CA Jurisprudence Exam - PT

These terms are established by legislature, codified in Business and Professions Code and are written using broad language. A. Statutes B. Regulations - A These terms are organized as CCR Title 16, Professional and Vocational, Division 13.2 PT Board of CA. Aka 'rules' and are subservient and complimentary. Made by the PTBC. A. Statutes B. Regulations - B Who makes up the PTBC? Mark all that apply A. 2 public members appointed by senate rules committee B. 4 PTs appointed by the governor of CA C. 1 public member appointed by senate rules committee D. 1 public member appointed by speaker of assembly E. 1 public member appointed by the governor F. 1 public member appointed by the district attorney - B, C, D, E PTBC members serve for _____ years for no more than _____ consecutive terms. - 4, 2 PTAs are not on the PTBC. T/F - True Which of the following are NOT necessary to include in local law enforcement written report as a mandated reporter? A. Name of injured person B. Location of perpetrator C. Whereabouts of injured person D. Character and extent of person's injuries E. ID of alleged person who inflicted wound, abuse, injury - B When reporting a suspicion of abuse in one of your patients, you must __________ and write a report sent to local law enforcement within ______ days of recognizing abuse. A. Telephone within 1-2 weeks, 4 B. Telephone immediately, 4 C. Telephone immediately, 2 D. Telephone within 1-2 weeks, 2 - C What is the difference when reporting child abuse vs. suspected adult abuse? A. You must email/fax a report to law enforcement with child abuse only B. Child abuse necessitates a written fax/email within 24 hr of recognition C. You must call law enforcement with suspected adult abuse D. Child abuse necessitates a written fax/email within 36 hr of recognition - D Failure to report under title of a Mandated Reporter can result in which of the following? Mark all that apply A. 10 mo in jail B. $1000 fine C. 6 mo in jail D. $3000 fine E. Both jailtime and a fine - B, C, E Statutes for lawful practice of PT in CA are found in A. Vocational Division B. Business and Professions Code C. Educational Standards Division D. Healing Arts Division - D Regulations are found in the: A. Business and Professions Code B. Healing Arts Division C. California Code of Regulations, Title 16 D. Department of Consumer Affairs - C Where is the PT practice act located? A. CA Code of Regulations B. Healing Arts Division C. Business and Professions Code Section 2600 D. Department of Consumer Affairs - C Under which department in state Business, Consumer Services, Housing Agency, is the practice of PT governed? A. Department of Healing Arts B. Department of Business and Vocations C. Department of Consumer Affairs - C 3 levels in state gov't that officiate the practice of PT include: mark all that apply A. Agency level: PTBC B. Department level: Department of Consumer Affairs C. Agency level: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency D. Board level: PTBC E. Department level: Department of Healing Arts - B, C, D PTBC is under which department? A. Department of Business and Consumer Services B. Department of Healing Arts C. Department of Housing Agency D. Department of Consumer Affairs - D Under direct access, PT may see a pt for ____ days or _____ visits, whichever happens first. - 45, 12 Exemptions of needing to inform MD under direct access include which of the following? More than one A. Independent Educational Plan B. Wellness services C. Pt progressing abnormally D. Pt's dx is outside scope of practice - A, B When documenting/signing a pt record of a tx provided, PTAs must: more than one A. Sign the d/c summary B. Include date and nature of service provided C. Include POC modifications D. Include name and title of individual performing service E. All of the above - B, D PTA students and PT students must have a documented weekly case conference with the supervising PT. T/F - False The patient record must be kept until pt turns ______ and should not in any case be kept for any time less than ____ years. - 19, 7 How long do you keep a 7yo pt's records? - 19yo How long do you keep a 16yo pt's records? - 23yo If pt asks for access to PT medical records, you must investigate that request within _____ working days, deliver electronic copies within _____ days, or prepare a summary of record within _____ days. - 7, 15, 10 If you fail to maintain adequate records relating to provision of service as a PT, you can get license suspended for ____ months, get licensed revoked, or be offered probationary conditions. - 12 All of the following are allowed to document in a pt's medical record EXCEPT: A. PTA B. PTLA C. PT student D. PTALA E. PT aide - E When documenting, always include: ______, ______, and ______ of individual providing service. - Date, nature, name/title HC provider needs to provide copy of record when lawfully directed within _____ days. - 15 PTA should be able to: A. See PT at all times during tx B. Identify and communicate with PT of record at all times during tx C. Be in the same building as PT of record at all times during tx D. Be in the same office as PT of record at all times during tx - B PT shall not supervise more than _____ PTAs at a time. - 2 Supervising PT