AZ PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM BRAND
NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
Inactive status; reinstatement to active status - correct answer -A.
The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on inactive
status and waive the continuing competence requirements if a
licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the
board that the licensee or certificate holder is not currently
engaged in the practice of physical therapy or working as a
physical therapist assistant in this state, is in good standing with
the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter.
B. During the period of inactive status pursuant to subsection A,
the inactive licensee or certificate holder may not engage in the
practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist
assistant in this state.
C. A licensee or certificate holder on inactive status must renew
the inactive license or certificate every two years using the same
schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. The board
by rule shall prescribe the fee for the renewal of an inactive
license or certificate.
D. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the
board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification within
three years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive
status must submit the full annual license renewal fee and prove
to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder
, Page | 2
has met continuing competence requirements as prescribed by
the board by rule.
E. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the
board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification and who
has not been actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy
or working as a physical therapist assistant in this state for more
than three consecutive years after the date the board issues a
notice of inactive status must submit the full annual license
renewal fee and demonstrate competency to the board's
satisfaction by satisfying one or more
lawful practice - correct answer -A. A physical therapist shall refer
a client to appropriate health care practitioners if the physical
therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions
are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or
if physical therapy is contraindicated.
B. A physical therapist shall adhere to the recognized standards
of ethics of the physical therapy profession and as further
established by rule.
C. A physical therapist licensed under this chapter shall practice
physical therapy as prescribed by this chapter.
use of titles; restructions;violation; classification - correct answer -
A. A physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection
with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote
licensure under this chapter.
, Page | 3
B. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters "PTA" in
connection with that person's name to denote certification
pursuant to this chapter.
C. A person or business entity or its employees, agents or
representatives shall not use in connection with that person's
name or the name or activity of the business the words "physical
therapy", "physical therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist"
or "registered physical therapist", the letters "PT", "LPT", "RPT",
"MPT", "DScPT" or "DPT" or any other words, abbreviations or
insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical
therapy is provided or supplied, including the billing of services
labeled as physical therapy, unless these services are provided
by or under the direction of a physical therapist who is licensed
pursuant to this chapter. A person or entity that violates this
subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
D. A person or business entity shall not advertise, bill or otherwise
promote a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter as
being a physical therapist or offering physical therapy services.
E. A person shall not use the title "physical therapist assistant" or
use the letters "PTA" in connection with that person's name or any
other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying
directly or indirectly that the person is a physical therapist
assistant unless that person is certified as a physical therapist
assistant pursuant to this chapter. A person who violates this
subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
supervision; patient care managment - correct answer -A. A
physical therapist is responsible for patient care given by assistive
personnel under the physical therapist's supervision. A physical