Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam 2025/2026
Questions and Answers
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 the 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 - ANS-3. 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 - ANS-3.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 - ANS-D. 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.)
is Chiropractor practitioner? - ANS-YES, it is health care practitioner
A chiropractor is licensed under chapter 460 and is considered a health care practitioner
that is able to serve as a practitioner of record.
An unlicensed personnel who is claiming the status of a physical therapist assistant is
guilty of which of the following crimes?
A.Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
C.Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
,D.Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment - ANS-B.Misdemeanor with a
maximum of one year imprisonment
The maximum fine that false representation of licensure carries is ($)? - ANS-$1,000.
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to exceed___________
as well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed_________ . - ANS-$1,000;
one year
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ? - ANS-
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 (负责行政投诉的最终裁决)
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who
submitted the complaint shall be disclosed - ANS-A.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 行政投诉的裁决 - ANS-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 - ANS-D.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. - ANS-general supervision
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee who has begun
performing acupuncture with skin penetration to treat fibromyalgia patients?
A.An individual who is licensed through the Board of Medicine is able to perform
acupuncture with skin penetration
B.If the licensee has transferred from a state where certification in acupuncture was
obtained, then it can be performed lawfully
, C.Revocation of license will occur
D.A year of probationary practice can be required - ANS-D.A year of probationary
practice can be required
(C-Revocation of licensure for this type of offense occurs following the first offense if
deemed appropriate by the board. 如果董事会认为适当，这种类型的违法行为会在初犯
之后被吊销执照)
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. - ANS-first offense
For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical therapy practice
the licensee faces a minimum of___________ practice up to a _______ followed by two
years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine of $2,500 up to $10,000. - ANS-
one year of probationary 缓期/试用期;
two year suspension 停职
For a first offense 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
________ - ANS-$2,500 up to $10,000.
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 - ANS-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.申请初证的个人如果在初证日期之前的5年内完成了有
关艾滋病毒/艾滋病的继续教育课程，就可以满足有关继续教育的要求。
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
Questions and Answers
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 the 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 - ANS-3. 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 - ANS-3.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 - ANS-D. 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.)
is Chiropractor practitioner? - ANS-YES, it is health care practitioner
A chiropractor is licensed under chapter 460 and is considered a health care practitioner
that is able to serve as a practitioner of record.
An unlicensed personnel who is claiming the status of a physical therapist assistant is
guilty of which of the following crimes?
A.Misdemeanor with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a maximum of one year imprisonment
C.Felony with a maximum of a $5,000 fine
,D.Felony with a maximum of one year imprisonment - ANS-B.Misdemeanor with a
maximum of one year imprisonment
The maximum fine that false representation of licensure carries is ($)? - ANS-$1,000.
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree. This carries with it a fine not to exceed___________
as well as possible imprisonment that is not to exceed_________ . - ANS-$1,000;
one year
For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ? - ANS-
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 (负责行政投诉的最终裁决)
D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who
submitted the complaint shall be disclosed - ANS-A.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 行政投诉的裁决 - ANS-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 - ANS-D.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. - ANS-general supervision
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a licensee who has begun
performing acupuncture with skin penetration to treat fibromyalgia patients?
A.An individual who is licensed through the Board of Medicine is able to perform
acupuncture with skin penetration
B.If the licensee has transferred from a state where certification in acupuncture was
obtained, then it can be performed lawfully
, C.Revocation of license will occur
D.A year of probationary practice can be required - ANS-D.A year of probationary
practice can be required
(C-Revocation of licensure for this type of offense occurs following the first offense if
deemed appropriate by the board. 如果董事会认为适当，这种类型的违法行为会在初犯
之后被吊销执照)
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. - ANS-first offense
For a first offense of practicing outside the permitted scope of physical therapy practice
the licensee faces a minimum of___________ practice up to a _______ followed by two
years of probation. The licensee could also face a fine of $2,500 up to $10,000. - ANS-
one year of probationary 缓期/试用期;
two year suspension 停职
For a first offense 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
________ - ANS-$2,500 up to $10,000.
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 - ANS-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.申请初证的个人如果在初证日期之前的5年内完成了有
关艾滋病毒/艾滋病的继续教育课程，就可以满足有关继续教育的要求。
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
