District of Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 – ANSWERED GRADED A
What does supervision over a PTA mean?
on-site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to
professional incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Health Occupations Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval?
no
Who can refer to a PT?
physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced
authorization
What is the max number of students, aides, assistants, or first time applications
under the PTs supervision?
,3
Does a student have to sign their name on a note?
yes
Is a supervising PT fully responsible for the student?
yes
Can a student be paid?
no bitch ass, get a damn job
scope of a PT assistant
-TE, traction,STM, compression, heat, cold, UV, water, and electricity
-measure and adjust AD
-education on functional activities
- modification of tx w/n plan of care
,scope of PT aide
-gait practice
-ADLs
-transfer activities
-cold/hot packs
-hydrotherapy
-whirlpool
-therapeutic exercise
All of these can be performed by whom?
-Interpret referrals
-perform evals
, -initiate tx
-assume responsibility for pt
PT only
scope of PT
-exam, dx, prognosis, POC from tests and measures
-therapeutic interventions
-prevention
-consultation
What does direct supervision mean?
PT is available on the premises w/n vocal communication either directly or by a
device
principle 1
respect the rights and dignity of call individuals and provide compassion
principle 2
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 – ANSWERED GRADED A
What does supervision over a PTA mean?
on-site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to
professional incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Health Occupations Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval?
no
Who can refer to a PT?
physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced
authorization
What is the max number of students, aides, assistants, or first time applications
under the PTs supervision?
,3
Does a student have to sign their name on a note?
yes
Is a supervising PT fully responsible for the student?
yes
Can a student be paid?
no bitch ass, get a damn job
scope of a PT assistant
-TE, traction,STM, compression, heat, cold, UV, water, and electricity
-measure and adjust AD
-education on functional activities
- modification of tx w/n plan of care
,scope of PT aide
-gait practice
-ADLs
-transfer activities
-cold/hot packs
-hydrotherapy
-whirlpool
-therapeutic exercise
All of these can be performed by whom?
-Interpret referrals
-perform evals
, -initiate tx
-assume responsibility for pt
PT only
scope of PT
-exam, dx, prognosis, POC from tests and measures
-therapeutic interventions
-prevention
-consultation
What does direct supervision mean?
PT is available on the premises w/n vocal communication either directly or by a
device
principle 1
respect the rights and dignity of call individuals and provide compassion
principle 2
