ARIZONA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS

ARIZONA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS "How many hours are required if you need extra tx/management course? - CORRECT ANSWER Need 120 hours; 12 of which address prescribing/dispensing/administering drugs" "When must the board give AZ pharm board a list of all OD allowed to Rx drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER On or before Jan. 1st" "When must updated lists of what an individual can prescribe be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days of new certifications" "When is a certificate for drugs required? - CORRECT ANSWER License given before July 1, 2000" "How many hours of CE in order to renew license? - CORRECT ANSWER 32 hours" "How many CE hours must be for diagnosis and tx/management of disease? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 8 hours" "How many CE hours can be self-administered? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than 12 hours and must be COPE approved" "How many hours of CE can be in area of practice management? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than 4 hours" "How many hours of CE can be in area of presenting/publishing paper, book or report? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than 4 hours" "Will an individual with an AZ license who has not worked in 5 years need to retake exams? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What is the license issuance fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $450" "What is the biennial license renewal fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $450" "What is the late renewal fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $200" "What is the application fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $150" "What is the fee for application for license by endorsement? - CORRECT ANSWER $300" "How much is a duplicate license fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $30 each" "How much for a certificate of special qualifications? - CORRECT ANSWER $20" "How much is pamphlet fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $5" "If you fail jurisprudence a second time, how long until you can retake? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months" "How long to respond in writing to complain and notice of hearing until presumed guilty? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 days" "How long after hearing will written decision be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 20 days after hearing" "When may a prehearing be scheduled at request of licensee? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 10 days before hearing" "How long must a licensee maintain patient record after last contact with patient? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 6 years after last patient contact" "How long must a licensee maintain patient record after child turns 18? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 3 years ** or 6 years after child received care (whichever is later)" "When must a subpoena seeking medical or payment records be served to health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 10 days before the production date of on the subpoena" "What classifies as a newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER Infant under 30 days old" No - CORRECT ANSWER Does AZ issue temporary licenses?" "Arizona Jurisprudence Exam - CORRECT ANSWER $50" "Direct Access - CORRECT ANSWER Obtained in 1983 with no restrictions to access although PT's should know the appropriate referral process" "What are the Continuing Ed Requirements for PT's? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 CEU's; at least 10 hrs by an accredited medical PT to health care education program" "Continuing Ed Requirements PTA's - CORRECT ANSWER None" "How many CEU's does a licensee need if their initial license is for less than one year? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 CEU's for the initial compliance period" "Inservice Education CEU's - CORRECT ANSWER Category B; no more than 5 hrs (1 contact hr:1 ceu)" "Group study CEU's - CORRECT ANSWER Category B; no more than 5 hrs (2:1); at least 3 participants" "Physical Therapy Practice Management - CORRECT ANSWER Category C; no more than 5 hrs (1:1)" "Maximum number of CEU's in category & C - CORRECT ANSWER 10 hours" "How do PT aides function? - CORRECT ANSWER Under on-site supervision of PT" “What is the board composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 ODs (practiced in AZ at least 3 years) and 2 Non-ODs" "How long do board members serve? - CORRECT ANSWER A staggered 4 year term" "How many consecutive terms can board members serve? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 consecutive terms" "How many regular meetings must the board have each year? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 regular meetings" "How many unexcused absences may cause removal of board member? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 consecutive unexcused absences" "How much of the board deposits go to state general fund? Board of optometry fund? - CORRECT ANSWER State general fund: 10% Board of optometry fund: 90%" "Oral steroids cannot be given longer than..? - CORRECT ANSWER Not be given longer than 7 days" "Who is not allowed to receive oral or schedule III medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Under 6 years old" "When will the board issue a pharmaceutical agent number? - CORRECT ANSWER If given initial license after June 30, 2000" "What percentage is required to pass the written exam? - CORRECT ANSWER 75%; must get a 50% or better on individual parts" "What percentage is required for practical exam if given? - CORRECT ANSWER At least a 75%" "What percentage must you get on NBEO? - CORRECT ANSWER 75% overall" "How many years must an optometrist work to apply for licensure under endorsement? - CORRECT ANSWER Continuously for 4 of the past 5 years" "When must the issuance fee be paid? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 60 days of successful completion of all components to get license or must start over" "When must you renew your license? - CORRECT ANSWER Every other year on birthday or within 30 days of birthday or subject to late fee" "When does license expire if not renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER If not renewed within 4 months after birthday" "Does the course required to prescribe pharmaceuticals count for CE? - CORRECT ANSWER Only 1 hour per day, up to 4 hours" "Does CPR certification count as CE? