CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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. Answer: A) voluntary admission
◉ How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a
change of address?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days. 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. 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?
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.
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. 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. Answer: D) A and C
◉ 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. 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. Answer: B) </= 12 months
◉ Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained
a license?
A) RPT
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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. Answer: A) voluntary admission
◉ How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a
change of address?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days. 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. 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?
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.
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. 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. Answer: D) A and C
◉ 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. 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. Answer: B) </= 12 months
◉ Which of the following abbreviations indicates a PT who has obtained
a license?
A) RPT
