CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn Practice Exam 1 & 2) 2024 Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Verified
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CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn Practice Exam 1 & 2)
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Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded?
- 23
Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 an...
CA PT/PTA Laws (Edsyn Practice Exam 1 & 2)
2024 Questions & Answers | 100% Correct |
Verified
Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded?
- ✔✔23
Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no less than
seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the records no longer have
to be maintained
An outpatient clinic currently has three full-time physical therapists and one physical therapist assistant.
Which of the following numbers is the MAXIMUM number of additional full-time assistants that can be
hired at this clinic? - ✔✔Five
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? - ✔✔Physical
Therapy Board of California
A clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical therapist to
physical therapist assistant ratio. Which of the following actions is BEST to take? - ✔✔Make a written
request for an extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes within the time frame
specified by the board.
If the owner is not able to meet the requirements of the order of abatement then an extension can be
requested in writing for more time to make the necessary corrections.
To discuss patient care with the therapist of record, it is BEST to talk with the physical therapist who: -
✔✔did the initial evaluation
The therapist of record is the therapist who completed the initial evaluation. The therapist of record can
be transferred, but it must occur in writing.
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "physical therapy"? - ✔✔Physiotherapy
, A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been 40 days
since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an
additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day
the licensee can see the patient? - ✔✔Wednesday
A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. Following
that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required. Including the weekend the
45th day falls upon the following Wednesday.
A member of the Physical Therapy Board of California is performing a review following a patient
complaint claiming unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As part of the review, the board
member asks to see the patient's records. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate? -
✔✔Obtain written permission from the patient to release the records
The members of the Physical Therapy Board of California have the right and authority to perform
inspections of facilities that are providing physical therapy services. This includes the ability to examine
patient records so as to ensure proper delivery of care. However, written authorization for the release of
the records is still a requirement.
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained licensure? -
✔✔RPTA
Register Physical Therapist.
These initials identify a physical therapist who has passed the National Physical Therapy Exam and
received a license.
Which of the following activities is an example of a non patient related task that a physical therapy aide
can perform? - ✔✔Provide physical support with a gait belt during ambulation.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a physical therapist assistant student? - ✔✔Any
document performed by the student must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that
treatment occurred.
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