Jurisprudence Exam for PT (questions
with verified answers) updated to pass
T or F: The Dept of Health and the board CANNOT set unreasonable standards
that would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - correct answer
✔✔True
T or F: Physical therapy and physiotherapy are not interchangeable. - correct
answer ✔✔False, they are the same thing
a POC can be developed and implemented by who? - correct answer ✔✔-PT
-practitioner of record (physician, Chiro, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist)
-advanced RN practitioner
patients can be seen how long through direct access for a condition that was not
previously assessed by the practicers of record? - correct answer ✔✔30 days;
after 30 days, must review and sign POC
T or F: X-rays and radium for diagnostic pr therapeutic purposes are outside the
score of PT. - correct answer ✔✔True
The 30 days for direct access does not apply when? - correct answer ✔✔if the
patient has been diagnosed by an out of state practitioner as having a condition
that requires PT AND the PT is treating the condition
, T or F: PTs can perform specific chiropractic spinal manipulations. - correct answer
✔✔False
define PT - correct answer ✔✔a person who is licensed and who practices PT in
accordance with the provisions established by Florida
define PTA - correct answer ✔✔a person who is licensed under the provisions of
FL and is able to perform patient-related activities under the direction of a PT
define physical therapy practitioner - correct answer ✔✔PT or PTA
define unlicensed personnel - correct answer ✔✔anyone working/volunteering in
a PT setting, and not holding a license as a PT or PTA
who issues the physical therapy licenses - correct answer ✔✔Florida Physical
Therapy Board
T or F: A Licensee MUST have an active license to practice. - correct answer
✔✔TRUE
when renewing, licensee can choose for license to be what? - correct answer
✔✔active, inactive, or retired
T or F: Licensees cannot change licensure status at any time. - correct answer
✔✔False, you can change whenever
with verified answers) updated to pass
T or F: The Dept of Health and the board CANNOT set unreasonable standards
that would prevent qualified people from entering therapy. - correct answer
✔✔True
T or F: Physical therapy and physiotherapy are not interchangeable. - correct
answer ✔✔False, they are the same thing
a POC can be developed and implemented by who? - correct answer ✔✔-PT
-practitioner of record (physician, Chiro, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist)
-advanced RN practitioner
patients can be seen how long through direct access for a condition that was not
previously assessed by the practicers of record? - correct answer ✔✔30 days;
after 30 days, must review and sign POC
T or F: X-rays and radium for diagnostic pr therapeutic purposes are outside the
score of PT. - correct answer ✔✔True
The 30 days for direct access does not apply when? - correct answer ✔✔if the
patient has been diagnosed by an out of state practitioner as having a condition
that requires PT AND the PT is treating the condition
, T or F: PTs can perform specific chiropractic spinal manipulations. - correct answer
✔✔False
define PT - correct answer ✔✔a person who is licensed and who practices PT in
accordance with the provisions established by Florida
define PTA - correct answer ✔✔a person who is licensed under the provisions of
FL and is able to perform patient-related activities under the direction of a PT
define physical therapy practitioner - correct answer ✔✔PT or PTA
define unlicensed personnel - correct answer ✔✔anyone working/volunteering in
a PT setting, and not holding a license as a PT or PTA
who issues the physical therapy licenses - correct answer ✔✔Florida Physical
Therapy Board
T or F: A Licensee MUST have an active license to practice. - correct answer
✔✔TRUE
when renewing, licensee can choose for license to be what? - correct answer
✔✔active, inactive, or retired
T or F: Licensees cannot change licensure status at any time. - correct answer
✔✔False, you can change whenever
