PTA FL Jurisprudence Questions and Answers 100% Pass

PTA FL Jurisprudence Questions and Answers 100% Pass Board will deem an applicant to have passed the examination if the applicant's raw scaled score is not less than ________ standard deviations below the national average for that examination offering. one point five (1.5) An applicant who has completed additional requirements after failing 3 times may take the examination on _______ more occasions. two If an applicant wishes to take the NPTE examination for the fourth time, the applicant must submit to the Board for approval satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed the following since the last taking of the examination: successful completion of a course of study or internship designed to prepare the applicant for the physical therapy examination Regarding legislative intent, what is the sole legislative purpose in enacting this chapter? to ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice It is the legislative intent that physical therapy practitioners who _______________ or _______________ be prohibited from practicing in this state. fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public the Board of Physical Therapy Practice Board Department of Health Department the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy License licensure granted by the board pursuant to the provisions of s. 486.081 or s. 486.107 Endorsement means a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter 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 as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. Physical Therapist Assistant Patient-related activities performed by a physical therapist assistant for a board-certified _________, ________, or _________ shall be under the general supervision of a physical therapist, but shall not require onsite supervision by a physical therapist. orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or a practitioner a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter Physical therapy practitioner which terms are deemed identical and interchangeable with each other, means a health care profession physical therapy and physiotherapy supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. Direct supervision Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is practicing under a ________ and who is a candidate for licensure by examination temporary permit observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the movement system relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, motor control, posture, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of physical therapy treatment. physical therapy assessment "Practice of physical therapy" means the performance of physical therapy assessments and the treatment/prevention of any ________,_________, ___________, or other health condition of human beings. disability, injury, disease A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a patient or provided for a patient by a ___________ or ___________ practitioner of record or by an advanced practice registered nurse The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the patient's condition is found to be _________ outside the scope of physical therapy If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond _____ days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall have a practitioner of record ________ the plan. 30 days; review and sign The requirement that a physical therapist have a practitioner of record review and sign a plan of treatment does not apply when _____________ a patient has been physically examined by a physician licensed in another state, the patient has been diagnosed by the physician as having a condition for which physical therapy is required, and the physical therapist is treating the condition. The use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, are not "_________" for purposes of this chapter physical therapy The practice of physical therapy does not authorize a physical therapy practitioner to practice chiropractic medicine as defined in chapter 460, including __________ or __________ specific spinal manipulation or acupuncture a skilled intervention, based on Western medicine, that uses filiform needles and other apparatus or equipment to stimulate a myofascial trigger point for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disabilities dry needling an irritable section of soft tissue often associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. myofascial trigger point There is created within the department the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, composed of ____ members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by _____ 7; the Senate _______ board members shall be licensed physical therapists in good standing in this state who are residents of this state and who have been engaged in the practice of physical therapy for at least ___ years immediately prior to their appointment. 5; 4 how many boars members will be those who have never been licensed health care practitioners. 2 As the terms of the members expire, the ______ shall appoint successors for terms of ____ years, and such members shall serve until their successors are appointed Governor; 4 Who may administer oaths, summon witnesses, take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this chapter, establish or modify minimum standards of practice of physical therapy as defined in s. 486.021, including, but not limited to, standards of practice for the performance of dry needling by physical therapists, and adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter? the Board of Physical Therapy Practice The board may also review the ____________ and ___________ of any school or college offering courses in physical therapy and whether the courses of such school or college in physical therapy meet the standards established by the appropriate accrediting agency standing and reputability To be eligible for licensing as a physical therapist, an applicant must: (1) Be at least 18 years old; (2) Be of good moral character; and (3) Have been graduated from a school of physical therapy, received a diploma, and/or be entitled to licensure without examination Physical therapist application for license fee? not to exceed $100 Any person who holds a license as a "Physical Therapist" may engage in the practice of physical therapy and use the words "_____________" or "____________," or the letters "_______," in connection with her or his name or place of business to denote her or his licensure hereunder. "physical therapist" or "physiotherapist," or the letters "P.T." The board shall issue a temporary physical therapist permit to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Completes an application for a temporary permit on a form approved by the department. (b) Is a graduate of an approved United States physical therapy educational program and meets all the eligibility requirements for licensure (c) Submits an application for licensure under s. 486.041. (d) Demonstrates proof of possessing malpractice insurance. (e) Submits documentation, under rules adopted by the board, verifying that the applicant will practice under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist A temporary permit is not renewable and is valid until a license is granted by the board. (True or False) True A temporary permit is void if the permittee does not pass a national examination approved by the board within ____ months after the date of graduation from a physical therapy training program. 