CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW
PRACTICE TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate to
delegate to a physical therapist assistant? Answer: Perform spinal joint
manipulation requiring re-examination and clinical decision making
◉ Which of the following would NOT be appropriate within the scope
of practice of the physical therapist assistant? Answer: Change the plan
of care in order to better meet the patients needs
◉ Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California? Answer: Physical
Therapists
◉ Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical
therapist assistants? Answer: The supervising physical therapists shall be
readily available in person or by telecommunication to the PTA at all
times while the physical therapist assistants is treating patients.
◉ Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing
physical therapy practice? Answer: Laws and regulations provide rights
and protection for PT's and PTA's as well as outlining the responsibilities
and limitations of the scope of practice
PRACTICE TEST 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate to
delegate to a physical therapist assistant? Answer: Perform spinal joint
manipulation requiring re-examination and clinical decision making
◉ Which of the following would NOT be appropriate within the scope
of practice of the physical therapist assistant? Answer: Change the plan
of care in order to better meet the patients needs
◉ Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California? Answer: Physical
Therapists
◉ Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical
therapist assistants? Answer: The supervising physical therapists shall be
readily available in person or by telecommunication to the PTA at all
times while the physical therapist assistants is treating patients.
◉ Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing
physical therapy practice? Answer: Laws and regulations provide rights
and protection for PT's and PTA's as well as outlining the responsibilities
and limitations of the scope of practice