CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW EXAM | COMPLETE
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
PT's ______ prescribe topical medications.
A. May
B. May not - CORRECT ANSWER - B. May not
"All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis by a
practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medications."
In order to apply a topical medicine, _________ shall be prepared for the
administration of each of the groups of medications for which a prescription is
required. - CORRECT ANSWER - Written protocols
In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues? - CORRECT ANSWER -
*Yes*, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs can penetrate
tissue *for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance.* They
CANNOT make diagnostic/prognostic interpretation.
"Performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular
performance" is the description of which of the following?
A. Trigger Point Dry Neddling
B. Kinesiological Electromyography
C. Electroneuromyography - CORRECT ANSWER - C.
Electroneuromyography
Note: Trigger Point Dry needling is not legal in CA.
,Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for
Electroneuromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 50 electroneuromyography examinations
B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 200 electroneuromyography
examinations
C. 500 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 300 electroneuromyography
examinations - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 400 hours of training under a
licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND
200 electroneuromyography examinations
Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for Kinesiological
Electromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations
B. 300 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 150 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations
C. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 200 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 200 hours of
training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological
electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations
True or False?
Certifications to penetrate tissues are renewed with the PT's license (every two
years) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
,In regards to Certifications to penetrate tissues for neuromuscular evaluation,
the exam/re-examination is $_____; the application fee is $100; and the renewal
fee is $_____.
A. $300; $100
B. $400; $200
C. $500; $50 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. $500; $50
With relation to tissue penetration, there must be a patient hand-out and a posted
sign.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - A. True
They read: "This study has been performed in accordance with the Physical
Therapy Practice Act. The findings in this report do not represent diagnostic
interpretations or medical diagnoses. The results of electromyographic
examination by the certified examiner are intended for integration by the
physician and surgeon with the patient's history, clinical examination, and the
results of any other tests performed in establishing a medical diagnosis."
Patient medical records are kept for at least _______ years after patient
discharge.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 7
What does PTBC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Therapy Board
of California
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
, B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco - CORRECT ANSWER - D.
Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records to
the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will
occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000 - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 15 days; $1,000
PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals *cannot* be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT
students.
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
PT's ______ prescribe topical medications.
A. May
B. May not - CORRECT ANSWER - B. May not
"All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis by a
practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medications."
In order to apply a topical medicine, _________ shall be prepared for the
administration of each of the groups of medications for which a prescription is
required. - CORRECT ANSWER - Written protocols
In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues? - CORRECT ANSWER -
*Yes*, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs can penetrate
tissue *for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance.* They
CANNOT make diagnostic/prognostic interpretation.
"Performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular
performance" is the description of which of the following?
A. Trigger Point Dry Neddling
B. Kinesiological Electromyography
C. Electroneuromyography - CORRECT ANSWER - C.
Electroneuromyography
Note: Trigger Point Dry needling is not legal in CA.
,Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for
Electroneuromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 50 electroneuromyography examinations
B. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 200 electroneuromyography
examinations
C. 500 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform electroneuromyography AND 300 electroneuromyography
examinations - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 400 hours of training under a
licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform electroneuromyography AND
200 electroneuromyography examinations
Which is correct regarding Certification requirements for Kinesiological
Electromyography?
A. 200 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations
B. 300 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 150 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations
C. 400 hours of training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to
perform kinesiological electromyography AND 200 kinesiologic
electromyographic examinations - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 200 hours of
training under a licensed PT or a physician authorized to perform kinesiological
electromyography AND 50 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations
True or False?
Certifications to penetrate tissues are renewed with the PT's license (every two
years) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
,In regards to Certifications to penetrate tissues for neuromuscular evaluation,
the exam/re-examination is $_____; the application fee is $100; and the renewal
fee is $_____.
A. $300; $100
B. $400; $200
C. $500; $50 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. $500; $50
With relation to tissue penetration, there must be a patient hand-out and a posted
sign.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - A. True
They read: "This study has been performed in accordance with the Physical
Therapy Practice Act. The findings in this report do not represent diagnostic
interpretations or medical diagnoses. The results of electromyographic
examination by the certified examiner are intended for integration by the
physician and surgeon with the patient's history, clinical examination, and the
results of any other tests performed in establishing a medical diagnosis."
Patient medical records are kept for at least _______ years after patient
discharge.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 7
What does PTBC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Therapy Board
of California
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
, B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco - CORRECT ANSWER - D.
Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records to
the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will
occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000 - CORRECT ANSWER - D. 15 days; $1,000
PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals *cannot* be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT
students.
