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Florida Jurisprudence Physical Therapy Practice Exam: Questions and Answers, Exams of Law

University of Florida (UF)Law

A set of practice exam questions and answers related to florida jurisprudence for physical therapists. It covers topics such as supervision requirements, unlicensed personnel, disciplinary proceedings, continuing education, and patient care tasks. This resource is designed to help physical therapists prepare for licensure exams or to review their knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in florida. It includes detailed explanations for the correct answers, offering valuable insights into the rationale behind each question. The questions address various aspects of physical therapy practice, ensuring a comprehensive review of the subject matter. This study material is useful for both students and practicing therapists seeking to enhance their understanding of florida's legal and ethical standards in physical therapy.

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Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified)
1. 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
ANS 3. Available For A Telephone Call During The Session
(NOT 2 BECAUSE
ANS 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
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  1. 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 ANS 3. Available For A Telephone Call During The Session (NOT 2 BECAUSE ANS 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.)

  1. Which Of The Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Unlicensed Person- Nel? 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
  2. Two Unlicensed Personnel Can Be Providinq Patient Directed Care Simulta- Neously While Supervised By A Licensee
  3. If Properly Trained By A Physical Therapist, The Personnel Can Assess Pa- Tient's Progress During Treatm ANS 3.Two Unlicensed Personnel Can Be Providinq Patient Directed Care Simultaneously While Supervised By A Licensee
  4. 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 ANS D. Pharmacist (A Pharmacist Is Not Included In The List Of Healthcare Practitioners That Are Able To Review And Sign A Physical Therapist's Plan Of Care.)

B. The Probable Cause Panel Has 15 Days To Complete The Investigation Fol- Lowing Receipt Of The Report From The Department Of Health C. The American Physical Therapy Association Is Responsible For The Final Verdict Regarding An Administrative Complaint D. When A Legally Sufficient Complaint Is Present The Identity Of The Individual Who Submitted The Complaint Shall Be Disclosed ANS A.10 Days Following A Finding Of Probable Cause, The Investigation Shall Be Made Public Record

  1. The Of The Respective State That Orders The Final Action/Verdict Regarding An Administrative Complaint ANS Board
  2. A Physical Therapist Assistant Performing Patient-Related Activities For Which Of The Following Practitioners Requires On Site Supervision By A Physi- Cal Therapist? A. Orthopedic Physician B.Physiatrist C.Chiropractor D.Podiatrist ANS D. Podiatrist
  1. When A Physical Therapist Assistant Is Performing Patient Related Activities For A Chiropractor Licensed Under Chapter 460, By A Physical Therapist Can Be Used. ANS General Supervision 9.For A Of Practicing Outside The Permitted Scope Of Physical Therapy Practice The Licensee Faces A Minimum Of One Year Of Probationary Practice Up To A Two Year Suspension Followed By Two Years Of Probation. The Licensee Could Also Face A Fine Of $2,500 Up To $10,000. ANS First Offense
  2. What Are The MAXIMUM Number Of Years Before Initial Licensure That The Board Will Accept Physical Therapy School Coursework For Continuing Educa- Tion Requirements Regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Education? A. B. C. D.

Licensee That Has Been Inactive For One Year? A B 6 C 9 D ANS B

  1. A Physical Therapy Aide Is Able To Participate In Which Of The Following Areas Of Documentation? A.Evaluating Progress Towards Established Goals B.Interpreting Objective Findings In A Reevaluation C.Recording Interventions Performed During Treatment D.Altering The Established Plan Of Care ANS C.Recording Interventions Performed During Treatment
  2. A Licensee Has Completed One Continuing Education Unit During The Renewal Cycle. How Many Additional HOURS Are Required? A 4 B

C

D

ANS A

  1. A Patient Receiving Treatment At An Outpatient Facility Has A Physician Referral That Recommends Iontophoresis For Lateral Epicondylitis. The Med- Ication To Be Used Is Not Specified On The Referral, But The Patient Recalls The Physician Stating That The Medication Is For Inflammation. Which Of The Following Courses Of Action Is BEST To Take? A.Administer Dexamethasone To Address The Inflammation B.Contact The Physician For A Prescription Of The Desired Medication C.Discuss The Policy Of Iontophoresis With The Facility Supervisor D.Perform A Trial Of Iontophoresis With A Saline Solution ANS B.Contact The Physi- Cian For A Prescription Of The Desired Medication
  2. Which Of The Following Patient Care Tasks Can Be Delegated To A Physical Therapist Assistant? A. Modification Of Goals B. Review And Interpretation Of A Practitioner's Referral C.Supervision Of

B.

C.

D.

ANS D.

  1. A Licensee Who Is Closing An Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic Is Required To Keep Patient Medical Records For A MINIMUM Of How Many Years? A. B. C. D. ANS A.
  2. A Licensee Who Has Met The MAXIMUM Number Of Contact Hours Applic- Able Towards Continuing Education As A Clinical Instructor Has How Many Additional Hours Left To Fulfill The Continuing Education Required For A Renewal Cycle? A. 6 B.

C.

D.

ANS B.

(As A Clinical Instructor A Licensee Is Able To Obtain A Maximum Of 6 Contact Hours, Therefore 18 Hours Are Remaining. 1 Contact Hour As A Clinical Instructor Is Equal To 160 Hours Of Clinical Practice With A Student.)

