NE Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide
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Physical Therapy Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-to update and recodify statutes
relating to the practice of physical therapy. Nothing in the act shall be construed to
expand the scope of practice of physical therapy as it existed prior to July 14, 2006.
Legislative Findings - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Legislature recognizes the need for
regulation of persons and businesses providing health and health-related services and
environmental services. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for such regulation
through the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Uniform Credentialing Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare by (a) providing for the credentialing of persons and businesses that
provide health and health-related services and environmental services which are made
subject to the act and (b) the development, establishment, and enforcement of
standards for such services and (2) to provide for the efficient, adequate, and safe
practice of such persons and businesses.
Legislative Intent, Dept of Review of Credentialed Professions and Business -
CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that quality health care
services and human services be provided to the public and basic standards be
developed to protect the public health and safety and that professions be regulated by
the state only when it is demonstrated that such regulation is in the best interests of the
public.
(2) The department shall periodically review each credentialed profession and business
to determine if continued credentialing is needed to protect the public.
Boars, purposes, duties, advisory committees or bodies authorized - CORRECT
ANSWERS-(1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare
of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
(2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum
standards of proficiency and competency (b) providing recommendations in accordance
with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of
credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislation, and (d) providing the
department with recommendations on regulations to carry out the Uniform Credentialing
Act in accordance with section 38-126.
(3) Each board may appoint advisory committees or other advisory bodies as necessary
for specific purposes. At least one board member shall serve on each advisory
committee or body, and other members may be appointed from outside the board.
,PT Defined - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) Examining, evaluating, and testing individuals
with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations,
and disabilities or other conditions related to health and movement and, through
analysis of the evaluative process, developing a plan of therapeutic intervention and
prognosis while assessing the ongoing effects of the intervention
(2) Alleviating impairment, functional limitation, or disabilities by designing,
implementing, or modifying therapeutic interventions which may include any of the
following: Therapeutic exercise; functional training in home, community, or work
integration or reintegration related to physical movement and mobility; therapeutic
massage; mobilization or manual therapy; recommendation, application, and fabrication
of assistive, adaptive, protective, and supportive devices and equipment; airway
clearance techniques; integumentary protection techniques; nonsurgical debridement
and wound care; physical agents or modalities; mechanical and electrotherapeutic
modalities; and patient-related instruction; but which does not include the making of a
medical diagnosis;
(3) Purchasing, storing, and administering topical and aerosol medication in compliance
with applicable rules and regulations of the Board of Pharmacy regarding the storage of
such medication
(4) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation, or disability, including
the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and wellness; and
(5) Engaging in administration, consultation, education, and research
Physical therapist - CORRECT ANSWERS-a person licensed to practice physical
therapy under the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
PTA - CORRECT ANSWERS-means a person certified as a physical therapist assistant
under the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
PT aide - CORRECT ANSWERS-means a person who is trained under the direction of
a physical therapist and who performs treatment-related and non-treatment-related
tasks.
Exemptions - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) A member of another profession who is
credentialed by the department and who is acting within the scope of practice of his or
her profession;
(2) A student in an approved educational program who is performing physical therapy or
related services within the scope of such program and under the direct supervision of a
physical therapist;
(3) A person practicing physical therapy or as a physical therapist assistant in this state
who serves in the armed forces of the United States or the United States Public Health
Service or who is employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or
other federal agencies, if their practice is limited to that service or employment;
(4) A person credentialed to practice physical therapy or as a physical therapist
assistant in another jurisdiction of the United States or in another country who is
teaching physical therapy or demonstrating or providing physical therapy or related
services in connection with an educational program in this state;
,(5) A person credentialed to practice physical therapy in another jurisdiction of the
United States or in another country who, by contract or employment, is providing
physical therapy or related services in this state to individuals affiliated with established
athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies while such teams,
organizations, or companies are present and temporarily practicing, competing, or
performing in this state; or
(6) A person employed by a school district, educational service unit, or other public or
private educational institution or entity serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade
students who is providing personal assistance services, including mobility and transfer
activities, such as assisting with ambulation with and without aids; positioning in
adaptive equipment; application of brace
PT aide, authorized activities - CORRECT ANSWERS-may perform treatment-related
and non-treatment-related tasks under the supervision of a physical therapist or a
physical therapist assistant.
Every applicant for a license to practice physical therapy shall: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-(1) Present proof of completion of an approved educational program
(2) In the case of an applicant who has been trained as a physical therapist in a foreign
country, (a) present documentation of completion of a course of professional instruction
substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency as
determined by the board and (b) present proof of proficiency in the English language
(3) Successfully complete an examination approved by the department, with the
recommendation of the board.
Every applicant for a certificate to practice as a PTA shall: - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1)
Present proof of completion of an approved educational program; and
(2) Successfully complete an examination approved by the department, with the
recommendation of the board.
