FL PT Jurisprudence Exam 2023 with completely answered questions

What is the legislative intent of the Board of Physical Therapy Practice Laws and Rules? Ensure that every physical therapy practitioner in Florida meets minimum requirements for SAFE PRACTICE PT or a PTA who is licensed and practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter Physical Therapy Practitioner A person who is licensed to perform patient-related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose activities are performed under the direction of a physical therapist. Physical Therapy Assistant If a PTA performs patient-related activities for a board-certified orthopedic physician or physiatrist do they need to be supervised by a physical therapist? Do they require onsite supervision? Yes. General supervision only is required for the PTA. This means that onsite supervision is not required. If a PTA performs patient-related activities for other health care practitioners other than an orthopedic surgeon or physiatrist do they require onsite supervision? Yes Under what circumstances can a PT perform acupuncture? Only with compliance with the criteria set forth by the Board of Medicine when NO PENETRATION OF THE SKIN OCCURS Can a PT implement a plan of treatment provided by an advanced registered nurse practitioner? Yes If PT treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by the practitioner of record what should the PT do? Have the practitioner of record review and sign the plan