Florida Board of Physical Therapy
MAXE · SIRUJ
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FL PT Jurisprudence Examination Review
EST. 1963
P R O T E C T I N G T H E H E A LT H , S A F E T Y, A N D W E L F A R E O F T H E P U B L I C
Florida Jurisprudence — Physical Therapy Practice Act
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — C H A PT E R 4 8 6
INSTITUTION Florida Board of Physical Therapy COURSE CODE Jurisprudence Exam
PROGRAM Physical Therapy Licensure ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Jurisprudence Exam — Practice TOTAL QUESTIONS 117 Questions
Questions
COURSE TITLE Florida Physical Therapy Practice FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Act Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover Chapter 486 of the Florida Statutes and related rules.
▸ Topics include licensure, supervision, CE requirements, and disciplinary actions.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current Florida Board of Physical Therapy regulations.
, SECTION I — FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Questions 1 – 117
ACT (CHAPTER 486)
1. A physical therapist is treating a patient without a referral. When must the PT obtain a
practitioner of record to review and sign the plan of care?
A. Immediately after the first visit
B. After 7 days of treatment
C. After 30 days of treatment
D. Only if the patient requests it
CORRECT ANSWER C — After 30 days of treatment
RATIONALE Under Florida law, a PT treating without a referral must obtain a practitioner of
record to review and sign the plan of care after 30 days of treatment. This ensures
appropriate medical oversight for ongoing physical therapy services.
2. Which of the following is TRUE regarding a temporary permit holder (PT)?
A. May practice independently for up to 6 months
B. Must be under direct supervision of a licensed PT
C. Can supervise a PTA
D. Does not require co-signature on documentation
CORRECT ANSWER B — Must be under direct supervision of a licensed PT
RATIONALE Temporary permit holders must practice under the direct supervision of a
licensed physical therapist. They cannot practice independently, supervise PTAs,
or practice without co-signature on documentation.
,3. Which action is considered unlawful practice?
A. A PTA performing therapeutic exercise under supervision
B. A PT using the title "physiotherapist"
C. A person using "PT" in their title without a license
D. A PT referring a patient to another provider
CORRECT ANSWER C — A person using "PT" in their title without a license
RATIONALE Using the title "PT" or "Physical Therapist" without a valid license constitutes
unlawful practice under Florida law. Only licensed physical therapists may use
these protected titles.
4. How many continuing education hours are required for license renewal in Florida?
A. 12 hours annually
B. 20 hours biennially
C. 24 hours biennially
D. 30 hours biennially
CORRECT ANSWER C — 24 hours biennially
RATIONALE Florida requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years (biennially) for
license renewal. This includes specific requirements for medical errors prevention
and Florida laws and rules.
5. Which of the following can a PT delegate to a PTA?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Re-evaluation
C. Assessment of progress
D. Interpretation of evaluation results
CORRECT ANSWER C — Assessment of progress
RATIONALE A PT may delegate assessment of progress to a PTA. However, initial evaluation,
re-evaluation, and interpretation of evaluation results require the clinical
judgment of a licensed PT and cannot be delegated.
, 6. A PT is treating a patient under direct access. At what point must the PT refer or consult
with a practitioner of record?
A. Immediately after evaluation
B. When the condition is outside the scope of PT
C. After 14 days of treatment
D. Only if the patient worsens
CORRECT ANSWER B — When the condition is outside the scope of PT
RATIONALE If a PT determines a patient's condition is outside the scope of physical therapy
practice, they must refer or consult with an appropriate practitioner of record.
This ensures patient safety and appropriate care.
7. Which of the following BEST describes direct supervision?
A. PT is available by phone only
B. PT is within geographic proximity
C. PT is physically present for consultation and direction
D. PT reviews documentation weekly
CORRECT ANSWER C — PT is physically present for consultation and direction
RATIONALE Direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for immediate
consultation and direction. This is the highest level of supervision required for
certain settings and activities.
