PrepIQ Maine Physical Therapist Ultimate
Exam
1. Under Maine law (32 M.R.S. §3113-A), what is required for a
person to practice as a physical therapist in Maine?
A) Graduation from any healthcare program
B) A valid license issued in accordance with the Physical Therapist
Practice Act
C) Certification by the American Physical Therapy Association
D) Registration with the Maine Department of Health and Human
Services
Answer: B) A valid license issued in accordance with the Physical
Therapist Practice Act
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3113-A states: "A person may not practice or
profess to be authorized to practice physical therapy or physiotherapy as
a physical therapist in this State... unless that person is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter".
,2. Which of the following may a licensed physical therapist NOT do
under Maine law?
A) Utilize manipulative techniques within the scope of their profession
B) Apply manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine upon
consultation with and referral by a duly licensed doctor
C) Use roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic purposes
D) Treat patients without referral under specific conditions
Answer: C) Use roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic purposes
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3113-A explicitly states: "A licensed physical
therapist may not use roentgen rays or radium or use electricity for
surgical purposes".
3. Under the Physical Therapist Practice Act, a physical therapist
may apply manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine only
under what condition?
A) Upon consultation with, and referral by, a licensed doctor of medicine,
surgery, chiropractic, or osteopathy
B) After completing a specialized certification course
C) With written consent from the patient
D) When no other treatment options are available
,Answer: A) Upon consultation with, and referral by, a licensed
doctor of medicine, surgery, chiropractic, or osteopathy
Rationale: The statute states: "Physical therapists may not apply
manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine except upon
consultation with, and referral by, a duly licensed doctor of medicine,
surgery, chiropractic or osteopathy".
4. According to 32 M.R.S. §3114-A, which of the following is
required to qualify for a physical therapist license?
A) A bachelor's degree in any field
B) Graduation from an accredited educational program for physical
therapists approved by the board
C) Five years of supervised clinical experience
D) Completion of a medical degree
Answer: B) Graduation from an accredited educational program for
physical therapists approved by the board
Rationale: Section 3114-A(1)(B) requires applicants to be "a graduate of
an educational program for the physical therapist... that is accredited by
an agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education
or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, or both, and approved
by the board".
, 5. What examination must a physical therapy applicant pass to
qualify for licensure in Maine?
A) Maine State Jurisprudence Examination only
B) An examination approved by the board to determine fitness to
practice
C) The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
D) The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam
Answer: B) An examination approved by the board to determine
fitness to practice
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3114-A(1)(C) requires applicants to "pass an
examination, approved by the board, to determine the applicant's fitness
to practice as a physical therapist".
6. Under 32 M.R.S. §3114-A, what additional requirement applies to
applicants trained in another country?
A) They must complete a full US physical therapy program regardless of
previous education
B) They must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
C) They must have practiced for 10 years in their home country
D) They must pass an additional practical examination
Exam
1. Under Maine law (32 M.R.S. §3113-A), what is required for a
person to practice as a physical therapist in Maine?
A) Graduation from any healthcare program
B) A valid license issued in accordance with the Physical Therapist
Practice Act
C) Certification by the American Physical Therapy Association
D) Registration with the Maine Department of Health and Human
Services
Answer: B) A valid license issued in accordance with the Physical
Therapist Practice Act
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3113-A states: "A person may not practice or
profess to be authorized to practice physical therapy or physiotherapy as
a physical therapist in this State... unless that person is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter".
,2. Which of the following may a licensed physical therapist NOT do
under Maine law?
A) Utilize manipulative techniques within the scope of their profession
B) Apply manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine upon
consultation with and referral by a duly licensed doctor
C) Use roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic purposes
D) Treat patients without referral under specific conditions
Answer: C) Use roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic purposes
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3113-A explicitly states: "A licensed physical
therapist may not use roentgen rays or radium or use electricity for
surgical purposes".
3. Under the Physical Therapist Practice Act, a physical therapist
may apply manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine only
under what condition?
A) Upon consultation with, and referral by, a licensed doctor of medicine,
surgery, chiropractic, or osteopathy
B) After completing a specialized certification course
C) With written consent from the patient
D) When no other treatment options are available
,Answer: A) Upon consultation with, and referral by, a licensed
doctor of medicine, surgery, chiropractic, or osteopathy
Rationale: The statute states: "Physical therapists may not apply
manipulative thrust to the vertebrae of the spine except upon
consultation with, and referral by, a duly licensed doctor of medicine,
surgery, chiropractic or osteopathy".
4. According to 32 M.R.S. §3114-A, which of the following is
required to qualify for a physical therapist license?
A) A bachelor's degree in any field
B) Graduation from an accredited educational program for physical
therapists approved by the board
C) Five years of supervised clinical experience
D) Completion of a medical degree
Answer: B) Graduation from an accredited educational program for
physical therapists approved by the board
Rationale: Section 3114-A(1)(B) requires applicants to be "a graduate of
an educational program for the physical therapist... that is accredited by
an agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education
or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, or both, and approved
by the board".
, 5. What examination must a physical therapy applicant pass to
qualify for licensure in Maine?
A) Maine State Jurisprudence Examination only
B) An examination approved by the board to determine fitness to
practice
C) The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
D) The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam
Answer: B) An examination approved by the board to determine
fitness to practice
Rationale: 32 M.R.S. §3114-A(1)(C) requires applicants to "pass an
examination, approved by the board, to determine the applicant's fitness
to practice as a physical therapist".
6. Under 32 M.R.S. §3114-A, what additional requirement applies to
applicants trained in another country?
A) They must complete a full US physical therapy program regardless of
previous education
B) They must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
C) They must have practiced for 10 years in their home country
D) They must pass an additional practical examination
