FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
LAWS & RULES EXAM ACTUAL PREP
QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS -
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
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1. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) practicing in Florida is legally
permitted to perform which of the following activities?
A. Perform an initial physical therapy evaluation
B. Implement a treatment plan established by a licensed Physical
Therapist
C. Independently discharge a patient from physical therapy services
D. Modify the overall plan of care without PT approval
Rationale: Under Florida law, PTAs may implement treatment plans but
may not evaluate, discharge, or independently alter the plan of care.
2. Which entity regulates the licensure and practice of Physical Therapist
Assistants in Florida?
A. Florida Physical Therapy Association
B. Florida Department of Health
C. Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
D. National Physical Therapy Examination Board
Rationale: The Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice establishes
rules, enforces laws, and oversees licensure.
3. A PTA treats a patient while the supervising PT is available by phone but
not physically present. This level of supervision in Florida is best described
as:
A. Direct supervision
, B. Immediate supervision
C. General supervision
D. Autonomous supervision
Rationale: Florida permits general supervision, meaning the PT is readily
accessible by telecommunications.
4. Which task is prohibited for a PTA in Florida?
A. Gait training with an assistive device
B. Application of therapeutic exercise
C. Performing sharp wound debridement
D. Instructing a patient in a home exercise program
Rationale: Sharp wound debridement is considered an evaluative and
invasive procedure reserved for PTs.
5. A PTA discovers a significant change in a patient’s status during treatment.
What is the MOST appropriate action?
A. Adjust the plan of care independently
B. Discontinue therapy permanently
C. Report findings immediately to the supervising PT
D. Document and continue treatment unchanged
Rationale: Any significant change must be communicated to the PT for
reassessment.
6. In Florida, how many total continuing education hours are required for PTA
license renewal every biennium?
A. 12
B. 18
C. 24
D. 30
, Rationale: Florida requires 24 continuing education hours per biennial
renewal period.
7. Which continuing education topic is specifically required every renewal
cycle for Florida PTAs?
A. HIV/AIDS
B. Risk management
C. Laws and rules
D. Cultural competency
Rationale: Two hours of laws and rules education are required each
biennium.
8. A PTA practices without a current Florida license. This constitutes:
A. Professional negligence
B. Unlicensed practice
C. Ethical misconduct only
D. Civil liability only
Rationale: Practicing without a license violates Florida statute and is
subject to disciplinary action.
9. Which action would MOST likely result in disciplinary action against a
PTA?
A. Following a PT’s documented plan of care
B. Refusing to perform a task outside scope
C. Delegating patient care to unlicensed personnel
D. Requesting clarification from a PT
Rationale: Delegation to unlicensed individuals is prohibited and unsafe.
10.Under Florida law, which patient information may be disclosed without
written authorization?
A. Full medical record to employer
, B. Information required by law or for treatment purposes
C. Financial records to family members
D. Progress notes to insurance without consent
Rationale: HIPAA and Florida law allow disclosure for treatment, payment,
or operations.
11.A PTA documents treatment provided but alters data to reflect better
outcomes. This is considered:
A. Clinical judgment
B. Documentation error
C. Fraudulent documentation
D. Acceptable correction
Rationale: Altering documentation intentionally is fraudulent and unethical.
12.Which individual may legally supervise a PTA in Florida?
A. Chiropractor
B. Occupational therapist
C. Licensed Physical Therapist
D. Physician assistant
Rationale: Only a licensed PT may supervise a PTA.
13.A PTA is asked to evaluate a patient due to a PT being unavailable. The
PTA should:
A. Perform the evaluation
B. Decline and discharge the patient
C. Decline and inform the supervising PT
D. Refer to another PTA
Rationale: PTAs are prohibited from performing evaluations.
14.Florida’s direct access law allows patients to receive PT services without a
physician referral for up to:
LAWS & RULES EXAM ACTUAL PREP
QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS -
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) practicing in Florida is legally
permitted to perform which of the following activities?
A. Perform an initial physical therapy evaluation
B. Implement a treatment plan established by a licensed Physical
Therapist
C. Independently discharge a patient from physical therapy services
D. Modify the overall plan of care without PT approval
Rationale: Under Florida law, PTAs may implement treatment plans but
may not evaluate, discharge, or independently alter the plan of care.
2. Which entity regulates the licensure and practice of Physical Therapist
Assistants in Florida?
A. Florida Physical Therapy Association
B. Florida Department of Health
C. Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
D. National Physical Therapy Examination Board
Rationale: The Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice establishes
rules, enforces laws, and oversees licensure.
3. A PTA treats a patient while the supervising PT is available by phone but
not physically present. This level of supervision in Florida is best described
as:
A. Direct supervision
, B. Immediate supervision
C. General supervision
D. Autonomous supervision
Rationale: Florida permits general supervision, meaning the PT is readily
accessible by telecommunications.
4. Which task is prohibited for a PTA in Florida?
A. Gait training with an assistive device
B. Application of therapeutic exercise
C. Performing sharp wound debridement
D. Instructing a patient in a home exercise program
Rationale: Sharp wound debridement is considered an evaluative and
invasive procedure reserved for PTs.
5. A PTA discovers a significant change in a patient’s status during treatment.
What is the MOST appropriate action?
A. Adjust the plan of care independently
B. Discontinue therapy permanently
C. Report findings immediately to the supervising PT
D. Document and continue treatment unchanged
Rationale: Any significant change must be communicated to the PT for
reassessment.
6. In Florida, how many total continuing education hours are required for PTA
license renewal every biennium?
A. 12
B. 18
C. 24
D. 30
, Rationale: Florida requires 24 continuing education hours per biennial
renewal period.
7. Which continuing education topic is specifically required every renewal
cycle for Florida PTAs?
A. HIV/AIDS
B. Risk management
C. Laws and rules
D. Cultural competency
Rationale: Two hours of laws and rules education are required each
biennium.
8. A PTA practices without a current Florida license. This constitutes:
A. Professional negligence
B. Unlicensed practice
C. Ethical misconduct only
D. Civil liability only
Rationale: Practicing without a license violates Florida statute and is
subject to disciplinary action.
9. Which action would MOST likely result in disciplinary action against a
PTA?
A. Following a PT’s documented plan of care
B. Refusing to perform a task outside scope
C. Delegating patient care to unlicensed personnel
D. Requesting clarification from a PT
Rationale: Delegation to unlicensed individuals is prohibited and unsafe.
10.Under Florida law, which patient information may be disclosed without
written authorization?
A. Full medical record to employer
, B. Information required by law or for treatment purposes
C. Financial records to family members
D. Progress notes to insurance without consent
Rationale: HIPAA and Florida law allow disclosure for treatment, payment,
or operations.
11.A PTA documents treatment provided but alters data to reflect better
outcomes. This is considered:
A. Clinical judgment
B. Documentation error
C. Fraudulent documentation
D. Acceptable correction
Rationale: Altering documentation intentionally is fraudulent and unethical.
12.Which individual may legally supervise a PTA in Florida?
A. Chiropractor
B. Occupational therapist
C. Licensed Physical Therapist
D. Physician assistant
Rationale: Only a licensed PT may supervise a PTA.
13.A PTA is asked to evaluate a patient due to a PT being unavailable. The
PTA should:
A. Perform the evaluation
B. Decline and discharge the patient
C. Decline and inform the supervising PT
D. Refer to another PTA
Rationale: PTAs are prohibited from performing evaluations.
14.Florida’s direct access law allows patients to receive PT services without a
physician referral for up to:
