DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the max number of students, aides, assistants, or first time applications under
the PTs supervision?
Correct Answer
3
Question 2
If you are a first time applicant practicing and fails the boards, can you still practice?
Correct Answer
no
Question 3
What are the 11 APTA Code of
Ethics principles?
Correct Answer
Compassion
Trust
Law
Judgment
Competence
Promotion
Remuneration
Information
Protect
Society
Colleagues
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,Question 4
Is a supervising PT fully responsible for the student?
Correct Answer
yes
Question 5
How many expired CEU is the max?
Correct Answer
10
Question 6
What does direct supervision mean?
Correct Answer
PT is available on the premises w/n vocal communication either directly or by a
device
Question 7
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval?
Correct Answer
no
Question 8
What is the max in service CEUs per year?
Correct Answer
10
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, Question 9
What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member?
Correct Answer
-18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be employed in the HC
industry
Question 10
principle 11
Correct Answer
respect colleagues
Question 11
How many CEUs do I get if I publish a book, review, review paper, or abstract?
Correct Answer
1 CEU or 10 hours
Question 12
scope of PT aide
Correct Answer
-gait practice
-ADLs
-transfer activities
-cold/hot packs
-hydrotherapy
-whirlpool
-therapeutic exercise
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the max number of students, aides, assistants, or first time applications under
the PTs supervision?
Correct Answer
3
Question 2
If you are a first time applicant practicing and fails the boards, can you still practice?
Correct Answer
no
Question 3
What are the 11 APTA Code of
Ethics principles?
Correct Answer
Compassion
Trust
Law
Judgment
Competence
Promotion
Remuneration
Information
Protect
Society
Colleagues
Page 1 of 16
,Question 4
Is a supervising PT fully responsible for the student?
Correct Answer
yes
Question 5
How many expired CEU is the max?
Correct Answer
10
Question 6
What does direct supervision mean?
Correct Answer
PT is available on the premises w/n vocal communication either directly or by a
device
Question 7
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval?
Correct Answer
no
Question 8
What is the max in service CEUs per year?
Correct Answer
10
Page 2 of 16
, Question 9
What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member?
Correct Answer
-18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be employed in the HC
industry
Question 10
principle 11
Correct Answer
respect colleagues
Question 11
How many CEUs do I get if I publish a book, review, review paper, or abstract?
Correct Answer
1 CEU or 10 hours
Question 12
scope of PT aide
Correct Answer
-gait practice
-ADLs
-transfer activities
-cold/hot packs
-hydrotherapy
-whirlpool
-therapeutic exercise
Page 3 of 16