JURISPRUDENCE EXAM #1
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
True or False: Podiatrists, nurses, and speech-language therapists are all able to own
shares in a physical therapy
corporation as long as total ownership shares by these parties does not exceed 49% of
the total
shares. - ANSWER -TRUE, only Chiropractors are not listed among the individuals who
are able to own shares in a physical
therapy corporation.
A student failed the NPTE twice within 8 months prior to 3rd attempt. What must occur
next?
A) For each attempt, a re-exam fee is required
B) Completion of certified remediation course
C) Written appeal to PT Board of California
D) Wait 6 months for next attempt - ANSWER -A) For each attempt, a re-exam fee is
required
A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that
are our of the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship
to be lawful which of the following criteria needs to be met?
a. Any amount of cash incentive for patient referrals is prohibited.
b. Kickbacks are unlawful and the California Physical Therapy Board would notify the
involved
individuals of such and potentially lay down disciplinary actions if referrals had already
occurred.
c. Even if the patients are aware of the relationship, the presence of payment for
referrals is still a
kickback and is considered unlawful.
d. A licensee receiving compensation by a physician for referrals is termed a kickback.
This is
unlawful and prohibited. - ANSWER -d. A licensee receiving compensation by a
physician for referrals is termed a kickback. This is
unlawful and prohibited.
A licensee who was cited for unprofessional conduct in 2014 has recently been issued
an additional
citation for driving under the influence in May of 2018. In what year will the original
citation in 2014
be eliminated from the licensee's record?
, a. 2019 is an appropriate response if the patient did not have the additional citation in
2018.
b. 2021 does not meet the required five years for the citation in 2018.
c. A citation shall be removed from an individual's record following a duration of five
years from
the most recent citation. In this case, the citation that occurred in 2018 carries the 2014
citation
with it until the year 2023.
d. 2025 is beyond the required five years since the citation in 2018. These citations
would already be
removed from the record. - ANSWER -c. A citation shall be removed from an individual's
record following a duration of five years from
the most recent citation. In this case, the citation that occurred in 2018 carries the 2014
citation
with it until the year 2023.
A licensee continues to administer treatment to a patient despite the patient having no
functional
limitations and all goals met. Which of the following punishments represents the
WORST disciplinary
action that the licensee may receive?
a. A misdemeanor with a $1000 fine exceeds what can occur with excessive
prescription of treatment.
b. For excessive prescription of treatment a licensee can be disciplined with a
misdemeanor and a
fine that will not exceed $600. There is also the possibility of imprisonment for 180 days.
c. A felony is reserved for higher forms of crime beyond a misdemeanor. It can include a
level of
violence or non violence. It does not apply to this scenario.
d. A felony is reserved for higher forms of crime beyond a misdemeanor. It can include
a level of
violence or non violence. It does not apply to this scenario. - ANSWER -b. For
excessive prescription of treatment a licensee can be disciplined with a misdemeanor
and a
fine that will not exceed $600. There is also the possibility of imprisonment for 180 days.
When creating a continuing education class, what is a required to be considered a
continuing education presentation? - ANSWER -A bibliography is required for a
continuing education presentation so that the participants are able to reference the
material used
How many calendar days does a licensee have to notify the board of a change of
address? - ANSWER -Up to 30 calendar days to notify the board of a change of
address
Which of the following statements about license renewal is TRUE?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
True or False: Podiatrists, nurses, and speech-language therapists are all able to own
shares in a physical therapy
corporation as long as total ownership shares by these parties does not exceed 49% of
the total
shares. - ANSWER -TRUE, only Chiropractors are not listed among the individuals who
are able to own shares in a physical
therapy corporation.
A student failed the NPTE twice within 8 months prior to 3rd attempt. What must occur
next?
A) For each attempt, a re-exam fee is required
B) Completion of certified remediation course
C) Written appeal to PT Board of California
D) Wait 6 months for next attempt - ANSWER -A) For each attempt, a re-exam fee is
required
A physician offers to pay for patient referrals from a physical therapist for patients that
are our of the scope of direct access physical therapy care. In order for this relationship
to be lawful which of the following criteria needs to be met?
a. Any amount of cash incentive for patient referrals is prohibited.
b. Kickbacks are unlawful and the California Physical Therapy Board would notify the
involved
individuals of such and potentially lay down disciplinary actions if referrals had already
occurred.
c. Even if the patients are aware of the relationship, the presence of payment for
referrals is still a
kickback and is considered unlawful.
d. A licensee receiving compensation by a physician for referrals is termed a kickback.
This is
unlawful and prohibited. - ANSWER -d. A licensee receiving compensation by a
physician for referrals is termed a kickback. This is
unlawful and prohibited.
A licensee who was cited for unprofessional conduct in 2014 has recently been issued
an additional
citation for driving under the influence in May of 2018. In what year will the original
citation in 2014
be eliminated from the licensee's record?
, a. 2019 is an appropriate response if the patient did not have the additional citation in
2018.
b. 2021 does not meet the required five years for the citation in 2018.
c. A citation shall be removed from an individual's record following a duration of five
years from
the most recent citation. In this case, the citation that occurred in 2018 carries the 2014
citation
with it until the year 2023.
d. 2025 is beyond the required five years since the citation in 2018. These citations
would already be
removed from the record. - ANSWER -c. A citation shall be removed from an individual's
record following a duration of five years from
the most recent citation. In this case, the citation that occurred in 2018 carries the 2014
citation
with it until the year 2023.
A licensee continues to administer treatment to a patient despite the patient having no
functional
limitations and all goals met. Which of the following punishments represents the
WORST disciplinary
action that the licensee may receive?
a. A misdemeanor with a $1000 fine exceeds what can occur with excessive
prescription of treatment.
b. For excessive prescription of treatment a licensee can be disciplined with a
misdemeanor and a
fine that will not exceed $600. There is also the possibility of imprisonment for 180 days.
c. A felony is reserved for higher forms of crime beyond a misdemeanor. It can include a
level of
violence or non violence. It does not apply to this scenario.
d. A felony is reserved for higher forms of crime beyond a misdemeanor. It can include
a level of
violence or non violence. It does not apply to this scenario. - ANSWER -b. For
excessive prescription of treatment a licensee can be disciplined with a misdemeanor
and a
fine that will not exceed $600. There is also the possibility of imprisonment for 180 days.
When creating a continuing education class, what is a required to be considered a
continuing education presentation? - ANSWER -A bibliography is required for a
continuing education presentation so that the participants are able to reference the
material used
How many calendar days does a licensee have to notify the board of a change of
address? - ANSWER -Up to 30 calendar days to notify the board of a change of
address
Which of the following statements about license renewal is TRUE?
