NY JURISPRUDENCE (PHYSICAL THERAPY) NEWEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027 (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY A+
1. A physical therapist licensed in another state wishes to practice in New York. What is the primary
requirement for initial licensure by endorsement?
A. Proof of 5 years of active practice in the other state
B. Successful completion of the NYS jurisprudence exam and meeting all current licensure
requirements
C. A letter of recommendation from a NYS licensed physician
D. Payment of a reduced fee without further examination
Rationale: NYS endorsement requires the applicant to meet all current NYS licensure requirements,
including passing the jurisprudence exam, regardless of prior licensure elsewhere.
2. Under NYS Education Law, what is the maximum number of continuing education (CE) hours a
physical therapist must complete during each triennial registration period?
A. 24 hours
B. 36 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 50 hours
Rationale: NYS mandates 36 hours of approved CE every three years for PTs to maintain registration.
3. A patient refuses treatment despite the physical therapist’s recommendation. The therapist should:
A. Document the refusal and continue treatment if clinically necessary
B. Respect the refusal, document it, and discharge or modify the plan accordingly
C. Ask the patient’s family to override the refusal
D. Report the patient to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct
Rationale: Informed consent includes the right to refuse treatment. The therapist must respect
autonomy and document.
,4. Which of the following actions constitutes professional misconduct in NYS for a physical therapist?
A. Refusing to treat a patient without insurance
B. Having a sexual relationship with a current patient
C. Charging a fee for a missed appointment
D. Delegating gait training to a licensed PT aide
Rationale: Sexual contact with a current patient is explicitly prohibited as professional misconduct
under NYS Education Law.
5. The New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act is primarily found in which section of law?
A. Public Health Law
B. Education Law, Article 136
C. Mental Hygiene Law
D. Workers’ Compensation Law
Rationale: Article 136 of the NYS Education Law governs the practice of physical therapy.
6. How often must a physical therapist registered in NYS renew their registration?
A. Annually
B. Every three years
C. Every two years
D. Every five years
Rationale: NYS registration for PTs is triennial, requiring renewal every 36 months.
7. A physical therapist supervises a physical therapist assistant (PTA). What is the minimum level of
supervision required for a PTA providing treatment to a stable patient?
A. Direct, on-site supervision
B. General supervision (the PT need not be on-site but must be readily available)
C. No supervision if the PTA has 2 years of experience
D. Telehealth supervision only
Rationale: General supervision is required for PTAs; the PT must be available for consultation but not
necessarily on premises.
8. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory reporter obligation for a physical therapist in NYS?
A. Reporting suspected child abuse
B. Reporting suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult
C. Reporting a colleague’s minor billing error
D. Reporting suspected abuse of a person with a disability
, Rationale: Mandatory reporting applies to child, vulnerable adult, and disabled person abuse, but not
administrative billing errors.
9. A physical therapist receives a subpoena for a patient’s records. The patient has not consented. The
therapist should:
A. Immediately release the records
B. Consult with the patient or seek a court order before releasing
C. Release only the billing information
D. Destroy the records to protect privacy
Rationale: The therapist should attempt to notify the patient or obtain legal guidance; a subpoena does
not override patient confidentiality without an opportunity to object.
10. Which entity in NYS has the authority to revoke or suspend a physical therapy license?
A. The NYS Department of Health
B. The NYS Board of Regents, after a hearing
C. The local county medical society
D. The NYS Physical Therapy Association
Rationale: The Board of Regents, on recommendation of the State Board for Physical Therapy, has
disciplinary authority.
11. A physical therapist wants to open a private practice. Under NYS law, which of the following is
required?
A. A physician’s on-site supervision
B. Professional entity formation (e.g., PLLC) and adherence to business laws
C. A certificate of need from the Department of Health
D. Board certification in orthopedics
Rationale: PTs may own practices, but must form a professional entity like a PLLC and comply with
Education Law and business regulations.
12. Continuing education hours for NYS physical therapists may include all EXCEPT:
A. Live webinars approved by the NYSED
B. Personal recreational activities related to fitness
C. Attending a state conference on ethics
D. Publishing a peer-reviewed article on PT
Rationale: CE must be formal, approved learning activities; personal recreation is not qualifying.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027 (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY A+
1. A physical therapist licensed in another state wishes to practice in New York. What is the primary
requirement for initial licensure by endorsement?
