PTA CA Law Exam
what is the highest priority of the PT Board? - correct answer ✔✔protection of the public
how often does the board meet? - correct answer ✔✔at least 3 times each calendar year, at least once
each year in Northern Ca, and once each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definition of Physical therapy? - correct answer ✔✔the art and science of physical or
corrective rehabilitation of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity,
sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation,
treatment planning, instruction and consultative services
what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or administer ? - correct answer ✔✔a)
bacteriocidal agents
b)deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
can a PT prescribe medications? - correct answer ✔✔NO
What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue penetration? - correct answer
✔✔upon specified authorization of a physician and surgeon, PT can perform tissue penetration for the
purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long as the physician therapist does not develop
or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained.
how long should patient records be maintained? - correct answer ✔✔for no less than 7 years following
the discharge of the patient, except for the records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained
at least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not in any case less than seven years
, PT supervision of PTA (ratio) - correct answer ✔✔PT shal not supervise more than 2 PTA at one time
PT use of Aide (supervision) - correct answer ✔✔Pt may utilize the services of one aide engaged in
patient related tasks. Shall at all times be under orders, direction, and continuous and immediate
supervision of the PT.
continuous and immediate supervision - correct answer ✔✔the PT shall be in the same facility as, and in
proximity to, the location where the aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily
available at all times to provide advice or instruction
Patient related tasks - correct answer ✔✔a physical therapy service rendered directly to the patient by
an aide. The administration of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT treatment
shall not be prohibited.
Non-patient related tasks - correct answer ✔✔a task related to observation of the patent , transport of
the patient , physical support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties, clerical duties,
and similar functions
restrictions of a PTA - correct answer ✔✔PTA shall not perform any evaluation or a patient or prepare a
discharge summary
Aides - correct answer ✔✔- unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a PT
- shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently perform PT or any PT
treatment
- shall not be independently supervises by a PTLA or a student
those exempt from licnsure requirements - correct answer ✔✔a PT who holds a valid and unrestricted
license in another jurisdiction of the US or who is credentialed to practice PT in another country if that
person is researched, demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or participating in an
educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year
When and how to use the letters "PT and DPT etc." - correct answer ✔✔a person holding a license as a
PT issued by the board may use the title "physical therapist" or "PT" or any other words, letters, or
figures that indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist
what is the highest priority of the PT Board? - correct answer ✔✔protection of the public
how often does the board meet? - correct answer ✔✔at least 3 times each calendar year, at least once
each year in Northern Ca, and once each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definition of Physical therapy? - correct answer ✔✔the art and science of physical or
corrective rehabilitation of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity,
sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation,
treatment planning, instruction and consultative services
what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or administer ? - correct answer ✔✔a)
bacteriocidal agents
b)deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
can a PT prescribe medications? - correct answer ✔✔NO
What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue penetration? - correct answer
✔✔upon specified authorization of a physician and surgeon, PT can perform tissue penetration for the
purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long as the physician therapist does not develop
or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained.
how long should patient records be maintained? - correct answer ✔✔for no less than 7 years following
the discharge of the patient, except for the records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained
at least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not in any case less than seven years
, PT supervision of PTA (ratio) - correct answer ✔✔PT shal not supervise more than 2 PTA at one time
PT use of Aide (supervision) - correct answer ✔✔Pt may utilize the services of one aide engaged in
patient related tasks. Shall at all times be under orders, direction, and continuous and immediate
supervision of the PT.
continuous and immediate supervision - correct answer ✔✔the PT shall be in the same facility as, and in
proximity to, the location where the aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily
available at all times to provide advice or instruction
Patient related tasks - correct answer ✔✔a physical therapy service rendered directly to the patient by
an aide. The administration of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT treatment
shall not be prohibited.
Non-patient related tasks - correct answer ✔✔a task related to observation of the patent , transport of
the patient , physical support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties, clerical duties,
and similar functions
restrictions of a PTA - correct answer ✔✔PTA shall not perform any evaluation or a patient or prepare a
discharge summary
Aides - correct answer ✔✔- unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a PT
- shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently perform PT or any PT
treatment
- shall not be independently supervises by a PTLA or a student
those exempt from licnsure requirements - correct answer ✔✔a PT who holds a valid and unrestricted
license in another jurisdiction of the US or who is credentialed to practice PT in another country if that
person is researched, demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or participating in an
educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year
When and how to use the letters "PT and DPT etc." - correct answer ✔✔a person holding a license as a
PT issued by the board may use the title "physical therapist" or "PT" or any other words, letters, or
figures that indicate that the person is a licensed physical therapist