License requirements for a physical therapist. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Education:
Submit an official transcript sent directly from the issuing institution, verifying completion
of an approved physical therapist educational program.
Examination: Submit proof of passing the licensure examination with a scaled score that
is greater than or equal to 600 on the National Physical Therapist Examination and pass
the Jurisprudence (NE LAW) Examination with a scaled score that is greater than or
equal to 600.
Licensed in another jurisdiction currently practicing
Applicants must meet requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10 and in 172 NAC 137-
003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137-003.01(B).
Licensed in another jurisdiction and has not practiced within the 3 years preceding the
application
Applicants must meet requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10 and in 172 NAC 137-
003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137- 003.01(B) and must provide documentation of obtaining
, 50 hours of acceptable continuing education for a physical therapist within the 3 years
immediately preceding the date of application.
Passed licensure examination but not practicing SAME^^^
Applicants that have met the license requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10, 172 NAC
137-003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137-003.01(B), who passed the licensure examination
more than 3 years prior to the time of application must provide documentation of
obtaining 50 hours of acceptable continuing education for a physical therapist within the
3 years immediately preceding the date of application.
Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-means supervision in which the supervising
practitioner is physically present and immediately available and does not include
supervision provided by means of telecommunication.
General Supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-means supervision either onsite or by
means of telecommunication.
Adequate Patient Records - CORRECT ANSWERS-legible records that contain at a
minimum:
Sufficient information to identify the patient
An evaluation of objective findings
A diagnosis
A plan of care
A treatment record
A discharge plan
Approved EDU program - CORRECT ANSWERS-A program for the education and
training of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical
Therapy Association or by equivalent standards established by the Board
Audit - CORRECT ANSWERS-The selection of licensees or certificate holders for
verification of satisfactory completion of continuing competency requirements during a
specified time period.
Certification Examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-The National Physical Therapist
Assistant Examination and Jurisprudence (NE LAW) Examination approved by the
Department upon the recommendation of the Board.
Continuing Competency Activities - CORRECT ANSWERS-are those appropriate
learning experiences physical therapists and physical therapist assistants undertake to
expand their scope of knowledge beyond the initial preparation for the profession of
physical therapy.
Hour - CORRECT ANSWERS-As it relates to continuing education, an hour is at least
60 minutes of participation in an organized learning experience otherwise known as a
"contact hour."
2026||Questions With Correct And
Verified Answers||Brand New!!
Physical Therapy Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-to update and recodify statutes
relating to the practice of physical therapy. Nothing in the act shall be construed to
expand the scope of practice of physical therapy as it existed prior to July 14, 2006.
Legislative Findings - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Legislature recognizes the need for
regulation of persons and businesses providing health and health-related services and
environmental services. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for such regulation
through the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Uniform Credentialing Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare by (a) providing for the credentialing of persons and businesses that
provide health and health-related services and environmental services which are made
subject to the act and (b) the development, establishment, and enforcement of
standards for such services and (2) to provide for the efficient, adequate, and safe
practice of such persons and businesses.
Legislative Intent, Dept of Review of Credentialed Professions and Business -
CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that quality health care
services and human services be provided to the public and basic standards be
developed to protect the public health and safety and that professions be regulated by
the state only when it is demonstrated that such regulation is in the best interests of the
public.
(2) The department shall periodically review each credentialed profession and business
to determine if continued credentialing is needed to protect the public.
Boars, purposes, duties, advisory committees or bodies authorized - CORRECT
ANSWERS-(1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare
of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
(2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum
standards of proficiency and competency (b) providing recommendations in accordance
with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of
credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislation, and (d) providing the
department with recommendations on regulations to carry out the Uniform Credentialing
Act in accordance with section 38-126.
(3) Each board may appoint advisory committees or other advisory bodies as necessary
for specific purposes. At least one board member shall serve on each advisory
committee or body, and other members may be appointed from outside the board.
,PT Defined - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) Examining, evaluating, and testing individuals
with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations,
and disabilities or other conditions related to health and movement and, through
analysis of the evaluative process, developing a plan of therapeutic intervention and
prognosis while assessing the ongoing effects of the intervention
(2) Alleviating impairment, functional limitation, or disabilities by designing,
implementing, or modifying therapeutic interventions which may include any of the
following: Therapeutic exercise; functional training in home, community, or work
integration or reintegration related to physical movement and mobility; therapeutic
massage; mobilization or manual therapy; recommendation, application, and fabrication
of assistive, adaptive, protective, and supportive devices and equipment; airway
clearance techniques; integumentary protection techniques; nonsurgical debridement
and wound care; physical agents or modalities; mechanical and electrotherapeutic
modalities; and patient-related instruction; but which does not include the making of a
medical diagnosis;
(3) Purchasing, storing, and administering topical and aerosol medication in compliance
with applicable rules and regulations of the Board of Pharmacy regarding the storage of
such medication
(4) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation, or disability, including
the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and wellness; and
(5) Engaging in administration, consultation, education, and research
Physical therapist - CORRECT ANSWERS-a person licensed to practice physical
therapy under the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
PTA - CORRECT ANSWERS-means a person certified as a physical therapist assistant
under the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
PT aide - CORRECT ANSWERS-means a person who is trained under the direction of
a physical therapist and who performs treatment-related and non-treatment-related
tasks.