must have documentation of PTLA's: A. Expiration of PTLA status B. PTLA authorization letter C. License issued at end of PTLA status D. All of the above - D When signing off on PTALA documentation, supervising PT should: A. Cosign with first initial and last name B. Cosign within 1-2 days services performed C. Cosign within 24 hrs of services performed D. Cosign with first and last name - A, C Exercise physiologists and ATs must receive the same supervision as though they were a PT aide. T/F - True PT may use ______ PT aide[s] to perform patient related tasks at a time. - 1 PTLA or PTAs are allowed to supervise PT aides. T/F - False What type of supervision is required for PTLA providing pt related tasks? A. Immediate and direct supervision B. PT of record in the building C. PT of record in office D. PT of record stepping in to perform manual therapy - A PTALA and PT must meet for _____ case meetings that are documented in record. - Weekly A PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license may provide services in another state for up to _____ days while team/organization/performing art companies are traveling. - 60 PT in an emergency situation, forced to leave their home state due to a gov't declared emergency may practice in CA for no more than ___ days. - 60 CA state law prohibits PTBC from requiring membership in ______ as a condition to become a licensed PT. - APTA (or CPTA) PTLA shall practice under supervision for no more than _____ days pending results of NPTE. - 120 Initial license fee for PT is $_____ - 150 Application for PT license is $____ - 300 Renewal of license is $____ - 300 Delinquency fee is $____ - 150 Application and initial license of PTA is $____ - 300 PTA/PTs license will expire on last day of licensee's birth month at 12am. T/F - True Board will mail a notice to licensee within _____ days before expiration date stating amount of renewal fee, date which fee is due, and that failure to pay will result in expiration of license. - 60 PT license may be renewed at any time within _____ years after expiration. - 5 What 4 items are needed to renew license? - Renewal form, renewal fee, proof of con ed, any criminal offenses Licensees on active duty are exempt from renewal fees while in active service or training. T/F - True If license expires while on active military duty, you can reinstate without penalty if: mark all that apply A. License was invalid when entering service B. Application for reinstatement is w/in 1 yr from d/c C. Renewal fee is paid D. Affidavit stating date of service/d/c E. License was valid when entering service F. Application for reinstatement is w/in 5 yr from d/c - B, C, D, E PTBC can ask applicant to take examination for licensure if application is ____ after d/c from military active duty or if they were not actively engaging in PT activities while on duty. - 1 year Reinstatement fees can be waved if PTs called for active duty prove that licensee had a valid license at time of call to duty and if they provide a notice of d/c w/in ____ days of d/c. - 60 Foreign trained PTs have a clinical service requirement of ___ months typically. _____ months only if applicant completes a course in law/professional ethics or completes 4 CEUs in ethics. - 9, 3 Foreign trained PTs must be supervised by a licensed PT that is an APTA certified CI. T/F - True PTA training equivalent in the military involves PTA military course for 550 hr and ______ hrs of supervised clinical experience with complete GE requirements. - 350 ______ months of full time work experience in PT obtained within a 10yr date of application qualifies as a PTA training equivalent. - 36 Denial of licensure includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. Nature and severity of the act B. Time elapsed since act C. Evidence of rehabilitation D. Extent that applicant has financially paid for crime E. Evidence of any subsequent act committed - D Military training, training and work experience in PT, and professional education can all help a person who has not graduated from an approved PT education program for PTA licensure. T/F - True What type of supervision is needed for a foreign trained PT applicant while completing clinical service for licensure? - PT onsite and in same facility (available to assist) Foreign trained PTs trying to get their license can have 3 months waived if: more than one A. They successfully complete 120 hours of clinical observation B. They successfully complete a course in law and ethics C. They complete 10 CEUs D. They complete 4 CEUs in ethics - B, D In a facility housing a foreign trained PT applicant, a _____ form must be submitted to the PTBC for approval. - CSIF (clinical site information form) Practice limitations for persons called to active duty for CA national Guard or US Armed Forces who have renewal fees, con ed, and other renewal requirements waived include which of the following? A. Shall not engage in activities requiring a license during period with waiver B. Shall not perform PT in a private practice of any kind C. Upon d/c, should notify PTBC within 60 days D. Meet all renewal requirements within 10 months of d/c E. Meet all renewal requirements with 6 mo of d/c F. Shall engage in activities requiring a license during period with waiver - A, B, C, E