OHIO Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified Answers|
Latest Update Graded A+
What is the definition of unlicensed personnel? On the job trained and supports delivery of
PT services: personal assistance
What is direct supervision? PT or PTA is in the same building and available to immediately
respond to the needs of the patient. PT or PTA shall have direct contract with the patient during
each visit.
T/F: If a patient is located in Ohio, and the PT/PTA is providing telehealth services, they are
required to hold an Ohio license. True
PTAs are qualified to do all of the following except:
A. Interpret physician referrals
B. Progress treatment within the POC
C. Perform treatment procedures beyond entry level scope of practice.
D. Perform a screening through verbal contact with patient. A.
________ is the sole responsibility of the PT. Delegation
T/F: responsibility for PT care rendered by the PTA and other licensed personnel rests with the
supervising PT. True
T/F: A referral to another discipline is considered delegation. False: It is not considered
delegation It is solely a referral to another discipline, including a physician and shall be
documented in the medical record.
,T/F the PTA is able to discuss with the patient about prognosis? False: They need to refer
inquires to the supervising PT, but they may reinforce the PT's position.
All of the following is within the scope of the PTA, Except?
A. Gathering historical info about a patient without physical contact
B. Adjust a treatment procedure based on patient status
C. Initiate or alter POC based on patient status
D. document in the medical record according to established protocols. C. Not without prior
evaluation by and approval of the supervising PT.
How are other licensed personnel restricted in terms of documentation? 1. Patient's
response to intervention only
2. The rest is the duty of the supervising PT
What are the duties of the unlicensed personnel? Routine duties that assist in delivery of PT
care/operations:
1. Maintenance/care of equipment
2. Preparation, cleaning of treatment areas
3. transportation of patients
4. Office/clerical
5. *Assisting patients preparing for, during, and at conclusion of treatment: change clothes,
transfer assist, altering positions during treatment.*
6. personal assist for PT/PT/SPT/SPTA when they are concurrently providing treatment to the
same patient.
T/F: a PTA may only be supervised by a PT and not by any other person including those from
other professions. TRUE
,The supervising PT is required to have _________ supervision for SPTs to perform exams, evals,
and interventions. On-site.
PTAs don't require the PT to have _________ supervision. On site, but are required to be
available by telecommunication at all times.
___________ supervision is required from the supervising PT whenever the other licensed
personnel is performing patient interventions. Direct
The student physical therapist/ SPTA can only supervise the ________________ personnel.
Unlicensed
Ethical code of conduct include all except:
A. Recognition of individual differences with the patient and respect/be responsive.
B. Guided by concern for the physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic welfare.
C. Donate to pay for patient's services for those disadvantaged individuals in need of services.
D. Recommend equipment you sell that you truly believe will improve their condition. C. You
can not intentionally/knowingly offer to pay or agree to accept any compensation (directly or
indirectly); overtly or covertly, in cash/kind, to or from any person or entity for receiving or
soliciting patients or patronage, regardless the source.
*You can offer equipment you sell as long as you disclose that you profit from it AND you truly
believe it will improve the patient's condition.
True or false: Conduct may be considered unethical whether or not the person is injured.
TRUE and can be grounds for disciplinary action.
All are unethical behavior, except:
A. Only practicing PT with a valid license OR student status
, B. Providing PT care when no longer enrolled as a student
C. Providing care without disclosing risks, benefits first.
D. Talking about your patient with your receptionist. A.
Failure to adhere to minimal standards of practice whether or not the actual injury occurred
includes: A. Failure to assess/eval patient status.
B.Performing techniques of which the licensee is untrained
C. Causing or permitting harm to another person (physical or emotion) or depriving of dignity.
D. Unwarranted treatment
E. Negligence
F. PTA exceeding authority to perform interventions through deliberate or negligent means
G. abandoning the patient too soon
What is cooperation? Responding fully/promptly to any questions raised by PT section and
providing copies of medical records/other documents requested.
A PT shall self-report within 30 days in regards to the following violations. A. Impairment to
practice PT with skill and safety (mental, chemical)
B. conviction of felony
C. Conviction of misdemeanor on the job
D. Termination, revocation, or suspension of membership by state/national association.
E. Positive drug or alcohol screening.
If an electronic system is not capable of dual signatures, a PT is required to do what? 1.
