DC Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam –
Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Applicant - -- answer --A person applying for a license to practice physical therapy
Board - -- answer --The Board of Physical Therapy
Physical therapist - -- answer --A person licensed to practice physical therapy
Fee transparency - -- answer --A PT shall provide information about fees upon
request by the patient
Reporting illegal or unsafe practice of PT - -- answer --A PT who has info of illegal/
unsafe practice of PT shall promptly report the info to the Board
5 Roles of the PT - -- answer --1. Management of patients
2. Consultation
3. Education
4. Research
5. Administration
,7 Core Values of PT - -- answer --Accountability
Altruism
Compassion/Caring
Excellence
Integrity
Professional Duty
Social Responsibility
Principle #1: "Physical therapists shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all
individuals" - -- answer --Core values:
Compassion
Integrity
Principle #2: "Physical therapists shall be trustworthy and compassionate in
addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients." - -- answer --Core values:
Altruism
Compassion
Professional Duty
Principle #3: "Physical therapists shall be accountable for making sound
professional judgments." - -- answer --Core values:
Excellence
Integrity
, Principle #4: "Physical therapists shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships
with patients and clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants,
other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public." - -- answer --
Core values:
Integrity
Principle #5: "Physical therapists shall fulfill their legal and professional
obligations." - -- answer --Core values:
Professional Duty
Accountability
Principle #6: "Physical therapists shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong
acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional
behaviors." - -- answer --Core values:
Excellence
Principle #7: "Physical therapists shall promote organizational behaviors and
business practices that benefit patients/clients and society." - -- answer --Core
values:
Integrity
Accountability
Principle #8: "Physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health
needs of people locally, nationally, or globally." - -- answer --Core values:
Social Responsibility
Scope of Practice of PT - -- answer --Examining individuals
Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Applicant - -- answer --A person applying for a license to practice physical therapy
Board - -- answer --The Board of Physical Therapy
Physical therapist - -- answer --A person licensed to practice physical therapy
Fee transparency - -- answer --A PT shall provide information about fees upon
request by the patient
Reporting illegal or unsafe practice of PT - -- answer --A PT who has info of illegal/
unsafe practice of PT shall promptly report the info to the Board
5 Roles of the PT - -- answer --1. Management of patients
2. Consultation
3. Education
4. Research
5. Administration
,7 Core Values of PT - -- answer --Accountability
Altruism
Compassion/Caring
Excellence
Integrity
Professional Duty
Social Responsibility
Principle #1: "Physical therapists shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all
individuals" - -- answer --Core values:
Compassion
Integrity
Principle #2: "Physical therapists shall be trustworthy and compassionate in
addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients." - -- answer --Core values:
Altruism
Compassion
Professional Duty
Principle #3: "Physical therapists shall be accountable for making sound
professional judgments." - -- answer --Core values:
Excellence
Integrity
, Principle #4: "Physical therapists shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships
with patients and clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants,
other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public." - -- answer --
Core values:
Integrity
Principle #5: "Physical therapists shall fulfill their legal and professional
obligations." - -- answer --Core values:
Professional Duty
Accountability
Principle #6: "Physical therapists shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong
acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional
behaviors." - -- answer --Core values:
Excellence
Principle #7: "Physical therapists shall promote organizational behaviors and
business practices that benefit patients/clients and society." - -- answer --Core
values:
Integrity
Accountability
Principle #8: "Physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health
needs of people locally, nationally, or globally." - -- answer --Core values:
Social Responsibility
Scope of Practice of PT - -- answer --Examining individuals
