California Jurisprudence Exam
6 step decision making process - ANS-Gather relevant info
Identify type of ethical problem
Analyze the problem
Explore alternatives
Complete the action
Evaluate the process and outcome
A referral is considered unlawful if the financial interest is equal to or greater than
what? - ANS-5% of the whole service provided or $5,000
Absolute MAX ratio of PTA to PT in employment at a facility? - ANS-NEVER shall
the number of PTAs exceed 2x PT as regularly employed at a facility
Accountability - ANS-active acceptance of the responsibility (roles, obligations,
and actions)
Alternate ways to obtain CEUs - ANS-Publish peer reviewed article = 5 hours per
article
Develop CE course = 4 hours per course
Subject matter expert for FSBPT, ABPTS = 6 hours
Board appointed task force = 6 hours
*above point cap 16 hours per cycle
Be a CI with a clinical rotation for at least 4 weeks = 12 hours (capped)
Altruism - ANS-assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the
patient/client ahead of the physical therapist's self interest
An exception cannot be granted for ___ consecutive renewal periods. - ANS-Two
APTA code of ethics - ANS-Respect
Trustworthy
Professional Judgement
Integrity
Legal/Ethical Obligations
Competence
Professional Growth
Community and Global health
,are licensee's with inactive license still under the authority of the board for any
disciplinary action or enforcement? - ANS-YES
Are mandated reports confidential? - ANS-Yes
Can a PT own shares in more than one corp? - ANS-Yes
can PTs order topical medications to administer? - ANS-No, must be ordered on a
specific basis by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such
medications
can topical medications be administered by a PT? if so, how? - ANS-Yes
Direct application
iontophoresis
phonophoresis
Compassion - ANS-Compassion is the desire to identify with or sense something
of another's experience; a precursor of caring. Caring is the concern, empathy,
and consideration for the needs and values of others.
Direct Access - ANS-a PT may evaluate without a referral or a diagnosis.
Pt's condition must be within the scope of practice - if not a referral to the
appropriate entity shall occur
Direct Access within scope of PT - ANS-PT has 45 calendar days (NOT business
days) or 12 visits (whichever comes first) for tx of pt
At this time a signature and date upon the PT's POC must occur by an individual
licensed by the medical board of CA or the osteopathic medical board of CA
-for approval of the therapist's POC, an in person pt exam by the licensed
practitioner of the entities listed above shall occur.
Does the PT need to be on site with PTA? - ANS-No, available via phone is ok
Equivalent training for a PTA compared to an approved PTA school education? -
ANS--Military training with 550 hours related to PTA and 350 hours supervised
clinical
-36 months full time work experience with 30 semesters or 40 quarter units in
courses such as anatomy or kinies
, --18 months patient related tasks under PT
--work experience must be within 10 years of license and 50% in last 5 years
--GE requirements
-Full time is 40 hours a week
Excellence - ANS-consistently uses current knowledge and works toward
development of new knowledge.
For unprofessional action, license can receive a citation, denial, probation, or
suspension for how long? - ANS-Not more than 12 months
How can individual ask for a discussion of the charges? - ANS-Within 10 days of
receipt, can ask for informal conference with board's executive officer to discuss
charges
How could a formal hearing be dismissed? - ANS-The informal meeting can
dismiss charges
how do you get certified in electroneuromyography? - ANS-must complete at
least 400 clock hours of progressive level training under a PT or licensed
physician authorized to perform AND documentation of completion of 200
examinations
how do you get certified in kinesiological electromyography? - ANS-must
complete at least 200 clock hours of progressive level training under a PT or
licensed physician authorized to perform kinesiological electromyograplhy AND
documentation of completion of 50 kinesiological electromyographical
examinations
how do you return to active status from inactive status? - ANS-pay the renwal and
any continued comptency fees
complete 3 CEUs
How does a PT counter sign a student note? - ANS-FIRST INITIAL and last name
on the same day care was provided
How does one discontinue disability status? - ANS-A form stating that the
disability does not exist or inhibit safe practice must be issued by the board and
signed by a physician
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