CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025 WITH
300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) CA PT JURISPRUDENCE TEST 2025
(NEW!)
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A) voluntary admission
How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a change of address?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
You want to petition the board for reinstatement of your license after being issued a probation for 3
years. How long before you can petition and what do you need to include with petition?
A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
B) At least 3 years and 2 PT recommendations
C) At least 1 year and 2 PT recommendations
D) 5 years and pay citation penalty(s) - ANSWER-A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
Which of the following penalties is WORST that can aide may receive for identifying as a PT Assistant
to pts?
A) Felony
B) Misdemeanor
C) Fine of $2,000
D) Incarceration for 1 year - ANSWER-B) Misdemeanor
A) felony -> includes level of violence
C) $1,000 max for aids acting as assistant
D) 6 months jail time max
PTs are allowed to apply topical medications such as: antispasmodic, adrenocorticosteroids, debring
agents, etc. What medications are PTs not allowed to administer?
A) Anti-memetic
B) Oral Anti-inflammatory
C) Anti-fungal
D) All of the above - ANSWER-D) All of the above
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the NPTE?
A) Payment of cost with board investigation
B) Misdemeanor $1,000
C) Felony 3 months in jail
, D) Retake exam - ANSWER-A) Payment of cost with board investigation
*Guilty party responsible for cost of litigation & hearing ; NOT TO EXCEED 10 grand
A PTA receives a public letter of reprimand issued by the board for accusation of unprofessional
conduct. How many days does the PTA have to verbalize agreement/disagreement with allegation?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWER-A) A licensee is allotted 15 days to respond to letter of reprimand
*The notification will be sent 30 days prior to actual letter of reprimand being send
What is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapists and assistants whose license expire this year?
A) $150
B) $200
C) $250
D) $300 - ANSWER-D) $300
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are
needed to complete the minimum requirements?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25 - ANSWER-B) 15
Which of the following situations are you exempt from renewal fees?
A) Military: Active duty
B) Disability: may request waiver
C) Retirement of license
D) Voluntary PT services - ANSWER-Trick question! All of them
300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) CA PT JURISPRUDENCE TEST 2025
(NEW!)
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A) voluntary admission
How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a change of address?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
You want to petition the board for reinstatement of your license after being issued a probation for 3
years. How long before you can petition and what do you need to include with petition?
A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
B) At least 3 years and 2 PT recommendations
C) At least 1 year and 2 PT recommendations
D) 5 years and pay citation penalty(s) - ANSWER-A) >/= 2 years and 2 PT recommendations
Which of the following penalties is WORST that can aide may receive for identifying as a PT Assistant
to pts?
A) Felony
B) Misdemeanor
C) Fine of $2,000
D) Incarceration for 1 year - ANSWER-B) Misdemeanor
A) felony -> includes level of violence
C) $1,000 max for aids acting as assistant
D) 6 months jail time max
PTs are allowed to apply topical medications such as: antispasmodic, adrenocorticosteroids, debring
agents, etc. What medications are PTs not allowed to administer?
A) Anti-memetic
B) Oral Anti-inflammatory
C) Anti-fungal
D) All of the above - ANSWER-D) All of the above
What is the MOST likely punishment for sharing information about the NPTE?
A) Payment of cost with board investigation
B) Misdemeanor $1,000
C) Felony 3 months in jail
, D) Retake exam - ANSWER-A) Payment of cost with board investigation
*Guilty party responsible for cost of litigation & hearing ; NOT TO EXCEED 10 grand
A PTA receives a public letter of reprimand issued by the board for accusation of unprofessional
conduct. How many days does the PTA have to verbalize agreement/disagreement with allegation?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - ANSWER-A) A licensee is allotted 15 days to respond to letter of reprimand
*The notification will be sent 30 days prior to actual letter of reprimand being send
What is the fee for renewal of licensure for therapists and assistants whose license expire this year?
A) $150
B) $200
C) $250
D) $300 - ANSWER-D) $300
A licensee receives a certificate for 1.5 continuing education units. How many additional hours are
needed to complete the minimum requirements?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25 - ANSWER-B) 15
Which of the following situations are you exempt from renewal fees?
A) Military: Active duty
B) Disability: may request waiver
C) Retirement of license
D) Voluntary PT services - ANSWER-Trick question! All of them
