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CALIFORNIA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM:
STUDY GUIDE BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Why would the administrated fines increase - correct answer -May
increase up to $5000 if the board determines at least one of the
following circumstances apply:
1. involves present/immediate threat to health and safety of
another person
2. Multiple violations or willful disregards of the law
3. Violations perpetrated against a senior citizen or disabled
person
4. Hx of two or more prior citations for the same or similar
violations
Disputing citation - correct answer --FORMAL meeting to be held
within 30days of being notified of the citation
-Within 10 days of receipt, cited individuals can ask for an
INFORMAL conference with the board's executive officer to
discuss charges
-If the charges are not excused, than a FORMAL hearing will be
held 30days from the INFORMAL conference
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What can a PT do if they are unable to complete the correction for
which they were cited for? - correct answer -If unable to complete
correction within the time line provided, the cited individual may
request, in writing, an extension within the time set forth for
abatement (AKA removal of a problem)
-Failure to comply with an order will result in disciplinary action
Define Mandated Reporters - correct answer -A person who has
regular contact with vulnerable individuals is legally required to
report when abuse is observed or suspected (All you need to
report is reasonable suspicion)
-self-harm
-injury from firearm
-elder abuse
-child abuse
-spousal abuse
What should you do if you suspect abuse? - correct answer -
MUST make an initial report by TELEPHONE IMMEDIATELY or
as soon as possible and fax or send/transmit a written follow-up
report within two working days for an injury and 36 hrs for
suspected child abuse upon receiving the info concerning the
event
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Define Multiple Reporters - correct answer -When two or more
reporters jointly have knowledge of a known or suspected
instance of child abuse or neglect, and when there is agreement
among them, the telephone report may be made by a member of
the team selected by mutual agreement: a single report may be
made by the one who was selected.
What should the report include? - correct answer -1. Name of
victim
2. Location of victim
3. Character/extent of injury
4. ID of alleged abuser
-Mandated reporters have immunity, and their identity is
confidential
-Failure to report is a MISDEMEANOR
Failure to report to the board within 30 days for any of the
following is considered unprofessional conduct? - correct answer -
1. Brining of an indictment or info charging a felony against a
licensee
2. Arrest of a licensee
3. Conviction of a licensee
CALIFORNIA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM:
STUDY GUIDE BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Why would the administrated fines increase - correct answer -May
increase up to $5000 if the board determines at least one of the
following circumstances apply:
1. involves present/immediate threat to health and safety of
another person
2. Multiple violations or willful disregards of the law
3. Violations perpetrated against a senior citizen or disabled
person
4. Hx of two or more prior citations for the same or similar
violations
Disputing citation - correct answer --FORMAL meeting to be held
within 30days of being notified of the citation
-Within 10 days of receipt, cited individuals can ask for an
INFORMAL conference with the board's executive officer to
discuss charges
-If the charges are not excused, than a FORMAL hearing will be
held 30days from the INFORMAL conference
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What can a PT do if they are unable to complete the correction for
which they were cited for? - correct answer -If unable to complete
correction within the time line provided, the cited individual may
request, in writing, an extension within the time set forth for
abatement (AKA removal of a problem)
-Failure to comply with an order will result in disciplinary action
Define Mandated Reporters - correct answer -A person who has
regular contact with vulnerable individuals is legally required to
report when abuse is observed or suspected (All you need to
report is reasonable suspicion)
-self-harm
-injury from firearm
-elder abuse
-child abuse
-spousal abuse
What should you do if you suspect abuse? - correct answer -
MUST make an initial report by TELEPHONE IMMEDIATELY or
as soon as possible and fax or send/transmit a written follow-up
report within two working days for an injury and 36 hrs for
suspected child abuse upon receiving the info concerning the
event
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Define Multiple Reporters - correct answer -When two or more
reporters jointly have knowledge of a known or suspected
instance of child abuse or neglect, and when there is agreement
among them, the telephone report may be made by a member of
the team selected by mutual agreement: a single report may be
made by the one who was selected.
What should the report include? - correct answer -1. Name of
victim
2. Location of victim
3. Character/extent of injury
4. ID of alleged abuser
-Mandated reporters have immunity, and their identity is
confidential
-Failure to report is a MISDEMEANOR
Failure to report to the board within 30 days for any of the
following is considered unprofessional conduct? - correct answer -
1. Brining of an indictment or info charging a felony against a
licensee
2. Arrest of a licensee
3. Conviction of a licensee
