FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM:
2025–2026 MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (HARVARD
STYLE)
✅ COVERS FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) AND FLORIDA STATUTES (FS)
✅ 2025–2026 HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
✅ INCLUDES DIRECT ACCESS, CONTINUING COMPETENCY, AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE
✅ ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES AND HARVARD STYLE CITATIONS
✅ IDEAL FOR FIRST-TIME TEST TAKERS AND LICENSE RENEWAL PREP
✅ FORMATTED FOR EASY STUDY, REVIEW, OR MOCK EXAM USE
Which of the following circumstances assists in withholding liability of a licensee when disclosing
confidential information to a sexual partner of a patient who has tested positive for human
immunodeficiency virus?
A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the information with the partner following
patient's refusal to
B.The patient has been discharged from physical therapy services for a period of 15 days
C.The licensee has received permission by the patient's physician to disclose information to the
partner
D.The patient has failed to reveal the information within 30 days of becoming aware of the positive
findings - CORRECT ANSWER-A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the
information with the partner following patient's refusal to
A licensee whose license has become delinquent is guilty of which of the following crimes if practice
is continued for 6 months following expiration?
A.Felony with a minimum of a $500 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a minimum of a $500 fine
C.Felony with a minimum imprisonment for 90 days
D.Misdemeanor with a minimum imprisonment for 90 days - CORRECT
ANSWERB.Misdemeanor with a minimum of a $500 fine
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of______ when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-$500
,An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a_________ with
a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12 months
or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-misdemeanor
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than________. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-12 months
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or______ then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-more
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a_______ . - CORRECT ANSWER-felony
A licensee who has received a notification for a citation following false advertising has how many
days to dispute it?
A.15
B.30
C.45
D.60 - CORRECT ANSWER-B.30
A licensee has 30 days to dispute a citation when notified of it. If it is not disputed then the citation
will become a________ . - CORRECT ANSWER-public final order
A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that are out of
the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship to be lawful which of
the following criteria needs to be met?
A.The amount of cash given to the physical therapy licensee cannot exceed $3,000 per year
B.Disclosure of the relationship to the Florida Physical Therapy Board
C.Notice of compensation shall be disclosed verbally and in writing to the patients
D.No cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care - CORRECT ANSWER-D.No
cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care
,A licensee receiving compensation by a physician for referrals is termed a _______. This is unlawful
and prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER-kickback
Following the death of a licensee, how much time is allowed prior to a required newspaper
publication indicating the availability of the licensee's medical records for patient pickup? A.1
week
B.2 weeks
C.1 month
D.2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-C.1 month
Which of the following criteria will aid a licensee in avoiding disciplinary action following a legally
sufficient complaint for impairment through alcohol use?
A.Having less than 3 similar complaints in the past 3 years
B.Informing the physical therapy facility supervisor prior to the complaint being submitted
C.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners
D.The complaint is submitted 6 months following the incident - CORRECT
ANSWERC.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners
An administrative complaint generally can be filed within______from the date of the incident.
However, a complaint involving the_______can exceed this 6 year timeline but in no event can
exceed 12 years. - CORRECT ANSWER-6 years; impairment of a practitioner
An administrative complaint generally can be filed within 6 years from the date of the incident.
However, a complaint involving the impairment of a practitioner can exceed this 6 year timeline but
in no event can exceed_______ . - CORRECT ANSWER-12 years
An inactive licensee who is desiring to reactivate a license is required to complete all of the following
steps EXCEPT:
A.Payment of biennial renewal fee
B.Payment of change of status fee
C.Provide documentation of successful passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination
, D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of practical patient care scenario
- CORRECT ANSWER-D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of
practical patient care scenario
Florida does not require the__________ in order to reactivate a license - CORRECT
ANSWERpassage of a practical patient care scenario
一个实际病人的护理方案
What are the MAXIMUM number of contact hours that a course instructor can receive credit for
following the teaching of a 12 hour continuing education class?
A6
B8
C10
D12 - CORRECT ANSWER-A6
A course instructor can receive up to________for teaching a continuing education class. For each
hour taught, the instructor will receive________ to apply towards the continuing education
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-6 contact hours; ONE contact hour
A course instructor can receive up to 6 contact hours for teaching a continuing education class. For
each hour taught, the instructor will receive a contact hour to apply towards the______________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER-continuing education requirements
Which of the following entities is responsible for authorizing physical therapy licenses?
A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice
B.American Physical Therapy Association
C.Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy
D.Institutional Review Board - CORRECT ANSWER-A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice
The American Physical Therapy Association is the national professional organization that promotes
physical therapy in a__________as well as provides resources for its members - CORRECT
ANSWER-healthcare setting
2025–2026 MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (HARVARD
STYLE)
✅ COVERS FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC) AND FLORIDA STATUTES (FS)
✅ 2025–2026 HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
✅ INCLUDES DIRECT ACCESS, CONTINUING COMPETENCY, AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE
✅ ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES AND HARVARD STYLE CITATIONS
✅ IDEAL FOR FIRST-TIME TEST TAKERS AND LICENSE RENEWAL PREP
✅ FORMATTED FOR EASY STUDY, REVIEW, OR MOCK EXAM USE
Which of the following circumstances assists in withholding liability of a licensee when disclosing
confidential information to a sexual partner of a patient who has tested positive for human
immunodeficiency virus?
