PTBC CA Laws Test Exam 2026
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Patient records must be maintained for - Correct answer-at least 7 years following
D/C
Records of minors are held for at least 7 years and 1 year after minor turns 18
When introducing themselves to a patient, doctors of physical therapy must -
Correct answer-clarify that they are physical therapists
Definition of PT - Correct answer-art and science of physical or corrective rehab of
any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other
properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise
and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative
services
Board composition - Correct answer-1 PT involved in PT education, 3 PT's with 5
years experience, 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other
medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
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,Board members may serve a maximum of - Correct answer-two four year terms
Board members may inspect - Correct answer-PT facilities and patient records
A physical therapist shall document and sign in the patient record following -
Correct answer-(1) Examination and re-examination
(2) Evaluation and reevaluation
(3) Diagnosis
(4) Prognosis and intervention
(5) Treatment plan and modification of the plan of care
(6) Each treatment provided by the physical therapist or a physical therapy aide
(7) Discharge Summary
With respect to any care provided to the patient, the patient record shall indicate -
Correct answer-(1) The date and nature of the service provided
(2) The name and title of any individual who provided such service, including the
individual's role in that service.
Each and every change of name and residence address must be submitted to the
board within - Correct answer-30 days
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, In addition to the address of residence - Correct answer-a licensee may provide the
board with an alternate address of record.
If an applicant fails the licensure exam you - Correct answer-may take it again, but
re-examination fees must be paid
You may practice as a PTALA - Correct answer-when the PTBC sends you a letter
of authorization to perform as a "physical therapist assistant applicant".
During the process of disciplinary action, the PT Board - Correct answer-may
request the presiding judge to require that the licensee pay the legal costs of
investigating and prosecuting the case
When issuing a probationary license due to unprofessional conduct, the board -
Correct answer-may require the licensee to participate in a drug or alcohol rehab
program
You must complete _______ of continuing education ______ - Correct answer-30
hours; every two years
An expired license may be renewed with payment of unpaid fees and submission
of required paperwork if the expiration is - Correct answer-less than five years
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Guaranteed
Patient records must be maintained for - Correct answer-at least 7 years following
D/C
Records of minors are held for at least 7 years and 1 year after minor turns 18
When introducing themselves to a patient, doctors of physical therapy must -
Correct answer-clarify that they are physical therapists
Definition of PT - Correct answer-art and science of physical or corrective rehab of
any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other
properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise
and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative
services
Board composition - Correct answer-1 PT involved in PT education, 3 PT's with 5
years experience, 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other
medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
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,Board members may serve a maximum of - Correct answer-two four year terms
Board members may inspect - Correct answer-PT facilities and patient records
A physical therapist shall document and sign in the patient record following -
Correct answer-(1) Examination and re-examination
(2) Evaluation and reevaluation
(3) Diagnosis
(4) Prognosis and intervention
(5) Treatment plan and modification of the plan of care
(6) Each treatment provided by the physical therapist or a physical therapy aide
(7) Discharge Summary
With respect to any care provided to the patient, the patient record shall indicate -
Correct answer-(1) The date and nature of the service provided
(2) The name and title of any individual who provided such service, including the
individual's role in that service.
Each and every change of name and residence address must be submitted to the
board within - Correct answer-30 days
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, In addition to the address of residence - Correct answer-a licensee may provide the
board with an alternate address of record.
If an applicant fails the licensure exam you - Correct answer-may take it again, but
re-examination fees must be paid
You may practice as a PTALA - Correct answer-when the PTBC sends you a letter
of authorization to perform as a "physical therapist assistant applicant".
During the process of disciplinary action, the PT Board - Correct answer-may
request the presiding judge to require that the licensee pay the legal costs of
investigating and prosecuting the case
When issuing a probationary license due to unprofessional conduct, the board -
Correct answer-may require the licensee to participate in a drug or alcohol rehab
program
You must complete _______ of continuing education ______ - Correct answer-30
hours; every two years
An expired license may be renewed with payment of unpaid fees and submission
of required paperwork if the expiration is - Correct answer-less than five years
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