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AZ LAW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Assistive Personnel-correct-answer-PTA
PT Aides
All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT
Dry Needling-correct-answer-means a skilled intervention performed by a physical
therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate neuromuscular and
musculoskeletal structures
What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and
thus "readily available" to assist PTA-correct-answer-Must be readily available via
telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes
What are acceptable forms of readily available ?-correct-answer-
telecommunication and or on-site visit
how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary?-
correct-answer-must get to the facility within same day.
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How long is an interim permit valid?-correct-answer-90 days at least but no more
than 6 months
when can it an interim permit be revoked?
is hearing held for revoked license ?-correct-answer-anytime they believe you to
be incompetent
yes one his held
If person is not a PT but able to use a modality under their own license, are they
restricted from PT related physical agent use?-correct-answer-No
what do these people not need ?
intern in board approved program
PT or PTA in armed services, public health services or VA
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foreign educated or PT from another state if teaching in educational seminar for
60 days or less in year
PT from another state who comes to administer aide for national disaster for 60
days or less-correct-answer-A license to practice
T or F:
PT is required to refer patient who has condition that requires another healthcare
provider if service is outside of PT scope-correct-answer-True
IF person uses physical therapy or PTA or any related term or abbreviation in
connection with their practice or business but do not have license it is a class 1
(felony or misdemeanor) ?-correct-answer-Class 1 Misdemeanor
An interim permit holder must have a PT ( on-site or general supervision )-correct-
answer-On site
T or F:
For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist must provide and
document all of the therapeutic intervention that
requires the expertise of a physical therapist-correct-answer-true
AZ LAW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Assistive Personnel-correct-answer-PTA
PT Aides
All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT
Dry Needling-correct-answer-means a skilled intervention performed by a physical
therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate neuromuscular and
musculoskeletal structures
What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and
thus "readily available" to assist PTA-correct-answer-Must be readily available via
telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes
What are acceptable forms of readily available ?-correct-answer-
telecommunication and or on-site visit
how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary?-
correct-answer-must get to the facility within same day.
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How long is an interim permit valid?-correct-answer-90 days at least but no more
than 6 months
when can it an interim permit be revoked?
is hearing held for revoked license ?-correct-answer-anytime they believe you to
be incompetent
yes one his held
If person is not a PT but able to use a modality under their own license, are they
restricted from PT related physical agent use?-correct-answer-No
what do these people not need ?
intern in board approved program
PT or PTA in armed services, public health services or VA
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foreign educated or PT from another state if teaching in educational seminar for
60 days or less in year
PT from another state who comes to administer aide for national disaster for 60
days or less-correct-answer-A license to practice
T or F:
PT is required to refer patient who has condition that requires another healthcare
provider if service is outside of PT scope-correct-answer-True
IF person uses physical therapy or PTA or any related term or abbreviation in
connection with their practice or business but do not have license it is a class 1
(felony or misdemeanor) ?-correct-answer-Class 1 Misdemeanor
An interim permit holder must have a PT ( on-site or general supervision )-correct-
answer-On site
T or F:
For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist must provide and
document all of the therapeutic intervention that
requires the expertise of a physical therapist-correct-answer-true