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 hour of CE" "What happens with CE hours during the biennial renewal period in which a licensee is first licensed? - CORRECT ANSWER Licensee shall obtain a prorated number of hours of approved CE for each month remaining in biennial renewal period." "How long must info on the OE tracker report for CE remain? - CORRECT ANSWER Must remain on report for 2 years from date of attendance" "How long from request until the board will grant the waiver if there is good cause to waive remaining CE? - CORRECT ANSWER Will grant the waiver within 7 days of receiving request" "If there is good cause to extend the timeframe for CE, when will board grant the extension? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 7 days of request" "If timeframe for CE extended, when is the new completion date? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than 4 months after date of license expiration" "How much is the penalty for each year the license is not renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER $50 each year" "When must you renew license in order to avoid re-taking exams? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 5 year period" "If fingerprints or not readable, when must licensee supply new ones? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 20 days of notification or license will be suspended" "When must you give board written notice of change of address or phone number? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 10 days of change" "1 hour of CE equal how many minutes? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 mins of learning" "How many written requests can board make if they need more info to give license/certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER Board may make 1 written request" "When must you report substance abuse, including alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER If occurred w/in past 10 years" "When must the applicants photo be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER Within past 6 months" "For first time applicants, NBEO scores must have been taken? - CORRECT ANSWER Within past 10 years" "What score must you get on jurisprudence exam? - CORRECT ANSWER At least a 75%" "How early can you take jurisprudence exam before submitting application? - CORRECT ANSWER Up to 6 months prior" "How many times may you retake jurisprudence exam w/in deficiency time frame (60 days)? - CORRECT ANSWER May retake 1 time" "How long until application is "withdrawn" if fail to pay license issuance fee? - CORRECT ANSWER If they fail to pay within 60 days of notice" "When may an individual apply to board to have license/special qualification reinstated if expired? - CORRECT ANSWER Has been expired for at least 4 months but less than 5 years" "How long do you have to respond to a complaint once notification received? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 20 days" "If person feels an action taken by board was unfair, how long after can they request a review by board? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days to request; board will review at next meeting" "By what timeframe can the board decide to order a rehearing or review of its decision for any reason? - CORRECT ANSWER No later than 30 days after date of a decision and after giving the parties notice and opportunity to be heard" "When a motion of rehearing is based upon affidavits, when may an opposing party serve opposing affidavits? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 days after service of motion **may be extended for a max of 20 days for good cause" "When is a violation deemed mild? - CORRECT ANSWER If no more than 30 days of suspension are required and no revocation required" "If mild, how much is fee for each violation? - CORRECT ANSWER No more than $5000 for each violation" "How many repeat offenses can a board hold a formal hearing w/o holding an informal hearing for offenses? - CORRECT ANSWER In the case of 3 or more repeat offenses" "When will the board send notice of hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER No less than 30 days before hearing" "When will board notify licensee if prehearing will occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 5 business days of request for prehearing" "How long after a license is revoked can a new license be given? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 years" "How long after the board issues a cease and desist order shall it conduct hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days to determine if order should be continued or eliminated or if board needs to take action" "Practicing without a license classifies as what offense level? - CORRECT ANSWER Class 2 misdemeanor" "When must a health professional report if they receive a misdemeanor that could affect patient safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 10 working days" "When must a health professional report if they receive a felony? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 10 working days" "A health professional who violates the report of abuse section is guilty of? - CORRECT ANSWER Class 1 misdemeanor" "A health professional who violates the report of abuse section is guilty of what if the failure to report is a reportable offense? - CORRECT ANSWER Class 6 felony" "Health professionals in an LLC or corporation must collectively own how much of ownership interest? - CORRECT ANSWER 51%" "If a licensee discontinues practice what must they do with patient records? - CORRECT ANSWER Arrange for records to be available for patient 6 years from date licensee discontinues practice" "How long until a licensee must provide patient record after written request from patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 5 business days" "How many blood specimens must be provided by a person who contaminated a health professional? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 specimens" "When must medical examiner destroy specimen if no court order received? - CORRECT ANSWER If no court order received w/in 30 days" "What direct pay price must be made available upon request or online? - CORRECT ANSWER 25 most common items/services" "When must direct pay prices be updated? - CORRECT ANSWER Annually and based on 12 month period that occurred in the last 18 months" "What happens to license while on active duty for those in military reserves? - CORRECT ANSWER License will not expire on active duty and will be extended 180 days past end of active duty" "After a member returns from federal active duty, when will license be place in active status? - CORRECT ANSWER For 90 days after member returns as long as state board of appraisals notified"