A. Proof of 5 years of active practice in the other state
B. Successful completion of the NYS jurisprudence exam and meeting all current licensure
requirements
C. A letter of recommendation from a NYS licensed physician
D. Payment of a reduced fee without further examination
Rationale: NYS endorsement requires the applicant to meet all current NYS licensure requirements,
including passing the jurisprudence exam, regardless of prior licensure elsewhere.
2. Under NYS Education Law, what is the maximum number of continuing education (CE) hours a
physical therapist must complete during each triennial registration period?
A. 24 hours
B. 36 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 50 hours
Rationale: NYS mandates 36 hours of approved CE every three years for PTs to maintain registration.
3. A patient refuses treatment despite the physical therapist’s recommendation. The therapist should:
A. Document the refusal and continue treatment if clinically necessary
B. Respect the refusal, document it, and discharge or modify the plan accordingly
C. Ask the patient’s family to override the refusal
D. Report the patient to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct
Rationale: Informed consent includes the right to refuse treatment. The therapist must respect
autonomy and document.
,4. Which of the following actions constitutes professional misconduct in NYS for a physical therapist?
A. Refusing to treat a patient without insurance
B. Having a sexual relationship with a current patient
C. Charging a fee for a missed appointment
D. Delegating gait training to a licensed PT aide
Rationale: Sexual contact with a current patient is explicitly prohibited as professional misconduct
under NYS Education Law.
5. The New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act is primarily found in which section of law?
A. Public Health Law
B. Education Law, Article 136
C. Mental Hygiene Law
D. Workers’ Compensation Law
Rationale: Article 136 of the NYS Education Law governs the practice of physical therapy.
6. How often must a physical therapist registered in NYS renew their registration?
A. Annually
B. Every three years
C. Every two years
D. Every five years
Rationale: NYS registration for PTs is triennial, requiring renewal every 36 months.
7. A physical therapist supervises a physical therapist assistant (PTA). What is the minimum level of
supervision required for a PTA providing treatment to a stable patient?
A. Direct, on-site supervision
B. General supervision (the PT need not be on-site but must be readily available)
C. No supervision if the PTA has 2 years of experience
D. Telehealth supervision only
Rationale: General supervision is required for PTAs; the PT must be available for consultation but not
necessarily on premises.
8. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory reporter obligation for a physical therapist in NYS?
A. Reporting suspected child abuse
B. Reporting suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult
C. Reporting a colleague’s minor billing error
D. Reporting suspected abuse of a person with a disability
, Rationale: Mandatory reporting applies to child, vulnerable adult, and disabled person abuse, but not
administrative billing errors.
9. A physical therapist receives a subpoena for a patient’s records. The patient has not consented. The
therapist should:
A. Immediately release the records
B. Consult with the patient or seek a court order before releasing
C. Release only the billing information
D. Destroy the records to protect privacy
Rationale: The therapist should attempt to notify the patient or obtain legal guidance; a subpoena does
not override patient confidentiality without an opportunity to object.
10. Which entity in NYS has the authority to revoke or suspend a physical therapy license?
A. The NYS Department of Health
B. The NYS Board of Regents, after a hearing
C. The local county medical society
D. The NYS Physical Therapy Association
Rationale: The Board of Regents, on recommendation of the State Board for Physical Therapy, has
disciplinary authority.
11. A physical therapist wants to open a private practice. Under NYS law, which of the following is
required?
A. A physician’s on-site supervision
B. Professional entity formation (e.g., PLLC) and adherence to business laws
C. A certificate of need from the Department of Health
D. Board certification in orthopedics
Rationale: PTs may own practices, but must form a professional entity like a PLLC and comply with
Education Law and business regulations.
12. Continuing education hours for NYS physical therapists may include all EXCEPT:
A. Live webinars approved by the NYSED
B. Personal recreational activities related to fitness
C. Attending a state conference on ethics
D. Publishing a peer-reviewed article on PT
Rationale: CE must be formal, approved learning activities; personal recreation is not qualifying.