A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the information with the partner following
patient's refusal to
B.The patient has been discharged from physical therapy services for a period of 15 days
C.The licensee has received permission by the patient's physician to disclose information to the
partner
D.The patient has failed to reveal the information within 30 days of becoming aware of the positive
findings - CORRECT ANSWER-A.The licensee informs the patient of the intent to share the
information with the partner following patient's refusal to
A licensee whose license has become delinquent is guilty of which of the following crimes if practice
is continued for 6 months following expiration?
A.Felony with a minimum of a $500 fine
B.Misdemeanor with a minimum of a $500 fine
C.Felony with a minimum imprisonment for 90 days
D.Misdemeanor with a minimum imprisonment for 90 days - CORRECT
ANSWERB.Misdemeanor with a minimum of a $500 fine
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of______ when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-$500
,An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a_________ with
a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12 months
or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-misdemeanor
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than________. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-12 months
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or______ then the individual is guilty of a felony. - CORRECT ANSWER-more
An individual who is actively practicing while under a delinquent license is guilty of a misdemeanor
with a minimum fine of $500 when the duration is less than 12 months. When the duration is 12
months or more then the individual is guilty of a_______ . - CORRECT ANSWER-felony
A licensee who has received a notification for a citation following false advertising has how many
days to dispute it?
A.15
B.30
C.45
D.60 - CORRECT ANSWER-B.30
A licensee has 30 days to dispute a citation when notified of it. If it is not disputed then the citation
will become a________ . - CORRECT ANSWER-public final order
A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that are out of
the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship to be lawful which of
the following criteria needs to be met?
A.The amount of cash given to the physical therapy licensee cannot exceed $3,000 per year
B.Disclosure of the relationship to the Florida Physical Therapy Board
C.Notice of compensation shall be disclosed verbally and in writing to the patients
D.No cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care - CORRECT ANSWER-D.No
cash incentive can be present at anytime during patient care
,A licensee receiving compensation by a physician for referrals is termed a _______. This is unlawful
and prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER-kickback
Following the death of a licensee, how much time is allowed prior to a required newspaper
publication indicating the availability of the licensee's medical records for patient pickup? A.1
week
B.2 weeks
C.1 month
D.2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-C.1 month
Which of the following criteria will aid a licensee in avoiding disciplinary action following a legally
sufficient complaint for impairment through alcohol use?
A.Having less than 3 similar complaints in the past 3 years
B.Informing the physical therapy facility supervisor prior to the complaint being submitted
C.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners
D.The complaint is submitted 6 months following the incident - CORRECT
ANSWERC.Participating in a program for impaired practitioners
An administrative complaint generally can be filed within______from the date of the incident.
However, a complaint involving the_______can exceed this 6 year timeline but in no event can
exceed 12 years. - CORRECT ANSWER-6 years; impairment of a practitioner
An administrative complaint generally can be filed within 6 years from the date of the incident.
However, a complaint involving the impairment of a practitioner can exceed this 6 year timeline but
in no event can exceed_______ . - CORRECT ANSWER-12 years
An inactive licensee who is desiring to reactivate a license is required to complete all of the following
steps EXCEPT:
A.Payment of biennial renewal fee
B.Payment of change of status fee
C.Provide documentation of successful passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination
, D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of practical patient care scenario
- CORRECT ANSWER-D.Provide evidence of adequate clinical reasoning through passage of
practical patient care scenario
Florida does not require the__________ in order to reactivate a license - CORRECT
ANSWERpassage of a practical patient care scenario
一个实际病人的护理方案
What are the MAXIMUM number of contact hours that a course instructor can receive credit for
following the teaching of a 12 hour continuing education class?
A6
B8
C10
D12 - CORRECT ANSWER-A6
A course instructor can receive up to________for teaching a continuing education class. For each
hour taught, the instructor will receive________ to apply towards the continuing education
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-6 contact hours; ONE contact hour
A course instructor can receive up to 6 contact hours for teaching a continuing education class. For
each hour taught, the instructor will receive a contact hour to apply towards the______________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER-continuing education requirements
Which of the following entities is responsible for authorizing physical therapy licenses?
A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice
B.American Physical Therapy Association
C.Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy
D.Institutional Review Board - CORRECT ANSWER-A.Board of Physical Therapy Practice
The American Physical Therapy Association is the national professional organization that promotes
physical therapy in a__________as well as provides resources for its members - CORRECT
ANSWER-healthcare setting
