PTA FLORIDA LAW AND RULES EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Who set the criteria set forth for acupuncture electromyography to be performed by a
PT? - ANSWER-Board of Medicine
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical
therapist for a patient or provided for a patient by a_____________ - ANSWER-by a
practitioner of record or by an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record
if the patient's condition is found to be_________________ - ANSWER-outside the
scope of practice
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition
not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall
______ - ANSWER-have a practitioner sign and review the plan of treatment
For the performance of specific chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist
shall refer the patient to a - ANSWER-health care practioner licensed
how many members are in the Board of Physical therapy Practice? - ANSWER-7 (5
Lic. PT of at least 4 years of experience and 2 residence of the state non-licensed)
Probable cause panel shall be selected by the _________ - ANSWER-State Board
of Chair
An inactive or retired license shall be reactivated upon receipt by the Board office of
the following: - ANSWER-Payment of all applicable fee, documentation of CEU for
the biennium of which the licensee last held and Documentation of completion of 10
hrs of CEfor each year the license was inactive to include prevention of medical
errors
how many CE home study hours can a inactive license complete? - ANSWER-no
more than 6
To reactivate a license, the licensee must complete 2 hours of Florida Law and
Rules within _________- - ANSWER-12 months immediately proceeding reactivation
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
shall be exempt from _________ - ANSWER-all licensure
renewal provisions for any period of time which the licensee is absent from the State
of Florida due to the spouse's duties with the Armed Forces.
, If the change of status occurs within the second half of the biennium, the licensee is
_____________ - ANSWER-exempt from the continuing education requirement for
that biennium.
The licensee is required to notify the Board of a change in status within _________
of the licensee's return to the State of Florida or the spouse's discharge from active
duty. - ANSWER-6 months
PT personel is responsible to communicate effectively to the patient the treatment
evaluation process and techniques to be used in any procedures_________ -
ANSWER-before beginning treatment and anytime during the course of the
treatment process.
If the plan of care was requested
by a referring practitioner is contraindicated, the physical therapist shall immediately
- ANSWER-notify the referring practitioner that he is not going to follow the request
and the reasons for such refusal.
PTA cannot provide inpatient acute services unless ________ - ANSWER-physical
therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation.
PTA must report all untoward responses of a patient to the _________ - ANSWER-
PT
PTA can only refer inquiries about prognosis to the _______ - ANSWER-PT
Unlicense Supportive Personeel can help in the treatment of a patient under the
_________ supervision of a PT or PTA - ANSWER-direct
What are Minimum Qualification to Perform Electromyography? - ANSWER-having
completed the formal study requirements
200 hours of testing human subjects under the direct supervision of a licensed
physician or licensed physical therapist who has previously met these qualifications
and
100 tests on neurologically involved patients, with findings corroborated by a
licensed physician or licensed physical therapist who has previously met these
qualifications.
Within how many days must a licensee notify the Board of change of address? -
ANSWER-60 days
How long shall licensee maintain record of patient ? - ANSWER-2 years after the
termination or relocation of practice
How shall patient be notified of relocation or termination of Physical Therapist or
PTA? - ANSWER-newspaper of greatest circulation 4 times over a period of 4 weeks
or in a conspicuous place in the clinic 30 days prior to termination or relocation
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Who set the criteria set forth for acupuncture electromyography to be performed by a
PT? - ANSWER-Board of Medicine
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical
therapist for a patient or provided for a patient by a_____________ - ANSWER-by a
practitioner of record or by an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record
if the patient's condition is found to be_________________ - ANSWER-outside the
scope of practice
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition
not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall
______ - ANSWER-have a practitioner sign and review the plan of treatment
For the performance of specific chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist
shall refer the patient to a - ANSWER-health care practioner licensed
how many members are in the Board of Physical therapy Practice? - ANSWER-7 (5
Lic. PT of at least 4 years of experience and 2 residence of the state non-licensed)
Probable cause panel shall be selected by the _________ - ANSWER-State Board
of Chair
An inactive or retired license shall be reactivated upon receipt by the Board office of
the following: - ANSWER-Payment of all applicable fee, documentation of CEU for
the biennium of which the licensee last held and Documentation of completion of 10
hrs of CEfor each year the license was inactive to include prevention of medical
errors
how many CE home study hours can a inactive license complete? - ANSWER-no
more than 6
To reactivate a license, the licensee must complete 2 hours of Florida Law and
Rules within _________- - ANSWER-12 months immediately proceeding reactivation
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
shall be exempt from _________ - ANSWER-all licensure
renewal provisions for any period of time which the licensee is absent from the State
of Florida due to the spouse's duties with the Armed Forces.
, If the change of status occurs within the second half of the biennium, the licensee is
_____________ - ANSWER-exempt from the continuing education requirement for
that biennium.
The licensee is required to notify the Board of a change in status within _________
of the licensee's return to the State of Florida or the spouse's discharge from active
duty. - ANSWER-6 months
PT personel is responsible to communicate effectively to the patient the treatment
evaluation process and techniques to be used in any procedures_________ -
ANSWER-before beginning treatment and anytime during the course of the
treatment process.
If the plan of care was requested
by a referring practitioner is contraindicated, the physical therapist shall immediately
- ANSWER-notify the referring practitioner that he is not going to follow the request
and the reasons for such refusal.
PTA cannot provide inpatient acute services unless ________ - ANSWER-physical
therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation.
PTA must report all untoward responses of a patient to the _________ - ANSWER-
PT
PTA can only refer inquiries about prognosis to the _______ - ANSWER-PT
Unlicense Supportive Personeel can help in the treatment of a patient under the
_________ supervision of a PT or PTA - ANSWER-direct
What are Minimum Qualification to Perform Electromyography? - ANSWER-having
completed the formal study requirements
200 hours of testing human subjects under the direct supervision of a licensed
physician or licensed physical therapist who has previously met these qualifications
and
100 tests on neurologically involved patients, with findings corroborated by a
licensed physician or licensed physical therapist who has previously met these
qualifications.
Within how many days must a licensee notify the Board of change of address? -
ANSWER-60 days
How long shall licensee maintain record of patient ? - ANSWER-2 years after the
termination or relocation of practice
How shall patient be notified of relocation or termination of Physical Therapist or
PTA? - ANSWER-newspaper of greatest circulation 4 times over a period of 4 weeks
or in a conspicuous place in the clinic 30 days prior to termination or relocation