6 A physical therapist who is practicing under a temporary permit must do so under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. (True or False) True A supervising physical therapist can supervise how many temp permittees at any given time. only one The supervising physical therapist must be licensed for a minimum of __________ 6 months PTA license renewal fee no more than $150 How many classroom hours are required to renew an inactive license? no more than 10 for each year of inactivity The department may not reactivate a license unless the inactive licensee has met the continuing education requirements (10 hours for each year inactive) or has fulfilled one of the following requirements for reactivation of a license: 1. Provides evidence satisfactory to the board that she or he has actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in good standing in another state for the 4 years immediately preceding the filing of an application for reinstatement 2. Makes application for and passes the examination and pays the fee The board shall require licensees to demonstrate their professional competence as a condition of renewal of a license by completing ______ hours of continuing education biennially. 24 The board shall approve only those courses sponsored by a college or university which provides a curriculum for training physical therapists or physical therapist assistants which is accredited by, or has status with an accrediting agency approved by, the _________ or courses sponsored or approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association or the American Physical Therapy Association. United States Department of Education The board shall establish minimum standards of practice for the performance of dry needling by physical therapists, including, at a minimum, all of the following (5): 1. Completion of 2 years of licensed practice as a physical therapist. 2. Completion of 50 hours of face-to-face continuing education from an entity accredited on the topic of dry needling which must include a determination by the physical therapist instructor that the physical therapist demonstrates the requisite psychomotor skills to safely perform dry needling. 3. Completion of at least 25 patient sessions of dry needling 4. A requirement that dry needling may not be performed without patient consent and must be a part of a patient's documented plan of care 5. A requirement that dry needling may not be delegated to any person other than a physical therapist who is authorized to engage in dry needling The continuing education for dry needling must include instruction in all of the following areas (5): 1. Theory of dry needling. 2. Selection and safe handling of needles and other apparatus or equipment used in dry needling, including instruction on the proper handling of biohazardous waste. 3. Indications and contraindications for dry needling 4. Psychomotor skills needed to perform dry needling. 5. Postintervention care, including adverse responses, adverse event recordkeeping, and any reporting obligations The physical therapist-patient relationship is founded on _______. mutual trust Sexual misconduct in the practice of physical therapy means violation of the physical therapist-patient relationship through which the physical therapist uses that relationship to _______ or attempt to ________(same word) the patient to engage. induce The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action (11) Being unable to practice physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of material or as a result of any mental or physical condition. Having committed fraud in the practice of physical therapy Being convicted or found guilty regardless of adjudication, of a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the practice of physical therapy or to the ability to practice physical therapy Having treated or undertaken to treat human ailments by means other than by physical therapy Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy practice Engaging in, or profiting from, a "kick back" Having a license revoked or suspended from another territory. Violating a lawful order of the board or department Committing perjury Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope Violating any provision of this chapter A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant whose license is suspended or revoked shall, at reasonable intervals, be given an opportunity to demonstrate that she or he can resume the competent practice of physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (True or False) True It is unlawful for a person who is not licensed under this chapter as a physical therapist and who does not hold a doctoral degree in physical therapy to use the letters "_____" in connection with his or her name or place of business. D.P.T. It is unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this chapter by any ____________ or any ________ willful misrepresentation or any fraudulent representation No provision of this chapter prohibits a licensed physical therapist from delegating, to a person qualified by _______, __________, or _________, specific patient care activities, as defined and limited by board rule, to assist the licensed physical therapist in performing duties in compliance with the standards of the practice of physical therapy. training, experience, or education Specific patient care activities, as defined and limited by board rule, must be performed under the direct supervision of the licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the immediate area, if the person is not a licensed ___________. physical therapist assistant Any person employed by or assisting the physical therapist as an aide shall be considered eligible to continue to perform her or his duties, provided she or he was so employed prior to the ______ amendments to this chapter. She or he shall not be eligible to be licensed as a physical therapist assistant or to call herself or himself an assistant until she or he meets the requirements of this chapter. 1973