DC Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
Can a first time applicant practice PT under a license PT while their application is pending?
Yes - must get notes co-signed
What if a first time applicant failed the board? Cannot practice until they pass.
What is direct supervision? PT is personally present and immediately available within the
treatment area to give aid, direction and instruction when PT procedures or activities are
performed.
SPT or first time applicant must identify themselves as a student or applicant at all times
true
A student may be compensated by a patient False
Can a PTA modify the treatment procedures as indicated by patient response? Yes if they
are within the limits specified in the PT POC and then must report the changes ORALLY or in
WRITING to the PT
PTA can... There Ex, Traction, massage, compression, heat/ice, ultraviolet, water and
electricity
Measurement of assistive devices and instructions on usage
pulmonary function, transfers, ambulation, ADLs, orthoses, protheses.
Routine administrative procedures required for PT services.
a PT Aide may... Gait practice, ADLs, Transfers, heat/ice, paraffin, hydrotherapy, whirlpool,
TherEx.
A PTA or PT Aide may NOT... 1. interpret referrals
, 2. evaluate
3. initiate or adjust treatment plans
4. assume responsibility for planning patient care.
A PT must provide information on Fees upfront True
When can the PT forgo the pt's right to privacy? Then the information is needed to protect
the patient or the community.
What do you do if you have information of illegal or unsafe PT practice? Inform the Board
immediately
Ethical Standards are set by the APTA
PT in DC can do preventative PT as well as maintenance of health, wellness, and fitness, and
quality of life true
What is intramuscular manual therapy? Dry Needling
To do intramuscular manual therapy a PT must... 1. Be licensed
2. Use clean needle techniques
3. perform in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
4. Documented proof of specialized training. (Board approved program, or by Commission on
accreditation in PT education - CAPTE
A PT doing intramuscular manual therapy must do this while documenting... 1. Written
informed consent with pt's signature, risk and benefits, Pt level of education, and clear they are
not getting acupuncture.
Can a first time applicant practice PT under a license PT while their application is pending?
Yes - must get notes co-signed
What if a first time applicant failed the board? Cannot practice until they pass.
What is direct supervision? PT is personally present and immediately available within the
treatment area to give aid, direction and instruction when PT procedures or activities are
performed.
SPT or first time applicant must identify themselves as a student or applicant at all times
true
A student may be compensated by a patient False
Can a PTA modify the treatment procedures as indicated by patient response? Yes if they
are within the limits specified in the PT POC and then must report the changes ORALLY or in
WRITING to the PT
PTA can... There Ex, Traction, massage, compression, heat/ice, ultraviolet, water and
electricity
Measurement of assistive devices and instructions on usage
pulmonary function, transfers, ambulation, ADLs, orthoses, protheses.
Routine administrative procedures required for PT services.
a PT Aide may... Gait practice, ADLs, Transfers, heat/ice, paraffin, hydrotherapy, whirlpool,
TherEx.
A PTA or PT Aide may NOT... 1. interpret referrals
, 2. evaluate
3. initiate or adjust treatment plans
4. assume responsibility for planning patient care.
A PT must provide information on Fees upfront True
When can the PT forgo the pt's right to privacy? Then the information is needed to protect
the patient or the community.
What do you do if you have information of illegal or unsafe PT practice? Inform the Board
immediately
Ethical Standards are set by the APTA
PT in DC can do preventative PT as well as maintenance of health, wellness, and fitness, and
quality of life true
What is intramuscular manual therapy? Dry Needling
To do intramuscular manual therapy a PT must... 1. Be licensed
2. Use clean needle techniques
3. perform in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
4. Documented proof of specialized training. (Board approved program, or by Commission on
accreditation in PT education - CAPTE
A PT doing intramuscular manual therapy must do this while documenting... 1. Written
informed consent with pt's signature, risk and benefits, Pt level of education, and clear they are
not getting acupuncture.
