CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL THERAPY 2024-
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A licensee who was cited for unprofessional conduct in 2014 has recently been issued an additional
citation for DUI in 2018. In what year will the original citation in 2014 be eliminated form licensee's
record?
A) 2019
B) 2021
C) 2023
D) 2025 - ANSWERWER-C) 2023
* Citation shall be removed from record following a duration of 5 years from most RECENT citation
You want to petition the board for reinstatement of your license after being issued a probation for 3
years. How long before you can petition and what do you need to include with petition?
A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
B) At least 3 years and 2 PT recommendations
C) At least 1 year and 2 PT recommendations
D) 5 years and pay citation penalty(s) - ANSWERWER-A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
Which of the following penalties is WORST that can aide may receive for identifying as a PT Assistant to
pts?
A) Felony
B) Misdemeanor
C) Fine of $2,000
D) Incarceration for 1 year - ANSWERWER-B) Misdemeanor
,A) felony -> includes level of violence
C) $1,000 max for aids acting as assistant
D) 6 months jail time max
PTs are allowed to apply topical medications such as: antispasmodic, adrenocorticosteroids, debring
agents, etc. What medications are PTs not allowed to administer?
A) Anti-memetic
B) Oral Anti-inflammatory
C) Anti-fungal
D) All of the above - ANSWERWER-D) All of the above
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the NPTE?
A) Payment of cost with board investigation
B) Misdemeanor $1,000
C) Felony 3 months in jail
D) Retake exam - ANSWERWER-A) Payment of cost with board investigation
*Guilty party responsible for cost of litigation & hearing ; NOT TO EXCEED 10 grand
A PTA receives a public letter of reprimand issued by the board for accusation of unprofessional conduct.
How many days does the PTA have to verbalize agreement/disagreement with allegation?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWERWER-A) A licensee is allotted 15 days to respond to letter of reprimand
*The notification will be sent 30 days prior to actual letter of reprimand being send
, What is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapists and assistants whose license expire this year?
A) $150
B) $200
C) $250
D) $300 - ANSWERWER-D) $300
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are
needed to complete the minimum requirements?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25 - ANSWERWER-B) 15
Which of the following situations are you exempt from renewal fees?
A) Military: Active duty
B) Disability: may request waiver
C) Retirement of license
D) Voluntary PT services - ANSWERWER-Trick question! All of them
A student failed the NPTE twice within 8 months prior to 3rd attempt. What mus occur next?
A) Payment of re-exam fee
B) Completion of certified remediation course
C) Written appeal to PT Board of California
D) Wait 6 months for next attempt - ANSWERWER-A) Payment of re-exam fee
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A licensee who was cited for unprofessional conduct in 2014 has recently been issued an additional
citation for DUI in 2018. In what year will the original citation in 2014 be eliminated form licensee's
record?
A) 2019
B) 2021
C) 2023
D) 2025 - ANSWERWER-C) 2023
* Citation shall be removed from record following a duration of 5 years from most RECENT citation
You want to petition the board for reinstatement of your license after being issued a probation for 3
years. How long before you can petition and what do you need to include with petition?
A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
B) At least 3 years and 2 PT recommendations
C) At least 1 year and 2 PT recommendations
D) 5 years and pay citation penalty(s) - ANSWERWER-A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
Which of the following penalties is WORST that can aide may receive for identifying as a PT Assistant to
pts?
A) Felony
B) Misdemeanor
C) Fine of $2,000
D) Incarceration for 1 year - ANSWERWER-B) Misdemeanor
,A) felony -> includes level of violence
C) $1,000 max for aids acting as assistant
D) 6 months jail time max
PTs are allowed to apply topical medications such as: antispasmodic, adrenocorticosteroids, debring
agents, etc. What medications are PTs not allowed to administer?
A) Anti-memetic
B) Oral Anti-inflammatory
C) Anti-fungal
D) All of the above - ANSWERWER-D) All of the above
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the NPTE?
A) Payment of cost with board investigation
B) Misdemeanor $1,000
C) Felony 3 months in jail
D) Retake exam - ANSWERWER-A) Payment of cost with board investigation
*Guilty party responsible for cost of litigation & hearing ; NOT TO EXCEED 10 grand
A PTA receives a public letter of reprimand issued by the board for accusation of unprofessional conduct.
How many days does the PTA have to verbalize agreement/disagreement with allegation?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWERWER-A) A licensee is allotted 15 days to respond to letter of reprimand
*The notification will be sent 30 days prior to actual letter of reprimand being send
, What is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapists and assistants whose license expire this year?
A) $150
B) $200
C) $250
D) $300 - ANSWERWER-D) $300
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are
needed to complete the minimum requirements?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25 - ANSWERWER-B) 15
Which of the following situations are you exempt from renewal fees?
A) Military: Active duty
B) Disability: may request waiver
C) Retirement of license
D) Voluntary PT services - ANSWERWER-Trick question! All of them
A student failed the NPTE twice within 8 months prior to 3rd attempt. What mus occur next?
A) Payment of re-exam fee
B) Completion of certified remediation course
C) Written appeal to PT Board of California
D) Wait 6 months for next attempt - ANSWERWER-A) Payment of re-exam fee
