California Law Exam - Physical Therapy Questions and Answers 100% Pass

California Law Exam - Physical Therapy Questions and Answers 100% Pass What governing body is responsible for the suspension of PT licenses? A) PT Board of California B) American Board of PT Specialties C) Federation of State Board of PT D) Institutional Review Board - A) PT Board of California Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an alcoholic diversion program? A) voluntary admission B) psych eval C) recommended by supervisor D) physician rx - A) voluntary admission How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a change of address? A) 15 days 2 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE B) 30 days C) 45 days D) 60 days - B) 30 days A pt receiving treatment at an outpatient facility had a physician referral that recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis. The medication to be used is not specified on the referral, but the pt recalls the physician stating that the medicine is for inflammation. Which of the following course of action is BEST for the PT? A) Administer dexamethasone for inflammation B) Contact physician for referral of desired med C) Discuss policy of iontophoresis with supervisor D) Perform trial with saline solution - B) Contact physician for referral of desired med * In order to perform iontophoresis a prescription for the specific medication needs to be present from the physician A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recall which of the following differences between the two? A) Co-signature should occur same day for PTA but not necessary for PTLA B) A d/c summary can't be performed by PTLA C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA 3 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related care - C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not the PTLA Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from a therapist's records of care? A) Verbally tell the patient B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart C) Place pt on colleagues treatment schedule for re-eval D) Contact and inform patient's physician - B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart The patient record shall indicate: A) Date and nature of service provided B) Name, date, medical dx C) Name and titile of who provided service D) A and C - D) A and C A foreign PT graduate is applying for licensure. They have passed the boards and have already completed 3 months clinical in another state with a non-APTA CI. How many months further is he required for clinical? A) 9 months B) 6 months 4 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE C) 3 months D) 12 months - A) 9 months *the 3 months do not count since they were supervised by a non-APTA CI. *3 months may be waived if completed a course in law/ethics or 4 CEUs in ethics You are found guilty of unprofessional conduct, how long may your license be suspended for? A) /= 6 month B) /= 12 months C) /= 18 months D) /= 24 months - B) /= 12 months Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained a license? A) RPT B) PTLA C) SPT D) DPT - A) RPT : registered physical therapist What is the charge for insurance fraud? A) felony + /= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison 5 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE B) felony + /= $25,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison C) felony + /= $5,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison D) none of the above - A) felony + /= $50,000 + 2-5 yrs in prison A outpatient clinic currently has 3 full time PTs and 1 PTA. Which of the following number is is max # of additional full time PTAs that can be hired at this clinic? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 - D) 5 AS a licensed PT you need to notify the board within 30 days for a change in: (name it) - Name Address of Record Residential Address Email What is the penalty charge and fine for violating rebates for patient referrals? (First offense) A) $1,000 or /= 6 months in jail or both B) $50,000 or /= 6 months in jail or both 6 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE C) $50,000 or /= 1 yr in jail or both D) $1,000 or /= 1 yr in jail or both - C) $50,000 or /= 1 yr in jail or both * second offense: jail or both For a license to lawfully make a referral to a physician who is a r