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CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL
THERAPY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
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 - correct 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 - correct answer- A) voluntary admission
How many calendar days does a license have to notify the
board of a change of address?
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A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - correct 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 - correct 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
A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA
should recall which of the following differences between the
two?
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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
D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related
care - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- D) A and C
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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
C) 3 months
D) 12 months - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- B) </= 12 months
CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL
THERAPY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
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 - correct 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 - correct answer- A) voluntary admission
How many calendar days does a license have to notify the
board of a change of address?
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A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days - correct 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 - correct 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
A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA
should recall which of the following differences between the
two?
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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
D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related
care - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- D) A and C
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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
C) 3 months
D) 12 months - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- B) </= 12 months
