Physical Therapist Regulations and Licensing in California, Exams of Nursing

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Members of the Physical Therapy Board of California must consist of all of the following EXCEPT: a. Physical therapists b. Physical therapists involved in the education of physical therapists c. Member of the Medical Board of California d. Public members - correct answer ✔✔c. Member of the Medical Board of California Members of the board shall be appointed for a term of: a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 6 years - correct answer ✔✔c. 4 years A person can receive direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a licensed physical therapist for up to: a. 12 calendar days b. 45 calendar days c. 30 calendar days d. 60 calendar days - correct answer ✔✔b. 45 calendar days How long must patient records be maintained following discharge? a. No less than 3 years b. No less than 5 years

c. No less than 7 years d. No less than 10 years - correct answer ✔✔c. No less than 7 years All of the following are considered non-patient related tasks EXCEPT: a. Administering an HEP b. Transport of a patient c. Physical support only during gait/transfer training d. Clerical duties - correct answer ✔✔a. Administering an HEP The physical therapist shall provide what level of supervision for an aide: a. Adequate supervision b. Direct supervision c. General supervision d. Continuous and immediate supervision - correct answer ✔✔d. Continuous and immediate supervision To receive a license in California a person must first successfully pass the following examinations: a. CA PT Laws and Regulations b. National Physical Therapy Examination c. CA PTA Examination d. A and B e. A and C - correct answer ✔✔d. A and B Must successfully pass CA PT Laws and Regulations and the National Physical Therapy Examination PTA supervision requirements include which of the following

a. 1:1 supervision ratio b. PT readily available in person or by telecommunication c. PT provides periodic on-site supervision and observation of patient care rendered by the PTA d. B and C - correct answer ✔✔d. B and C

• PT readily available in person or by telecommunication and
• PT provides periodic on-site supervision and observation of patient care rendered by the PTA What is the maximum number of physical therapist assistants that may be supervised by a physical therapist at one time? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 - correct answer ✔✔b. 2 A physical therapist license applicant or a physical therapist assistant license applicant shall practice under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist pending results of the first licensing examination for no more than: a. 30 days b. 60 days c. 120 days d. 90 days - correct answer ✔✔c. 120 days

The board may suspend, revoke or impose probationary conditions upon any license for unprofessional conduct for which of the following: a. Fraud b. Gross negligence in practice as a PT or PTA c. Failure to protect patient by failing to follow infection control guidelines d. All of the above - correct answer ✔✔d. All of the above

• Fraud
• Gross negligence in practice as a PT or PTA
• Failure to protect patient by failing to follow infection control guidelines The fee to renew a physical therapist assistant license shall be: a. $50. b. $150. c. $200. d. $300.00 - correct answer ✔✔c. $200. A physical therapy corporation must have physical therapists rendering professional services who are in compliance with which of the following: a. Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act b. The Better Business Bureau c. California Business Corporation Act d. Professional Service Corporation Act - correct answer ✔✔a. Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act

When renewing your license, how many continuing education hours do you need to show within the preceding 2 years? a. 15 hours b. 30 hours c. 12 hours d. none - correct answer ✔✔b. 30 hours Each licensee shall report to the board each and every change of residence address within ____ days after each change, giving both the old and new address. a. 14 days b. 30 days c. 45 days d. 60 days - correct answer ✔✔b. 30 days Each supervising PT shall require which of the following individuals performing patient related tasks to display his or her name and working title on a name tag. Circle all that apply. a. PT aides b. Students c. Applicants d. Interns - correct answer ✔✔a. PT aides b. Students c. Applicants d. Interns When the PTA is documenting in patient records, they must include the name and title of any individual who provided service including the individual's role in that service.

a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True An electronic signature is not acceptable in patient records. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False Applications submitted by foreign graduates must include which of the following: a. Complete transcript of professional instruction authenticated by the proper official of the PT program. b. Complete transcript of professional instruction authenticated by the proper official of the PT program and report from a credential evaluation service. c. Complete transcript of professional instruction authenticated by the proper official of the PT program submitted directly by the PT program. d. Complete transcript of professional instruction authenticated by the proper official of the PT program submitted directly by the PT program to an evaluation service. - correct answer ✔✔d. Complete transcript of professional instruction authenticated by the proper official of the PT program submitted directly by the PT program to an evaluation service. Foreign educated applicants must complete the period of clinical service required by Section 2653 of the Code with the following requirements: (Choose all that apply) a. Clinical service shall be certified by a supervising PT licensed by the board b. Supervising PT must be onsite and available to assist with patient care. c. Supervising PT must be an APTA certified clinical instructor. d. Clinical service under the direct and immediate supervision of a PT licensed by the board which does not exceed nine months in a location approved by the board. - correct answer ✔✔b. Supervising PT must be onsite and available to assist with patient care. c. Supervising PT must be an APTA certified clinical instructor. d. Clinical service under the direct and immediate supervision of a PT licensed by the board which does not exceed nine months in a location approved by the board.