  1. A Physical Therapist Who Is Seeing A Patient Through Direct Access Care Has How Many Days To Treat Prior To Having To Obtain A Referral From A Practitioner Of Record? A. 5 B. 0 C. 5 D. ANS B.
  2. How Many Hours Of Human Testing Are Required In Order To Complete A Certification In Electromyography? A.

C

D

ANS

B

22.An Inactive Licensee Shall Have Accrued Of Continuing Edu- Cation Per Year. This Is A Requirement In Order To Apply For Reactivation Of Licensure. 2 Hours Must Be On Prevention Of Medical Errors. No More Than 6 Hours Per Year May Be Completed By Home Study Per Year Of Inactive Status. ANS 10 Hours

  1. An Inactive Licensee Shall Have Accrued 10 Hours Of Continuing Education Per Year. This Is A Requirement In Order To Apply For Reactivation Of Licensure. Must Be On Prevention Of Medical Errors. No More Than May Be Completed By Home Study Per Year Of Inactive Status. ANS 2 Hours; 6 Hours Per Year 24.An Inactive Licensee Shall Have Accrued 10 Hours Of Continuing Education Per Year. This Is A Requirement In Order To Apply For Reactivation Of Licensure. 2 Hours Must Be On . No More Than 6 Hours Per Year May Be Completed By Home Study Per Year Of Inactive Status. ANS Prevention Of Medical Errors
  1. A Patient Who Is Being Discharged From Physical Therapy Inquires About Personal Training. The Licensee Who Owns A Gym Recommends A Personal Trainer At The Facility. In Order For This To Be Lawful, A Written Disclosure Should Contain Which Of The Following Portions Of Information? A.A Listing Of Two Additional Personal Trainers That Are Not Associated With Any Gyms That The Licensee Owns B.The Amount Of Profit That The Licensee Will Receive From The Patient's Participation In Personal Training C.The Patient's Signature Acknowledging Receipt Of A Written Disclosure Of The Licensee's Investment D.A Documented Statement That The Patient Is No Longer Under The Care Of The Licensee ANS A.A Listing Of Two Additional Personal Trainers That Are Not Associated With Any Gyms That The Licensee Owns
  2. Which Of The Following Circumstances Assists In Withholding Liability Of A Licensee When Disclosing Confidential Information To A Sexual Partner Of A Patient Who Has Tested Positive For Human Immunodeficiency Virus? A. The Licensee Informs The Patient Of The Intent To Share The Information With The Partner Following Patient's Refusal To B. The Patient Has Been Discharged From Physical Therapy Services For A Period Of 15 Days C. The Licensee Has Received Permission By The Patient's Physician To Dis-

Following False Advertising Has How Many Days To Dispute It? A. 5 B. 0 C. 5 D. ANS B.

  1. A Physician Offers To Pay For Patient Referrals From A Physical Therapist For Patients That Are Out Of The Scope Of Direct Access Physical Therapy Care. In Order For This Relationship To Be Lawful Which Of The Following Criteria Needs To Be Met? A. The Amount Of Cash Given To The Physical Therapy Licensee Cannot Exceed $3,000 Per Year B.Disclosure Of The Relationship To The Florida Physical Therapy Board C.Notice Of Compensation Shall Be Disclosed Verbally And In Writing To The Patients D.No Cash Incentive Can Be Present At Anytime During Patient Care ANS D.No Cash Incentive Can Be Present At Anytime During Patient Care

32.A Licensee Receiving Compensation By A Physician For Referrals Is Termed A. This Is Unlawful And Prohibited. ANS Kickback

  1. Following The Death Of A Licensee, How Much Time Is Allowed Prior To A Required Newspaper Publication Indicating The Availability Of The Licensee's

ANS

A. Payment Of Biennial Renewal Fee B. Payment Of Change Of Status Fee C. Provide Documentation Of Successful Passage Of The National Physical Therapy Examination D. Provide Evidence Of Adequate Clinical Reasoning Through Passage Of Prac- Tical Patient Care Scenario ANS D.Provide Evidence Of Adequate Clinical Reasoning Through Passage Of Practical Patient Care Scenario

  1. What Are The MAXIMUM Number Of Contact Hours That A Course Instructor Can Receive Credit For Following The Teaching Of A 12 Hour Continuing Educa- Tion Class? A B C 0 D ANS A 38.A Course Instructor Can Receive Up To For Teaching A Continuing Education Class. For Each Hour Taught, The Instructor Will Receive To Apply Towards The Continuing Education Requirements. ANS 6 Contact Hours; ONE Contact Hour
  1. Which Of The Following Entities Is Responsible For Authorizing Physical Therapy Licenses? A. Board Of Physical Therapy Practice B. American Physical Therapy Association C.Federation Of State Board Of Physical Therapy D.Institutional Review Board ANS A.Board Of Physical Therapy Practice 40.The Federation Of State Board Of Physical Therapy Is Responsible For The Administration Of The ANS National Physical Therapy Exam.
  2. Which Of The Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Unlicensed Person- Nel? A.Training Must Occur Within Six Months Of Hire Date B.Direct Supervision Must Be Used During Patient Care C.Supervision Of Exercise Based Patient Care Can Occur By A Certified Person- Al Trainer D.A Minimum Of 40 Hours Of Documented Training Must Occur Prior To Patient Treatment ANS B.Direct Supervision Must Be Used During Patient Care
  3. Which Of The Following Requirements Are NOT Needed In A Prevention Of Medical Errors Continuing Education Class? A. Medical Documentation And Communication