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, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: QUICK REFRESH OF STATE LAW F F F F F
(Just because I am a nerd)
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Answer: The Constitution of Florida is the foremost source of state law.
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Legislation is enacted by the Florida Legislature and published in the "Laws" of
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Florida...
and codified in the Florida "Statutes".
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State agencies publish "regulations" (sometimes called administrative law) in
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the Florida "Administrative Register" (FAR)...
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which are in turn codified in the Florida "Administrative Code" (FAC). SO
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BASICALLY...
Florida "Laws" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
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organized (codified) into statutes F F F
Florida "Regulations" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
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organized (codified) in the administrative code.
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The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) is the official compilation of
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administrative rules for the state of Florida. The Department of State oversees
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the publishing of the FAC and updates it weekly.
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A rule is an official statement that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or
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policy or describes the procedure or practice requirements of an agency and
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includes any form which imposes any requirement or solicits any information
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not specifically required by law or by an existing rule. The term also includes the
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amendment or repeal of a rule. F F F F F
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Question:
CHAPTER 456 of the Florida Statutes F F F F F F
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING F F F
ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONS & OCCUPATIONS:
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IN FLORIDA (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
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Question:
CHAPTER 486 of the Florida Statutes F F F F F F
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING F F F
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY F F F
Question:
CHAPTER 64B17 of the Florida Administrative Code
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Answer: FLORIDA REGULATION F F
WHICH EXPANDS UPON CHAPTER 486
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Question:
64B17
Answer: "64" - Indicates FL DEPT OF HEALTH "Exec Agency"
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"B17" - Indicates the BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE, which is a
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"Division" of the Florida Department of Health
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SO BASICALLY...
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64B17 indicates the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, AND...
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64B17 are the rules on the FAC that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy
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and which are regulated and enforced by the Board of Physical Therapy
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Practice which is a Division of the Florida Department of Health.
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Question:
How many members does the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice have?
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Answer: 7 members *Note: Board members may for 4 year terms
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Question:
Who appointed the members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice?
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Answer: Governor F
All are subject to confirmation by the Senate
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Question:
How many members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy practice shall be
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licensed physical therapists F F
Answer: 5 F
of the 7 members
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Question:
Is it unlawful for a PTA who is licensed in another state to start working in the
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state of Florida without a Florida license?
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Answer: YES F
All PTAs working in the state of Florida must have a valid temporary OR
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permanent Florida license. F F
Question:
The purpose and intent of the FLORIDA legislation
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(456, 486, and 64B17) F F F
F F
, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: QUICK REFRESH OF STATE LAW F F F F F
(Just because I am a nerd)
F F F F F
Answer: The Constitution of Florida is the foremost source of state law.
F F F F F F F F F F F F
Legislation is enacted by the Florida Legislature and published in the "Laws" of
F F F F F F F F F F F F F
Florida...
and codified in the Florida "Statutes".
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State agencies publish "regulations" (sometimes called administrative law) in
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the Florida "Administrative Register" (FAR)...
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which are in turn codified in the Florida "Administrative Code" (FAC). SO
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BASICALLY...
Florida "Laws" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
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organized (codified) into statutes F F F
Florida "Regulations" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
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organized (codified) in the administrative code.
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The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) is the official compilation of
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administrative rules for the state of Florida. The Department of State oversees
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the publishing of the FAC and updates it weekly.
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A rule is an official statement that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or
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policy or describes the procedure or practice requirements of an agency and
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includes any form which imposes any requirement or solicits any information
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not specifically required by law or by an existing rule. The term also includes the
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amendment or repeal of a rule. F F F F F
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Question:
CHAPTER 456 of the Florida Statutes F F F F F F
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING F F F
ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONS & OCCUPATIONS:
F F F F
IN FLORIDA (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
F F F
Question:
CHAPTER 486 of the Florida Statutes F F F F F F
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING F F F
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY F F F
Question:
CHAPTER 64B17 of the Florida Administrative Code
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Answer: FLORIDA REGULATION F F
WHICH EXPANDS UPON CHAPTER 486
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Question:
64B17
Answer: "64" - Indicates FL DEPT OF HEALTH "Exec Agency"
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"B17" - Indicates the BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE, which is a
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"Division" of the Florida Department of Health
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SO BASICALLY...
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64B17 indicates the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, AND...
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64B17 are the rules on the FAC that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy
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and which are regulated and enforced by the Board of Physical Therapy
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Practice which is a Division of the Florida Department of Health.
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Question:
How many members does the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice have?
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Answer: 7 members *Note: Board members may for 4 year terms
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Question:
Who appointed the members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice?
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Answer: Governor F
All are subject to confirmation by the Senate
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Question:
How many members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy practice shall be
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licensed physical therapists F F
Answer: 5 F
of the 7 members
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Question:
Is it unlawful for a PTA who is licensed in another state to start working in the
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state of Florida without a Florida license?
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Answer: YES F
All PTAs working in the state of Florida must have a valid temporary OR
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permanent Florida license. F F
Question:
The purpose and intent of the FLORIDA legislation
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(456, 486, and 64B17) F F F