a. Clinical service shall be certified by a supervising PT licensed by the boardnot true because it is not within Section 2653 The board shall inform an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant within _____ days after completion of the application of its decision whether the applicant meets the requirement for examination. a. 30 b. 60 c. 100 d. 150 - correct answer ✔✔a. 30 When rendering physical therapy services as part of one's academic training, the correct title of 18 font name tag would be: a. Physical Therapist Intern b. Physical Therapist Student c. PT License Applicant d. PT - correct answer ✔✔b. Physical Therapist Student A PT shall at all times be responsible for all PT services provided by the PTA and shall ensure that the PTA does not function autonomously. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True A PT who performs the initial evaluation of a patient shall be the PT of record for that patient and shall remain until a reassignment of that patient to another PT has occurred verbally or in writing. a. True

b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False must be in writing, verbal not acceptable A PTA: a. may perform measurement and data collection prior to the evaluation of the patient by the PT. b. May be the sole representative in any meeting with other health care professionals where the patient's plan of care is assessed. c. Shall notify the PT of record of any change in the patient's condition not within the planned progress or treatment goals. d. May provide treatment if the PTA holds a management position in the PT business where the care is being provided. - correct answer ✔✔c. Shall notify the PT of record of any change in the patient's condition not within the planned progress or treatment goals. The clinical instructor shall countersign with his or her first initial and last name in the patient's record __________ patient related tasks were provided by the PTA student or intern. a. On the same day as b. Within 24 hours of when c. Within one week of when d. Not needed with weekly case conferences - correct answer ✔✔a. On the same day as A PTA license applicant is working legally if the PT is in the next building and available by phone. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False not considered direct supervision

If a massage therapist is hired to work within a physical therapy practice, which of the following titles is appropriate? a. Physical therapy technician b. Physical therapist assistant c. Physical therapy aide d. None of the above - correct answer ✔✔d. None of the above A PT may apply or administer all of the following topical medications except: a. Bacteriocidal agents b. Antispasmodic agents c. Debriding agents d. Neuroleptic agents - correct answer ✔✔d. Neuroleptic agents Approved Medications

• bacteriocidal agents
• antispasmodic agents
• debriding agents
• topical anesthetic agents
• anti-inflammatory agents
• adrenocortico-steroids What number of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each license cycle? a. 20 b. 25 c. 30 d. 40 - correct answer ✔✔c. 30

Each licensee shall keep and maintain records showing each course or activity for which credit is claimed that has been completed. Which of the following is not true of those records? a. Title of course or activitiy b. Record of participation c. Provide copies of documentation to the board with licensure renewal d. Date taken or completed e. Must be maintained for 5 years - correct answer ✔✔c. Provide copies of documentation to the board with licensure renewal As regulated by this code, the term "license" refers specifically to licenses and does not include certificates, registrations, or other means to engage in a business or profession. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False #2670 A misdemeanor violation is punishable by a fine of ________ and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding _____________. a. Not less than $1000.00, 6 months b. Not less than $500.00, 3 months c. Not more than $1000.00, 6 months d. Not more than $500.00, 3 months - correct answer ✔✔a. Not less than $1000.00, 6 months A misdemeanor violation is punishable by a fine of not less than $1000.00 and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months.

A board may suspend a license pursuant to the Family Code if the licensee is not in compliance with a child support order or judgement. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True Any board shall at the time of issuance of the license require that the licensee provide his or her social security number (SSN). a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True The Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) must submit reports or answer to the Department of Consumer Affairs, but is not a part of the department. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False The purpose of boards is to ensure which of the following: a. That licensees pay local, state, and federal taxes for wages earned under their license. b. That the public has access to licensed professionals within their area. c. That professions which engage in activities that have an impact of public health, safety, and welfare are adequately regulated. d. That members of the public have a means through which they may voice their concerns regarding the activities of the professions that affect public welfare. - correct answer ✔✔c. That profession which engage in activities that have an impact of public health, safety, and welfare are adequately regulated. The governor has the power to remove from office any member of the board for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

