California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide-EdSyn: Education Together NPTE Prep and Tutoring Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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California Physical Therapy
California Jurisprudence Exam: Study
Guide-EdSyn: Education Together NPTE
Prep and Tutoring Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) - Correct Answer ️️ -Creator and
enforcer of practice act
protection of the public is the highest priority, whenever t...
California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide -EdSyn: Education Together NPTE Prep and Tutoring Questions and Answers 100% Correct Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Creator and enforcer of practice act protection of the public is the highest priority , whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount Board members - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Composition: 1 PT involved in education of PTs 3 PTs with ≥5 experience and currently licensed 3 public members who are citizens of california NOT licensed by PT or any other medical board of california Terms: 4 years, expires 1st day of June 1. No person can serve more than 2 consecutive terms - 8 years max Suspensions and Revocation of Licenses - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Physical Therapy Board of California shall issue, suspend and revoke licenses and approvals to practice PT they need to hold At least one meeting a year in cities of Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. General provisions - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-The practice of physical therapy includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions. Topical medications: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-topical medication May be administered by a PT through Direct app via Iontophoresis/ Phonophoresis All Topical medications applied shall be ordered by MD, A Physical therapist can NOT prescribe medications Topical medications: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-approved topical medications are the following Bactericidal / debriding agents, topical anesthetic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antispasmodic agents, and adrenocortical -steroids protocols shall include: description of the meds, actions, indications/contraindications, and proper procedure/t echnique for application. Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - Correct Answer ✔️✔️- PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 PTs can perform penetrattion of tissue for purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. however, Th ey cannot make diagnostic/prognostic interpretation.and need specified authorization by a MD. Certification: Electroneuromyography: 400 hours of training and 200 electroneuromyography examination certification: kinesiologic electromyograph ic 200 hours of training AND 500 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations. Electroneuromyography - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-is the performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance, and DOES includes the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials and evoked responses. Kinesiological Electromyography: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️- is the phasic activity of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physical or physiological event or exercise and does NOT include the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials or evoked responses Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-
PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-
Patient must be given a hand -out and have a posted sign reading: The findings in this report do not represent diagnostic interpretations or medical diagnoses. The results of electromyographic examination by the certified examiner are intended for integration by the physician and surgeon with the patient's histo ry, clinical examination, and the results of any other tests performed in establishing a medical diagnosis. Patient records: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Kept for at least 7 years after discharge Unemancipated minors are kept for at least 1 year after turning 18 years and not in any case less than 7 years. Licensing of practitioners / Applications - Correct Answer ✔️✔️- License required: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Must have license when performing any PT practice for compensation (received or expected)i. All licenses issued by and filed by the PTBC Applicants' qualifications - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-needs to be over 18, not addicted to any substance, completed education and training not committed any crimes Exams required to obtain license - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-National physical therapy examination (NPTE) is require to obtain license laws and reg ulations Use of "P.T." - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Only licensed physical therapist can use titles licensed or registered physiotherapist or initials "P.T", "L.P.T", "R.P.T." In written communication can use title "Doc tor" or "Dr." before name if immediately followed by UNABBREVIATED specification of degree held by licensee. In spoken communication can use title "Doctor" if speaker specifies that he/she is physical therapist. Must specify the type of doctor if using the title Use of PT Aides: . - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-the use of aides require Immediate supervision for all directly to patient (tasks other than non-related tasks t o are the following transport of patient, physical support only during gait or transfer training, housekeeping, clerical duties. - The PT AT ALL TIMES needs to be in same facility and close proximity. PT must perform direct care on same day if an aide provides direct patient -related tasks Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Graduates can perform as a PT under DIRECT and IMMEDIATE supervis ion of a licensed PT pending
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