California Physical Therapy Law Exam: Questions &
Solutions (Clear And Precise)
The board (PTBC) can
A. disqualify the applicant from taking an exam
B. deny the application for licensure
C. revoke license of the licensee
D. A and B only
E. A, B and C Right Ans - E. A, B and C
True or False?
All licenses are issued and filed by the PTBC. Right Ans - True
Note: A license can be denied if the board determines that improper handling
of examination information occurs.
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 Right Ans - C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco Right Ans - D. Sacramento, Los
Angeles, San Francisco
What does PTBC stand for? Right Ans - Physical Therapy Board of
California
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records
to the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will
occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
,C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000 Right Ans - D. 15 days; $1,000
PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals *cannot* be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT
students.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"*1* board member involved in education of PT students"
Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed" Right Ans - A.
"3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are citizens of
California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other medical board of
California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4 Right Ans - D. 3
In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of California
appoints the PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"Governor of California appoints the PT members and *1* public member"
, Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June Right Ans - B. 4 years, expires 1st day of
June
Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note Right Ans - A. PT that completed
the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is provided
orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point Right Ans - B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided orally
and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this written
notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician. Right Ans - A. Must be signed by the
patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first) Right Ans - A. 45
calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical therapist's plan of
care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by the Medical Board of
California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
Solutions (Clear And Precise)
The board (PTBC) can
A. disqualify the applicant from taking an exam
B. deny the application for licensure
C. revoke license of the licensee
D. A and B only
E. A, B and C Right Ans - E. A, B and C
True or False?
All licenses are issued and filed by the PTBC. Right Ans - True
Note: A license can be denied if the board determines that improper handling
of examination information occurs.
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 Right Ans - C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco Right Ans - D. Sacramento, Los
Angeles, San Francisco
What does PTBC stand for? Right Ans - Physical Therapy Board of
California
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records
to the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will
occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
,C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000 Right Ans - D. 15 days; $1,000
PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals *cannot* be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT
students.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"*1* board member involved in education of PT students"
Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed" Right Ans - A.
"3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are citizens of
California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other medical board of
California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4 Right Ans - D. 3
In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of California
appoints the PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False Right Ans - B. False
"Governor of California appoints the PT members and *1* public member"
, Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June Right Ans - B. 4 years, expires 1st day of
June
Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note Right Ans - A. PT that completed
the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is provided
orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point Right Ans - B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided orally
and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this written
notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician. Right Ans - A. Must be signed by the
patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first) Right Ans - A. 45
calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical therapist's plan of
care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by the Medical Board of
California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
