Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam questions and correct answers

A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant treating a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be; 1. In direct line of sight of the assistant 2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring 3. Available for a telephone call during the session 4. Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment - correct answer 3. Available for a telephone call during the session (NOT 2 BECAUSE: Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a requirement. As long as the therapist is in the same geographic location for consultation during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have been met. The therapist having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is delivered by unlicensed personnel.) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel? 1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel 2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed personnel 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee 4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess patient's progress during treatm - correct answer 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care? A. Chiropractor B. Podiatrist C. Dentist D. Pharmacist - correct answer D. Pharmacist