EXAM 1 - TEXAS PT RULES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based on
data gathered. - ANSWERevaluation
A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to a
diagnostic classification or referral. - ANSWERexamination
A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act and
Board Rules. - ANSWERjurisprudence exam
A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of a license.
- ANSWERhearing
What does "on-site" mean? - ANSWERPT or PTA is on the premises and readily
available to respond.
Supervision of PTAs - ANSWERPT must be on call and readily available when services
are being provided; have to hold documented conferences with the PTA
Supervision of PT aides - ANSWERPT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the
PT aide and remain within reasonable proximity during the aide's interaction with the
patient
What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas? - ANSWERCan evaluate
(no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency
circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral? - ANSWERHave to
notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat more than 20
times or 30 consecutive calendar days, referral must be less than 1 year, and PT has to
be licensed for > 1 year
If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done? - ANSWERMust be received,
recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized personnel; must include all
information that would appear on a written referral
Can PTAs do the screening? - ANSWERThey can collect the data but the PT decides if
a referral is needed or make recommendations
T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been established. -
ANSWERTrue
T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written. - ANSWERFalse -
no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, A/an _____ is a dynamic process in which the PT makes clinical judgments based on
data gathered. - ANSWERevaluation
A/an _____ is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to a
diagnostic classification or referral. - ANSWERexamination
A _____ is an open-book MC, T/F assessment with questions from the PT Act and
Board Rules. - ANSWERjurisprudence exam
A _____ is an adjudicative proceeding concerning the issuance, denial, etc. of a license.
- ANSWERhearing
What does "on-site" mean? - ANSWERPT or PTA is on the premises and readily
available to respond.
Supervision of PTAs - ANSWERPT must be on call and readily available when services
are being provided; have to hold documented conferences with the PTA
Supervision of PT aides - ANSWERPT or PTA must provide on-site supervision of the
PT aide and remain within reasonable proximity during the aide's interaction with the
patient
What are the exceptions to the referral requirement in Texas? - ANSWERCan evaluate
(no dx or treatment), asymptomatic people (wellness, fitness, health), emergency
circumstances, prior referrals
What can PTs do with a patient with whom they had a prior referral? - ANSWERHave to
notify the referral HCP within 5 days by phone or letter or fax, can't treat more than 20
times or 30 consecutive calendar days, referral must be less than 1 year, and PT has to
be licensed for > 1 year
If a PT receives a referral by phone, what has to be done? - ANSWERMust be received,
recorded, and signed by the PT, PTA, or other authorized personnel; must include all
information that would appear on a written referral
Can PTAs do the screening? - ANSWERThey can collect the data but the PT decides if
a referral is needed or make recommendations
T/F: The treatment cannot be initiated until the POC has been established. -
ANSWERTrue
T/F: The PTA can begin treatment before the POC has been written. - ANSWERFalse -
no delegation until POC is WRITTEN
