B.Review and interpretation of a practitioner's
referral C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel
D.Initial identification of contraindications Correct
Answer: C.Supervision of unlicensed personnel
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of Physical Therapy Practice of a
change in address?
A.15
B.30
C.45
D.60
Correct Answer: D.60
A licensee who is closing an outpatient orthopedic clinic is required to keep patient medical
records for a MINIMUM of how many years?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
Correct Answer: A.2
