DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam:
Questions With In-Depth Solutions
What does supervision over a PTA mean? Correct Answer - on-
site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due
to professional incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Correct Answer - Health Occupations Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval? Correct Answer - no
Who can refer to a PT? Correct Answer - physician, osteopath,
dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced
authorization
How many members are on the board of PT? Correct Answer -
5
Who are the board members appointed by? Correct Answer -
The Mayor
What is the make up of the board members? Correct Answer -
4 practicing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer"
How long does a board member serve? Correct Answer - One
shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years
What are some responsibilities of the Mayor? Correct Answer -
Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing
licenses, investigations, holding hearings, budgeting, issuing rules to
protect the health and wellfare of the citizens
, What are the qualifications of the board members? Correct
Answer - 1. practicing in the district for at least 3 years
2. Initially appointed by the board
What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member?
Correct Answer - -18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be
employed in the HC industry
How can a board member be removed? Correct Answer - -
Mayor may remove for incompetence, misconduct, or negligence
-Failed attendance of at least 1/2 meetings w/n a year
Do board members get compensation? Correct Answer - Yes
What are the powers of the board? Correct Answer - -
administer/enforce rules
-eval qualifications of applicants
-make recommendations to the mayor
-issue licenses
-review complaints
-request an investigation
-conduct hearings
-issue opinions
What are the qualifications of applicants? Correct Answer - -
free from convicted offenses
- at least 18
-passed the exam
- completed a PT degree
Questions With In-Depth Solutions
What does supervision over a PTA mean? Correct Answer - on-
site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due
to professional incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Correct Answer - Health Occupations Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval? Correct Answer - no
Who can refer to a PT? Correct Answer - physician, osteopath,
dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced
authorization
How many members are on the board of PT? Correct Answer -
5
Who are the board members appointed by? Correct Answer -
The Mayor
What is the make up of the board members? Correct Answer -
4 practicing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer"
How long does a board member serve? Correct Answer - One
shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years
What are some responsibilities of the Mayor? Correct Answer -
Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing
licenses, investigations, holding hearings, budgeting, issuing rules to
protect the health and wellfare of the citizens
, What are the qualifications of the board members? Correct
Answer - 1. practicing in the district for at least 3 years
2. Initially appointed by the board
What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member?
Correct Answer - -18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be
employed in the HC industry
How can a board member be removed? Correct Answer - -
Mayor may remove for incompetence, misconduct, or negligence
-Failed attendance of at least 1/2 meetings w/n a year
Do board members get compensation? Correct Answer - Yes
What are the powers of the board? Correct Answer - -
administer/enforce rules
-eval qualifications of applicants
-make recommendations to the mayor
-issue licenses
-review complaints
-request an investigation
-conduct hearings
-issue opinions
What are the qualifications of applicants? Correct Answer - -
free from convicted offenses
- at least 18
-passed the exam
- completed a PT degree
