CALIFORNIA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (PRACTICE
TESTS)
What age is the earliest a 16 year old patient record can be discarded? - Answer -23 --
> Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18
and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23
when the records no longer have to be maintained.
What is the maximum number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at a
clinic with 3 full time PTs and one PTA? - Answer -Five --> A PT can supervise two
assistants who are helping in the practice of PT. However a single therapist may
supervise more than two assistants if deemed safe by the board. The total number of
assistants hired at one facility should never exceed two PTAs to one regularly employed
PT ratio.
How long can a patient be seen via direct access prior to requiring a signature from a
physician on the plan of care? - Answer -45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever
comes first
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of a PT license? - Answer -
Physical Therapy Board of California
If a clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
therapist to PTA ratio what is the best next step? - Answer -Make a written request for
an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes within the
timeframe specified by the board.
Discuss patient care with the PT who ... - Answer -did the initial evaluation. (must be
transferred in writing)
A member of the PT board of CA is performing a review of a patient complaint claiming
unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As a part of the review the board must... -
Answer -Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records. Written
authorization is required to release from patients.
What is the max amount an aide may receive for identifying as a physical therapist
assistant to patients? - Answer -$1000 --> they could serve up to 6 mo too
A licensee receives notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from
the Physical Therapy Board of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct.
The licensee has until how many days prior to the letter being issued to verbalize
agreement or disagreement with the allegation - Answer -15 days prior to the issuance
of a public letter of reprimand
, The notification will be sent 30 days prior to the actual letter of reprimand being sent
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional
hours are needed to complete the minimum requirements for a license renewal cycle? -
Answer -15. For each renewal cycle a licensee must complete 30 hours of continuing
education. 10 hours is equivalent to one continuing education unit (CEU). Therefore, a
total of three CEUs are required per renewal cycle. The licensee has already completed
1.5 CEUs, which is the equivalent of 15 hours. Therefore, the licensee must complete
an additional 15 hours for the renewal cycle.
Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an
alcoholic diversion program? - Answer -Voluntary admission is required by the
individual who is struggling with dangerous drugs or alcoholic beverages.
A licensee has a license that has been designated as inactive for the two year renewal
cycle due to military service. The licensee desires to renew and activate the license to
resume clinical practice. Which of the following statements regarding this license is
TRUE? - Answer -Exemption from continuing education requirements for physical
disability is allowed when the disability is one year or longer in duration during the
renewal period
How many calendar days does a licensee have to notify the board of a change of
address? - Answer -30
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
licensure? - Answer -RPT
What can aides do? - Answer -A non patient related task is related to the observation of
the patient, whereas a patient related task is a service that is provided directly to the
patient. If the aide is only providing support during ambulation, the skill is not being
directed towards patient intervention, and therefore is a form of observation. If the aide
was directing the patient in the proper sequencing of gait while providing support, then it
would be considered a patient related task
What is true for PTA studentss? - Answer -Any documentation performed by the
student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment
occurred. (either a PT or PTA and the PT will review and document on the patients the
student has seen on a weekly basis)
An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in
California. Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant - Answer -If
the applicant's education is determined to be insufficient by the Physical Therapy Board
for physical therapist licensure, further evaluation of the applicant's education can occur.
If determined appropriate, the board could recommend the applicant to take the physical
therapist assistant examination to pursue that career course.
TESTS)
What age is the earliest a 16 year old patient record can be discarded? - Answer -23 --
> Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18
and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23
when the records no longer have to be maintained.
What is the maximum number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at a
clinic with 3 full time PTs and one PTA? - Answer -Five --> A PT can supervise two
assistants who are helping in the practice of PT. However a single therapist may
supervise more than two assistants if deemed safe by the board. The total number of
assistants hired at one facility should never exceed two PTAs to one regularly employed
PT ratio.
How long can a patient be seen via direct access prior to requiring a signature from a
physician on the plan of care? - Answer -45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever
comes first
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of a PT license? - Answer -
Physical Therapy Board of California
If a clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
therapist to PTA ratio what is the best next step? - Answer -Make a written request for
an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes within the
timeframe specified by the board.
Discuss patient care with the PT who ... - Answer -did the initial evaluation. (must be
transferred in writing)
A member of the PT board of CA is performing a review of a patient complaint claiming
unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As a part of the review the board must... -
Answer -Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records. Written
authorization is required to release from patients.
What is the max amount an aide may receive for identifying as a physical therapist
assistant to patients? - Answer -$1000 --> they could serve up to 6 mo too
A licensee receives notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from
the Physical Therapy Board of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct.
The licensee has until how many days prior to the letter being issued to verbalize
agreement or disagreement with the allegation - Answer -15 days prior to the issuance
of a public letter of reprimand
, The notification will be sent 30 days prior to the actual letter of reprimand being sent
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional
hours are needed to complete the minimum requirements for a license renewal cycle? -
Answer -15. For each renewal cycle a licensee must complete 30 hours of continuing
education. 10 hours is equivalent to one continuing education unit (CEU). Therefore, a
total of three CEUs are required per renewal cycle. The licensee has already completed
1.5 CEUs, which is the equivalent of 15 hours. Therefore, the licensee must complete
an additional 15 hours for the renewal cycle.
Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an
alcoholic diversion program? - Answer -Voluntary admission is required by the
individual who is struggling with dangerous drugs or alcoholic beverages.
A licensee has a license that has been designated as inactive for the two year renewal
cycle due to military service. The licensee desires to renew and activate the license to
resume clinical practice. Which of the following statements regarding this license is
TRUE? - Answer -Exemption from continuing education requirements for physical
disability is allowed when the disability is one year or longer in duration during the
renewal period
How many calendar days does a licensee have to notify the board of a change of
address? - Answer -30
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
licensure? - Answer -RPT
What can aides do? - Answer -A non patient related task is related to the observation of
the patient, whereas a patient related task is a service that is provided directly to the
patient. If the aide is only providing support during ambulation, the skill is not being
directed towards patient intervention, and therefore is a form of observation. If the aide
was directing the patient in the proper sequencing of gait while providing support, then it
would be considered a patient related task
What is true for PTA studentss? - Answer -Any documentation performed by the
student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment
occurred. (either a PT or PTA and the PT will review and document on the patients the
student has seen on a weekly basis)
An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in
California. Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant - Answer -If
the applicant's education is determined to be insufficient by the Physical Therapy Board
for physical therapist licensure, further evaluation of the applicant's education can occur.
If determined appropriate, the board could recommend the applicant to take the physical
therapist assistant examination to pursue that career course.
