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legislative intent - (answers)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. - (answers)Cannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - (answers)- 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 - (answers)-The use of roentgen
rays or radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
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Practice of physical therapy - (answers)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? - (answers)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? -
(answers)patient is to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - (answers)- 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - (answers)practitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - (answers)- 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 -
(answers)True
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Physical therapy assessment - (answers)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) - (answers)a person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - (answers)true
Licensees can change license status when? - (answers)anytime
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Active status choosing inactive status - (answers)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. - (answers)$50
inactive status may change to active status when - (answers)at anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - (answers)delinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next
renewal cycle renders the license void - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)entire NPTE can be required
all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - (answers)all periods of inactivity
FLORIDA PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
legislative intent - (answers)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. - (answers)Cannot
Practices that fall under the scope of physical therapy: - (answers)- 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 - (answers)-The use of roentgen
rays or radium
-The use of techniques regarded as "spinal manipulation" (under the chapter of
chiropractic care)
,2|Page
Practice of physical therapy - (answers)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? - (answers)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? -
(answers)patient is to be referred to the appropriate professional
Direct Access in FL - (answers)- 30 days
After 30 days are up for direct access what should occur - (answers)practitioner of
record must review and sign POC
When does direct access not apply? - (answers)- 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 -
(answers)True
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Physical therapy assessment - (answers)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) - (answers)a person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting, not
holding a license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy and physiotherapy can be used interchangeably - (answers)true
Licensees can change license status when? - (answers)anytime
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Active status choosing inactive status - (answers)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. - (answers)$50
inactive status may change to active status when - (answers)at anytime
if licensee fails to renew before expiration they become - (answers)delinquent
Failure of a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the next
renewal cycle renders the license void - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)entire NPTE can be required
all inactive licensees must meet CEU requirements for _______________ before
reactivation. (same is true for retired status) - (answers)all periods of inactivity
