CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW NEWEST VERSION
EXAM TESTBANK 160+ QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. PT
that completed the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is
provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided
orally and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this
written notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Must be
signed by the patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical therapist's
plan of care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by the Medical
Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
,Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. All of the above are correct
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
EXAM TESTBANK 160+ QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. PT
that completed the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is
provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided
orally and in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this
written notice _______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Must be
signed by the patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a *signature and date* upon the physical therapist's
plan of care *MUST occur* by an individual licensed by the Medical
Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
,Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. All of the above are correct
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
