JURISPRUDENCE EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER -The PT of
record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the
patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER -Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER -18-font type
Which statement is FALSE?
a. The PTA Caucus allows PTA to provide higher input to the House of Delegates
(HOD)
b. PTA members of APTA are also members of the PTA Caucus
c. CAPTA oversees the development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for
the PTA
d. Donations to PT-Political Action Committee can help with future physical therapy
favorable legislative actions on Capitol Hill - ANSWER -CAPTA oversees the
development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for the PTA
A PTA received a request from the office of one of his patient's attorney to send copies
of the patient's file. Before sending the copies to the attorney, what does the PTA need
to acquire? - ANSWER -The patient's written authorization for release of copes
What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities?
a. The Aide transports the patient from the hospital room to the PT department
b. The Aide cleans the whirlpool
c. The Aide applies ultrasound tx the patient's l/s
d. The Aide orders medical equipment for a patient - ANSWER -. The Aide applies
ultrasound tx the patient's l/s
Where did the laws associated with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act
originate? - ANSWER -From the state legislature
Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate? -
ANSWER -the California Physical Therapy Board
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during
the course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER -Available in
person or by telecommunication
, Before a PTA can provide pt care the PT must provide the PTA with what information? -
ANSWER -The PT's goals and plan of care
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a
physical therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER -Only PTA who are
educated and trained in joint mobilization techniques should perform this procedure
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the
power to make legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action
for the agency to take? - ANSWER -The agency must immediately contact an agency
that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child
abuse or neglect? - ANSWER -Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a
fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or
passed the national board and state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER -File a new
application for licensure.
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER -The PT that did the evaluation
What is the estimate time for the State Board to process the application and determine if
the applicant has all the required information? - ANSWER -30 days
What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after applicant
has more corrections or clarifications and then notify the Federation of State Boards of
Physical Therapy? - ANSWER -60 days
Which of the following statements is NOT a regulation of the Physical Therapy Board?
a. The PTA must document each patient treatment
b. The PTA must sigh each treatment record
c. The PT must provide notice of change in the PT of record to the PTA
d. The PTA must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day - ANSWER -
The PTA must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy
Board rules?
a. Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
b. Pain medications are permitted for topical administration
c. Topical medications can only be delivered by iontophoresis
d. Topical medication delivery is outside the scope of the PTA - ANSWER -Prescription
medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide?
a. Able to work and treat patients independently
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER -The PT of
record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the
patient's treatment.
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER -Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER -18-font type
Which statement is FALSE?
a. The PTA Caucus allows PTA to provide higher input to the House of Delegates
(HOD)
b. PTA members of APTA are also members of the PTA Caucus
c. CAPTA oversees the development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for
the PTA
d. Donations to PT-Political Action Committee can help with future physical therapy
favorable legislative actions on Capitol Hill - ANSWER -CAPTA oversees the
development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for the PTA
A PTA received a request from the office of one of his patient's attorney to send copies
of the patient's file. Before sending the copies to the attorney, what does the PTA need
to acquire? - ANSWER -The patient's written authorization for release of copes
What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities?
a. The Aide transports the patient from the hospital room to the PT department
b. The Aide cleans the whirlpool
c. The Aide applies ultrasound tx the patient's l/s
d. The Aide orders medical equipment for a patient - ANSWER -. The Aide applies
ultrasound tx the patient's l/s
Where did the laws associated with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act
originate? - ANSWER -From the state legislature
Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate? -
ANSWER -the California Physical Therapy Board
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during
the course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER -Available in
person or by telecommunication
, Before a PTA can provide pt care the PT must provide the PTA with what information? -
ANSWER -The PT's goals and plan of care
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a
physical therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER -Only PTA who are
educated and trained in joint mobilization techniques should perform this procedure
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the
power to make legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action
for the agency to take? - ANSWER -The agency must immediately contact an agency
that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child
abuse or neglect? - ANSWER -Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a
fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or
passed the national board and state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER -File a new
application for licensure.
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER -The PT that did the evaluation
What is the estimate time for the State Board to process the application and determine if
the applicant has all the required information? - ANSWER -30 days
What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after applicant
has more corrections or clarifications and then notify the Federation of State Boards of
Physical Therapy? - ANSWER -60 days
Which of the following statements is NOT a regulation of the Physical Therapy Board?
a. The PTA must document each patient treatment
b. The PTA must sigh each treatment record
c. The PT must provide notice of change in the PT of record to the PTA
d. The PTA must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day - ANSWER -
The PTA must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy
Board rules?
a. Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
b. Pain medications are permitted for topical administration
c. Topical medications can only be delivered by iontophoresis
d. Topical medication delivery is outside the scope of the PTA - ANSWER -Prescription
medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide?
a. Able to work and treat patients independently
