CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board
members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
Answer: B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
◉ Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
Answer: A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
◉ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which
is provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the
patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
,D. 18-point
Answer: B. 14-point
◉ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is
provided orally and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the
patient and this written notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician.
Answer: A. Must be signed by the patient.
◉ Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT
has ____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first)
Answer: A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical
therapist's plan of care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by
the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of
California
◉ Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
,A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications
Answer: D. All of the above are correct
◉ PT's ______ prescribe topical medications.
A. May
B. May not
Answer: B. May not
"All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis
by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such
medications."
◉ In order to apply a topical medicine, _________ shall be prepared for
the administration of each of the groups of medications for which a
prescription is required.
Answer: Written protocols
◉ In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues?
, Answer: *Yes*, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs
can penetrate tissue *for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular
performance.* They CANNOT make diagnostic/prognostic
interpretation.
◉ "Performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating
neuromuscular performance" is the description of which of the
following?
A. Trigger Point Dry Neddling
B. Kinesiological Electromyography
C. Electroneuromyography
Answer: C. Electroneuromyography
Note: Trigger Point Dry needling is not legal in CA.
◉ Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for
Electroneuromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician
authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 50
electroneuromyography examinations
B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician
authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 200
electroneuromyography examinations
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board
members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
Answer: B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
◉ Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
Answer: A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
◉ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which
is provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the
patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
,D. 18-point
Answer: B. 14-point
◉ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is
provided orally and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the
patient and this written notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician.
Answer: A. Must be signed by the patient.
◉ Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT
has ____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first)
Answer: A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical
therapist's plan of care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by
the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of
California
◉ Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
,A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications
Answer: D. All of the above are correct
◉ PT's ______ prescribe topical medications.
A. May
B. May not
Answer: B. May not
"All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis
by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such
medications."
◉ In order to apply a topical medicine, _________ shall be prepared for
the administration of each of the groups of medications for which a
prescription is required.
Answer: Written protocols
◉ In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues?
, Answer: *Yes*, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs
can penetrate tissue *for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular
performance.* They CANNOT make diagnostic/prognostic
interpretation.
◉ "Performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating
neuromuscular performance" is the description of which of the
following?
A. Trigger Point Dry Neddling
B. Kinesiological Electromyography
C. Electroneuromyography
Answer: C. Electroneuromyography
Note: Trigger Point Dry needling is not legal in CA.
◉ Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for
Electroneuromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician
authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 50
electroneuromyography examinations
B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician
authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND 200
electroneuromyography examinations
