DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE (Actual 2024-2025) QUESTIONS with
ANSWERS
How many physical therapy students, physical therapy aides,
physical therapy assistants, first-time applicants for a physical
therapy license can a physical therapist have practicing under
his or her direct supervision at any one time? -
<<<Answers>>>3
What happens if a physical therapy patient fails to respond to
treatment within thirty (30) days after being seen by a
physical therapist for the first time? - <<<Answers>>>Refer
the patient to an appropriate health care provider for
assessment, medical diagnosis, intervention, or referral.
How often should a physical therapist reevaluate each patient
being treated by a physical therapy assistant? -
<<<Answers>>>Every 7th visit
Define direct supervision - <<<Answers>>>PT is personally
present and immediately available within the tx area to give
aid, direction, and instruction when physical therapy
procedures or activities are performed.
Define continuing education unit - <<<Answers>>>A unit of
measurement representing 10 hours of con ed credit.
, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE (Actual 2024-2025) QUESTIONS with
ANSWERS
Define Intramuscular Manual Therapy - <<<Answers>>>A
technique used to tx myofascial pain that uses a dry needle,
w/o meds, that is inserted into a trigger point with the goal of
releasing or inactivating the trigger points and relieving pain.
Define Physical Therapy Aide - <<<Answers>>>A person
trained by a PT to perform designated routine tasks related to
the operation of a physical therapy service under the direct
supervision of a PT.
The Board may grant continuing education credit for _______
hours only - <<<Answers>>>Whole
For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each
semester hour of credit
shall constitute how many of continuing education credit? -
<<<Answers>>>15
For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each quarter
hour of credit
shall constitute how many of continuing education credit -
<<<Answers>>>10
JURISPRUDENCE (Actual 2024-2025) QUESTIONS with
ANSWERS
How many physical therapy students, physical therapy aides,
physical therapy assistants, first-time applicants for a physical
therapy license can a physical therapist have practicing under
his or her direct supervision at any one time? -
<<<Answers>>>3
What happens if a physical therapy patient fails to respond to
treatment within thirty (30) days after being seen by a
physical therapist for the first time? - <<<Answers>>>Refer
the patient to an appropriate health care provider for
assessment, medical diagnosis, intervention, or referral.
How often should a physical therapist reevaluate each patient
being treated by a physical therapy assistant? -
<<<Answers>>>Every 7th visit
Define direct supervision - <<<Answers>>>PT is personally
present and immediately available within the tx area to give
aid, direction, and instruction when physical therapy
procedures or activities are performed.
Define continuing education unit - <<<Answers>>>A unit of
measurement representing 10 hours of con ed credit.
, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE (Actual 2024-2025) QUESTIONS with
ANSWERS
Define Intramuscular Manual Therapy - <<<Answers>>>A
technique used to tx myofascial pain that uses a dry needle,
w/o meds, that is inserted into a trigger point with the goal of
releasing or inactivating the trigger points and relieving pain.
Define Physical Therapy Aide - <<<Answers>>>A person
trained by a PT to perform designated routine tasks related to
the operation of a physical therapy service under the direct
supervision of a PT.
The Board may grant continuing education credit for _______
hours only - <<<Answers>>>Whole
For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each
semester hour of credit
shall constitute how many of continuing education credit? -
<<<Answers>>>15
For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each quarter
hour of credit
shall constitute how many of continuing education credit -
<<<Answers>>>10