a. Unprofessional conduct b. Disclosure of licensing exam questions c. Incompetence d. Publicly disagreeing with governor's agenda - correct answer ✔✔d. Publicly disagreeing with governor's agenda Any licensee whose license expired while on active duty may, upon application, reinstate his or her license, without penalty, only with re-examination. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False The term of office for a member of the PTBC shall be: a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 6 years - correct answer ✔✔c. 4 years The PTBC requires applicants to furnish a full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting criminal history record checks within the State of California and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True The presence of architectural barriers to an individual with physical disabilities that conform to applicable state or local building codes and regulations shall not constitute discrimination. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True

If a definition of service has not been issued by a board or committee within 100 days of receipt of request to advertise said service, the requesting company may advertise as desired. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False according to S651(i) it is within 120 days A physician, surgeon, and or doctor of podiatric medicine license pursuant to Chapter 5 by the Medical Board of California who knowingly and intentionally violates this section (CH 5) may be cited and assessed an administrative fine not to exceed how much? a. $5, b. $10, c. $15, d. $20,000 - correct answer ✔✔b. $10, according to S651(k) The California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall adopt regulations to establish and collect a reasonable fee from each board or association applying for recognition. These collections will be deposited into the State Treasury in the Podiatry Fund. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True according to S651(D) Severe Neglect applies to those situations of neglect where any person having the care of custody of a child willfully causes or permits the person or health of the child to be placed in a situation such that his

or her person or health is endangered, including intentional failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True according to #111665.2a Professional services means professional services that may be lawfully rendered only pursuant to a license, certification, or registration authorized only by the Business and Professions Code. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True ***according to S13401(a) Licensed persons may be shareholders, officers, directors, or professional employees of the professional corporations as long as the sum of all shares owned does not exceed what percent? a. 59% b. 49% c. 39% d. 29% - correct answer ✔✔b. 49% according to S13401.5 What is a person called who is temporarily or permanently unable to legally provide professional services that the particular corporation of which he or she is an officer, director, shareholder, or employee was rendering?

a. Unavailable Licensee b. Illegal Licensee c. Pending Person d. Disqualified Person - correct answer ✔✔d. Disqualified Person according to S13401(e) Advertising by any person so licensed may include all of the following except: a. A statement of the name of the practitioner b. A statement of office hours regularly maintained by the practitioner c. A statement of what types of patient diagnoses they treat d. A statement of languages, other than English, fluently spoken by practitioner - correct answer ✔✔c. A statement of what types of patient diagnoses they treat according to S651(h) Health Care Facility means all of the following except: a. General acute care hospital b. Acute psychiatric hospital c. Intermediate care facility d. Any other health facility unlicensed by the State Department of Public Health - correct answer ✔✔d. Any other health facility unlicensed by the State Department of Public Health according to S650(f) If the fact of compensation is made known publicly, can a licensed person compensate or give anything of value to a representative of the press, radio, television, or other communication medium in anticipation of, or in return for, professional publicity?

a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True according to S651(d) The term "child abuse or neglect" includes physical injury or death inflicted by other than accidental means upon a child by another person. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True according to #11165.5 Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be made by: a. Mandated reporters b. Media reporters c. Child Protective Services d. None of the above - correct answer ✔✔a. Mandated reporters according to S11166(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a ____________________ may administer medication only by intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections and perform skin tests and additional technical supportive services upon the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon or a licensed podiatrist. a. Physical therapist assistant b. Physical therapy aide

c. Medical assistant c. Dental assistant - correct answer ✔✔c. Medical assistant according to #2069a A person who fails to renew his or her license within five years after its expiration date may apply for and obtain a new license if he or she: a. Has not committed any acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure b. Takes and passes the examination c. Pays all of the fees that would be required if application for licensure was being made for the first time d. All of the above - correct answer ✔✔d. All of the above Permitted to apply for and obtain a new license if they:

• have not committed any acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure
• takes and passes the examination
• pays all of the fees that would be required if application for licensure was being made for the first time according to S2647 pg 45 Any person who engages in repeated acts of clearly excessive prescribing or administering of drugs for treatment is guilty of a felony. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔b. False
• they will be guilty of a misdemeanor

according to S725(b) The term providing nutritional advice or giving advice concerning proper nutrition means the giving of information as the use and role of food and food ingredients including dietary supplements. a. True b. False - correct answer ✔✔a. True according to S2068