Exemptions - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) A member of another profession who is
credentialed by the department and who is acting within the scope of practice of his or
her profession;
(2) A student in an approved educational program who is performing physical therapy or
related services within the scope of such program and under the direct supervision of a
physical therapist;
(3) A person practicing physical therapy or as a physical therapist assistant in this state
who serves in the armed forces of the United States or the United States Public Health
Service or who is employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or
other federal agencies, if their practice is limited to that service or employment;
(4) A person credentialed to practice physical therapy or as a physical therapist
assistant in another jurisdiction of the United States or in another country who is
teaching physical therapy or demonstrating or providing physical therapy or related
services in connection with an educational program in this state;
,(5) A person credentialed to practice physical therapy in another jurisdiction of the
United States or in another country who, by contract or employment, is providing
physical therapy or related services in this state to individuals affiliated with established
athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies while such teams,
organizations, or companies are present and temporarily practicing, competing, or
performing in this state; or
(6) A person employed by a school district, educational service unit, or other public or
private educational institution or entity serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade
students who is providing personal assistance services, including mobility and transfer
activities, such as assisting with ambulation with and without aids; positioning in
adaptive equipment; application of brace
PT aide, authorized activities - CORRECT ANSWERS-may perform treatment-related
and non-treatment-related tasks under the supervision of a physical therapist or a
physical therapist assistant.
Every applicant for a license to practice physical therapy shall: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-(1) Present proof of completion of an approved educational program
(2) In the case of an applicant who has been trained as a physical therapist in a foreign
country, (a) present documentation of completion of a course of professional instruction
substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency as
determined by the board and (b) present proof of proficiency in the English language
(3) Successfully complete an examination approved by the department, with the
recommendation of the board.
Every applicant for a certificate to practice as a PTA shall: - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1)
Present proof of completion of an approved educational program; and
(2) Successfully complete an examination approved by the department, with the
recommendation of the board.
License requirements for a physical therapist. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Education:
Submit an official transcript sent directly from the issuing institution, verifying completion
of an approved physical therapist educational program.
Examination: Submit proof of passing the licensure examination with a scaled score that
is greater than or equal to 600 on the National Physical Therapist Examination and pass
the Jurisprudence (NE LAW) Examination with a scaled score that is greater than or
equal to 600.
Licensed in another jurisdiction currently practicing
Applicants must meet requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10 and in 172 NAC 137-
003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137-003.01(B).
Licensed in another jurisdiction and has not practiced within the 3 years preceding the
application
Applicants must meet requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10 and in 172 NAC 137-
003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137- 003.01(B) and must provide documentation of obtaining
, 50 hours of acceptable continuing education for a physical therapist within the 3 years
immediately preceding the date of application.
Passed licensure examination but not practicing SAME^^^
Applicants that have met the license requirements outlined in 172 NAC 10, 172 NAC
137-003.01(A) and 172 NAC 137-003.01(B), who passed the licensure examination
more than 3 years prior to the time of application must provide documentation of
obtaining 50 hours of acceptable continuing education for a physical therapist within the
3 years immediately preceding the date of application.
Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-means supervision in which the supervising
practitioner is physically present and immediately available and does not include
supervision provided by means of telecommunication.
General Supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-means supervision either onsite or by
means of telecommunication.
Adequate Patient Records - CORRECT ANSWERS-legible records that contain at a
minimum:
Sufficient information to identify the patient
An evaluation of objective findings
A diagnosis
A plan of care
A treatment record
A discharge plan
Approved EDU program - CORRECT ANSWERS-A program for the education and
training of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical
Therapy Association or by equivalent standards established by the Board
Audit - CORRECT ANSWERS-The selection of licensees or certificate holders for
verification of satisfactory completion of continuing competency requirements during a
specified time period.
Certification Examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-The National Physical Therapist
Assistant Examination and Jurisprudence (NE LAW) Examination approved by the
Department upon the recommendation of the Board.
Continuing Competency Activities - CORRECT ANSWERS-are those appropriate
learning experiences physical therapists and physical therapist assistants undertake to
expand their scope of knowledge beyond the initial preparation for the profession of
physical therapy.
Hour - CORRECT ANSWERS-As it relates to continuing education, an hour is at least
60 minutes of participation in an organized learning experience otherwise known as a
"contact hour."