MAXE · SIRUJ
★ ★
FL PT Jurisprudence Examination Review
EST. 1963
P R O T E C T I N G T H E H E A LT H , S A F E T Y, A N D W E L F A R E O F T H E P U B L I C
Florida Jurisprudence — Physical Therapy Practice Act
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — C H A PT E R 4 8 6
INSTITUTION Florida Board of Physical Therapy COURSE CODE Jurisprudence Exam
PROGRAM Physical Therapy Licensure ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Jurisprudence Exam — Practice TOTAL QUESTIONS 117 Questions
Questions
COURSE TITLE Florida Physical Therapy Practice FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Act Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover Chapter 486 of the Florida Statutes and related rules.
▸ Topics include licensure, supervision, CE requirements, and disciplinary actions.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current Florida Board of Physical Therapy regulations.
, SECTION I — FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Questions 1 – 117
ACT (CHAPTER 486)
1. A physical therapist is treating a patient without a referral. When must the PT obtain a
practitioner of record to review and sign the plan of care?
A. Immediately after the first visit
B. After 7 days of treatment
C. After 30 days of treatment
D. Only if the patient requests it
CORRECT ANSWER C — After 30 days of treatment
RATIONALE Under Florida law, a PT treating without a referral must obtain a practitioner of
record to review and sign the plan of care after 30 days of treatment. This ensures
appropriate medical oversight for ongoing physical therapy services.
2. Which of the following is TRUE regarding a temporary permit holder (PT)?
A. May practice independently for up to 6 months
B. Must be under direct supervision of a licensed PT
C. Can supervise a PTA
D. Does not require co-signature on documentation
CORRECT ANSWER B — Must be under direct supervision of a licensed PT
RATIONALE Temporary permit holders must practice under the direct supervision of a
licensed physical therapist. They cannot practice independently, supervise PTAs,
or practice without co-signature on documentation.
,3. Which action is considered unlawful practice?
A. A PTA performing therapeutic exercise under supervision
B. A PT using the title "physiotherapist"
C. A person using "PT" in their title without a license
D. A PT referring a patient to another provider
CORRECT ANSWER C — A person using "PT" in their title without a license
RATIONALE Using the title "PT" or "Physical Therapist" without a valid license constitutes
unlawful practice under Florida law. Only licensed physical therapists may use
these protected titles.
4. How many continuing education hours are required for license renewal in Florida?
A. 12 hours annually
B. 20 hours biennially
C. 24 hours biennially
D. 30 hours biennially
CORRECT ANSWER C — 24 hours biennially
RATIONALE Florida requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years (biennially) for
license renewal. This includes specific requirements for medical errors prevention
and Florida laws and rules.
5. Which of the following can a PT delegate to a PTA?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Re-evaluation
C. Assessment of progress
D. Interpretation of evaluation results
CORRECT ANSWER C — Assessment of progress
RATIONALE A PT may delegate assessment of progress to a PTA. However, initial evaluation,
re-evaluation, and interpretation of evaluation results require the clinical
judgment of a licensed PT and cannot be delegated.
, 6. A PT is treating a patient under direct access. At what point must the PT refer or consult
with a practitioner of record?
A. Immediately after evaluation
B. When the condition is outside the scope of PT
C. After 14 days of treatment
D. Only if the patient worsens
CORRECT ANSWER B — When the condition is outside the scope of PT
RATIONALE If a PT determines a patient's condition is outside the scope of physical therapy
practice, they must refer or consult with an appropriate practitioner of record.
This ensures patient safety and appropriate care.
7. Which of the following BEST describes direct supervision?
A. PT is available by phone only
B. PT is within geographic proximity
C. PT is physically present for consultation and direction
D. PT reviews documentation weekly
CORRECT ANSWER C — PT is physically present for consultation and direction
RATIONALE Direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for immediate
consultation and direction. This is the highest level of supervision required for
certain settings and activities.
