CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn practice exam 1 & 2) Questions and Answers Rated A+

CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn practice exam 1 & 2) Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded? 23 Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the records no longer have to be maintained An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant. Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at this clinic? Five What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? Physical Therapy Board of California A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical therapist to physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take? Make a written request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes within the time frame specified by the board. If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an extension can be requested in writing for more time to make the necessary corrections. To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who: did the initial evaluation The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial evaluation. The therapist of record can be transferred, but it must occur in writing. Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"? Physiotherapy A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been 40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient? Wednesday A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. Following that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required. Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following Wednesday. A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a patient complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the review, the board member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California have the right and authority to perform inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This includes the ability to examine patient records so as to ensure proper delivery of care. However, written authorization for the release of the records is still a requirement. Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained licensure? RPTA Register Physical Therapist. These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the National Physical Therapy Exam and received a license. Which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a physical therapy aide can perform? Provide physical support with a gait belt during ambulation. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student? Any document performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment occurred. An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in California. Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant? Eligibility only for the physical therapist assistant examination may occur following evaluation of international education. A patient receiving treatment at an outpatient facility has a physician referral that recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the patient recalls the physician stating that the medication is for inflammation. Which of the following courses of action is BEST for the licensee to take? Contact the physical for a referral of the desired medication. In order to perform iontophoresis, a prescription for the specific medication needs to be present from the physician. A licensee who is petitioning to shorten a six year sentence of probation will still have to practice under the probationary status for a MINIMUM of how many years? Two A licensee must serve a MINIMUM probationary period of two years prior to the status being removed when a probation of greater than three years is initially given. A licensee is at a board meeting, attempting to reinstate a suspended license following allegations of sexual misconduct with a patient. The licensee reports that informed consent was given by the patient. Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to this issue? Patients are incapable of providing informed