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Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be
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discarded? - d d
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Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no
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less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the
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records no longer have to be maintained
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An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical
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therapist assistant. Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional
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full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic? -
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What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? -
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Physical Therapy Board of California
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A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
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therapist to physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take?
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Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to
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make the changes within the time frame specified by the board.
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If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an extension
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can be requested in writing for more time to make the necessary corrections.
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To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical
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therapist who: - d d d
did the initial evaluation
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The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial evaluation. The therapist of
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record can be transferred, but it must occur in writing.
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Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"? -
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Physiotherapy
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A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been
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40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to
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schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of
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the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient? -
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Wednesday
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, A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes
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first. Following that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required.
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Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following Wednesday.
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A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a
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patient complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the
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review, the board member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is
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the MOST appropriate? -
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Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
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The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California have the right and authority to
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perform inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This includes
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the ability to examine patient records so as to ensure proper delivery of care. However,
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written authorization for the release of the records is still a requirement.
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Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
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licensure? - d d
RPTA
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Register Physical Therapist. d d
These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the National Physical Therapy
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Exam and received a license.
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Which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a physical
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therapy aide can perform? - d d d d d
Provide physical support with a gait belt during ambulation.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student? -
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Any document performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical
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instructor the same day that treatment occurred. d d d d d d
An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in California.
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Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant? -
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Eligibility only for the physical therapist assistant examination may occur
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following evaluation of international education. d d d d
A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that
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recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not
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specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is for
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inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST for the licensee to take? -d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
Contact the physical for a referral of the desired medication.
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In order to perform iontophoresis, a prescription for the specific medication needs to be
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present from the physician. d d d
A licensee who is petitioning to shorten a six year sentence of probation will still have to
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practice under the probationary status for a MINIMUM of how many years? -
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2) Test With Mark Scheme d d d d
Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be
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discarded? - d d
23
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Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no
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less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the
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records no longer have to be maintained
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An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical
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therapist assistant. Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional
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full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic? -
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Five
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What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? -
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Physical Therapy Board of California
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A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
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therapist to physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take?
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Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to
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make the changes within the time frame specified by the board.
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If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an extension
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can be requested in writing for more time to make the necessary corrections.
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To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical
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therapist who: - d d d
did the initial evaluation
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The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial evaluation. The therapist of
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record can be transferred, but it must occur in writing.
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Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"? -
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Physiotherapy
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A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been
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40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to
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schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of
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the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient? -
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Wednesday
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, A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes
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first. Following that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required.
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Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following Wednesday.
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A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a
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patient complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the
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review, the board member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is
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the MOST appropriate? -
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Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
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The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California have the right and authority to
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perform inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This includes
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the ability to examine patient records so as to ensure proper delivery of care. However,
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written authorization for the release of the records is still a requirement.
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Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
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licensure? - d d
RPTA
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Register Physical Therapist. d d
These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the National Physical Therapy
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Exam and received a license.
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Which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a physical
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therapy aide can perform? - d d d d d
Provide physical support with a gait belt during ambulation.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student? -
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Any document performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical
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instructor the same day that treatment occurred. d d d d d d
An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in California.
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Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant? -
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Eligibility only for the physical therapist assistant examination may occur
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following evaluation of international education. d d d d
A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that
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recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not
d d d d d d d d d d d d
specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is for
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inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST for the licensee to take? -d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
Contact the physical for a referral of the desired medication.
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In order to perform iontophoresis, a prescription for the specific medication needs to be
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present from the physician. d d d
A licensee who is petitioning to shorten a six year sentence of probation will still have to
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practice under the probationary status for a MINIMUM of how many years? -
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