Enter a separate note within the same documentation system
2. Reference the dates/notes being reviewed
3. Document agreement with the notes and/or changes needed for treatment plan
4. Must be tracked by a unique log in code.
Latest Update Graded A+
What is the definition of unlicensed personnel? On the job trained and supports delivery of
PT services: personal assistance
What is direct supervision? PT or PTA is in the same building and available to immediately
respond to the needs of the patient. PT or PTA shall have direct contract with the patient during
each visit.
T/F: If a patient is located in Ohio, and the PT/PTA is providing telehealth services, they are
required to hold an Ohio license. True
PTAs are qualified to do all of the following except:
A. Interpret physician referrals
B. Progress treatment within the POC
C. Perform treatment procedures beyond entry level scope of practice.
D. Perform a screening through verbal contact with patient. A.
________ is the sole responsibility of the PT. Delegation
T/F: responsibility for PT care rendered by the PTA and other licensed personnel rests with the
supervising PT. True
T/F: A referral to another discipline is considered delegation. False: It is not considered
delegation It is solely a referral to another discipline, including a physician and shall be
documented in the medical record.
,T/F the PTA is able to discuss with the patient about prognosis? False: They need to refer
inquires to the supervising PT, but they may reinforce the PT's position.
All of the following is within the scope of the PTA, Except?
A. Gathering historical info about a patient without physical contact
B. Adjust a treatment procedure based on patient status
C. Initiate or alter POC based on patient status
D. document in the medical record according to established protocols. C. Not without prior
evaluation by and approval of the supervising PT.
How are other licensed personnel restricted in terms of documentation? 1. Patient's
response to intervention only
2. The rest is the duty of the supervising PT
What are the duties of the unlicensed personnel? Routine duties that assist in delivery of PT
care/operations:
1. Maintenance/care of equipment
2. Preparation, cleaning of treatment areas
3. transportation of patients
4. Office/clerical
5. *Assisting patients preparing for, during, and at conclusion of treatment: change clothes,
transfer assist, altering positions during treatment.*
6. personal assist for PT/PT/SPT/SPTA when they are concurrently providing treatment to the
same patient.
T/F: a PTA may only be supervised by a PT and not by any other person including those from
other professions. TRUE
,The supervising PT is required to have _________ supervision for SPTs to perform exams, evals,
and interventions. On-site.
PTAs don't require the PT to have _________ supervision. On site, but are required to be
available by telecommunication at all times.
___________ supervision is required from the supervising PT whenever the other licensed
personnel is performing patient interventions. Direct
The student physical therapist/ SPTA can only supervise the ________________ personnel.
Unlicensed
Ethical code of conduct include all except:
A. Recognition of individual differences with the patient and respect/be responsive.
B. Guided by concern for the physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic welfare.
C. Donate to pay for patient's services for those disadvantaged individuals in need of services.
D. Recommend equipment you sell that you truly believe will improve their condition. C. You
can not intentionally/knowingly offer to pay or agree to accept any compensation (directly or
indirectly); overtly or covertly, in cash/kind, to or from any person or entity for receiving or
soliciting patients or patronage, regardless the source.
*You can offer equipment you sell as long as you disclose that you profit from it AND you truly
believe it will improve the patient's condition.
True or false: Conduct may be considered unethical whether or not the person is injured.
TRUE and can be grounds for disciplinary action.
All are unethical behavior, except:
A. Only practicing PT with a valid license OR student status
, B. Providing PT care when no longer enrolled as a student
C. Providing care without disclosing risks, benefits first.
D. Talking about your patient with your receptionist. A.
Failure to adhere to minimal standards of practice whether or not the actual injury occurred
includes: A. Failure to assess/eval patient status.
B.Performing techniques of which the licensee is untrained
C. Causing or permitting harm to another person (physical or emotion) or depriving of dignity.
D. Unwarranted treatment
E. Negligence
F. PTA exceeding authority to perform interventions through deliberate or negligent means
G. abandoning the patient too soon
What is cooperation? Responding fully/promptly to any questions raised by PT section and
providing copies of medical records/other documents requested.
A PT shall self-report within 30 days in regards to the following violations. A. Impairment to
practice PT with skill and safety (mental, chemical)
B. conviction of felony
C. Conviction of misdemeanor on the job
D. Termination, revocation, or suspension of membership by state/national association.
E. Positive drug or alcohol screening.
If an electronic system is not capable of dual signatures, a PT is required to do what? 1.
Enter a separate note within the same documentation system
2. Reference the dates/notes being reviewed
3. Document agreement with the notes and/or changes needed for treatment plan
4. Must be tracked by a unique log in code.
