Docsity
Docsity

Prepare for your exams
Prepare for your exams

Study with the several resources on Docsity


Earn points to download
Earn points to download

Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan


Guidelines and tips
Guidelines and tips

DC Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive overview of the DC physical therapy jurisprudence exam, covering a wide range of topics related to the practice of physical therapy in the District of Columbia. Detailed questions and answers on various aspects of physical therapy regulations, such as supervision requirements, disciplinary actions, board composition, licensing qualifications, continuing education requirements, scope of practice, and ethical principles. The information presented is up-to-date as of 2024, making it a valuable resource for physical therapists and students preparing for the DC jurisprudence exam.

Typology: Exams

2024/2025

Available from 10/12/2024

Allivia
Allivia 🇺🇸

3.6

(69)

3.6K documents

1 / 16

Toggle sidebar

Related documents


Partial preview of the text

Download DC Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) What does supervision over a PTA mean? - Correct Answer ✅ on-site supervision by the PT Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to professional incompetence is in accordance with which act? - Correct Answer ✅ Health Occupations Revisions Act Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval? - Correct Answer ✅ no Who can refer to a PT? - Correct Answer ✅ physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced authorization How many members are on the board of PT? - Correct Answer ✅ 5 Who are the board members appointed by? - Correct Answer ✅ The Mayor DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) What is the make up of the board members? - Correct Answer ✅ 4 practicing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer" How long does a board member serve? - Correct Answer ✅ One shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years What are some responsibilities of the Mayor? - Correct Answer ✅ Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing licenses, investigations, holding hearings, budgeting, issuing rules to protect the health and wellfare of the citizens What are the qualifications of the board members? - Correct Answer ✅ 1. practicing in the district for at least 3 years 2. Initially appointed by the board What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member? - Correct Answer ✅ -18 years or older -Not be a health professional DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) -submits qualifications How long does a licensee have to notify the board of any change of address of the place of residence or business or employment? - Correct Answer ✅ 30 days How can a license be taken away? - Correct Answer ✅ - fraudulently obtains license -convict -incompetent -files a false report -practices drugged up -fails to record medical report or provide it -misrepresents treatment -practices with unauthroized person -makes false statement to collect fees -pays for referrals -etc. DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) Can a board require a professional to submit a mental or physical exam without probable cause? - Correct Answer ✅ no - they have to have probable cause When does the PT license expire? - Correct Answer ✅ Midnight of Jan 31st every odd numbered year How many attempts do you get to pass either exam? - Correct Answer ✅ 3 What happens if it takes more than 3 attempts to pass the exam? - Correct Answer ✅ An application with a remediation program How many CEU do you need? - Correct Answer ✅ 4 How many CEU is 1? - Correct Answer ✅ 10 hours If you have an inactive license, how many CEUs do you need? - Correct Answer ✅ 2 DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) How many expired CEU is the max? - Correct Answer ✅ 10 What does the PT need to submit for CEUs to the board? - Correct Answer ✅ -name and address of sponsor -subject matter -name of instructors -dates -hours -Signature or stamp from sponsor How many days can you be late for license renewal? - Correct Answer ✅ 60 days and you pay the late fee Why would the board grant a 60 day extension of renewal? - Correct Answer ✅ -illness to applicant -death or serious illness to applicant's immediate family DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) How many CEUs do I get if I publish a book w/n time period for which credit is claimed? - Correct Answer ✅ 4 CEUs of 40 hours How many CEUs do I get if I publish a paper? - Correct Answer ✅ 2 CEUs of 20 hours How many CEUs do I get if I publish a book, review, review paper, or abstract? - Correct Answer ✅ 1 CEU or 10 hours What are the qualifications to practice if moving from another state? - Correct Answer ✅ -proof of license -passed the NPTE What is the max number of students, aides, assistants, or first time applications under the PTs supervision? - Correct Answer ✅ 3 Does a student have to sign their name on a note? - Correct Answer ✅ yes DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) Is a supervising PT fully responsible for the student? - Correct Answer ✅ yes Can a student be paid? - Correct Answer ✅ no bitch ass, get a damn job scope of a PT assistant - Correct Answer ✅ -TE, traction,STM, compression, heat, cold, UV, water, and electricity -measure and adjust AD -education on functional activities - modification of tx w/n plan of care scope of PT aide - Correct Answer ✅ -gait practice -ADLs -transfer activities -cold/hot packs -hydrotherapy -whirlpool DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) -therapeutic exercise All of these can be performed by whom? -Interpret referrals -perform evals -initiate tx -assume responsibility for pt - Correct Answer ✅ PT only scope of PT - Correct Answer ✅ -exam, dx, prognosis, POC from tests and measures -therapeutic interventions -prevention -consultation What does direct supervision mean? - Correct Answer ✅ PT is available on the premises w/n vocal communication either directly or by a device DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) What types of meds can a PT purchase, store, and administer? - Correct Answer ✅ Topical and aerosol meds What is the abbreviation that physical therapists use in connection to business to denote licensure? - Correct Answer ✅ PT What abbreviation does a physical therapy assistant use to denote their licensure? - Correct Answer ✅ PTA What are the "Standard of Conduct"? - Correct Answer ✅ -pt rights to privacy unless the info is needed to protect the community -a PT shall provide fees upon request by the pt -if you have info of illegal or unsafe practice, report to the board -Comply with APTA code of ethics If you are a first time applicant practicing and fails the boards, can you still practice? - Correct Answer ✅ no DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024) Can the board revoke, suspend or restrict a student to practice? - Correct Answer ✅ only if they have violated the act What are the 11 APTA Code of Ethics principles? - Correct Answer ✅ Compassion Trust Law Judgment Competence Promotion Remuneration Information Protect Society Colleagues