FL PTA Jurisprudence Exam LAWS AND RULES
EXAM
"Which of the following automatically revoked privilege to practice in FL: - ANS-
+ drug screen - ANS-500 and/or 2 years probation
1 CEU - ANS-10 contact hours = 500 minutes
1 CEU = __clock hours - ANS-10
1 contact hour - ANS-50 minutes
1. Inactive status - ANS-
2 ways CEUs are approved - ANS-"1. by accredited PT/PTA college/university
2. Contraindications and indications for PT management - ANS-
2. Courses not available - ANS-
2. FPTA or APTA sponsored/approved" - ANS-
2. Human physiology - ANS-
2. Infection control - ANS-
2. Injunctive status - ANS-
2. Medical errors prevention course - ANS-
2. Not been active in practice for 5 years" - ANS-
2. proof of practice in other state for 4 years prior - ANS-
2. Reading and IDing normal and abnormal signals on the grid - ANS-
2. US Dept of Education" - ANS-
3. applies for and passes exam" - ANS-
,3. Clinical Management - ANS-
3. Inability to complete courses 2' economic, tech, or legal hardship" - ANS-
3. Interpreting audible signals" - ANS-
3. Laws and rules 2 hrs cont ed - ANS-
3. Neurology - ANS-
3. Pharm components of PT practice" - ANS-
3. Retired status - ANS-
4. Delinquent status" - ANS-Inactive, retired, and delinquent status
4. Documentation 24 hrs approved cont ed" - ANS-
4. Neuro-anatomy & neuro-phys - ANS-
4. Prevention - ANS-
5 board members shall be ? - ANS-Licensed physical therapists in good standing in the state
who are residents of this state and who have been engaged in the practice of PT for at least 4
years immediately prior to their appointment.
5. FL law on AIDS" - ANS-
5. Pathological conditions" - ANS-
A complaint filed by a prisoner against a healthcare practitioner employed within the facility of
the department of corrections is not legally sufficient unless? - ANS-There is a showing that the
prisoner complainant has exhausted all available administrative remedies within the state
correctional system before filing the complaint.
A complaint is legally sufficient if? - ANS-If it contains ultimate facts that show that a violation of
this chapter regulated by the department or rule adopted by the department has occurred
A license can be renewed if A person provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she
has what? - ANS--Has actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in good standing in
another state for the four years immediately preceding the filing of an application for
reinstatement
Or
,-makes application for and passes the examination and pays fees
a license that becomes inactive may be reactivated - ANS-upon application and completion of
the requirements
A licensee shall not constitute grounds for discipline if a complaint has been made about
impairment as a result of alcohol or drugs or mental or physical condition if what? - ANS-The
licensee has acknowledged the problem, the licensee has voluntarily enrolled in an appropriate,
approved treatment program, the licensee has voluntarily withdrawn from practice or limited the
scope of practice as required by the consultant in each case until the panel or department is
satisfied with completion of program, the licensee has executed release of medical records
involving treatment to the consultant
a member of the public shall notify board staff in writing of his or her interest to be heard on a
proposition or matter before the board. the notification shall identify - ANS-the person or entity,
indicate support, opposition, neutrality, and identify who will speak on behalf of a group or
fraction of persons consisting of 5 or more persons.
a person or entity owning a legal or beneficial ownership or investment interest - ANS-investor
A person practicing, attempting to practice, or offer to practice at healthcare profession without
an active, valid Florida license to practice that profession can be fined and incarcerated for how
much and how many days? - ANS-$1000 and minimum mandatory period of 1 year
a person who desires to be licensed as a PTA shall apply to the department in writing on a form
furnished by - ANS-the department
A physical therapist applicant who has completed the additional educational or training
requirements prescribed by the board may take the examination on? - ANS-Two more
occasions. If the applicant has failed to pass the examination after five attempts she or he is no
longer eligible to take the examination.
A physical therapist does not require a practitioner of record to review and sign the plan if what?
- ANS-When a patient has physically been examined by a physician licensed in another state,
the patient has been diagnosed by the physician as having a condition for which physical
therapy is required, and the physical therapist is the treating condition.
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a
patient or provided for the patient by a? - ANS-Practitioner of record or by an advanced
registered nurse practitioner that's licensed
, A physical therapist may perform electromyography as an aid to diagnose of any human
condition must be trained and competent in? - ANS-Inserting and adjusting electrodes, reading
and identify normal and abnormal signs on the grid, and interpreting the audible signals
A practitioner regulated through the division of medical quality assurance of the department
chair not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of otherwise confidential information to a
sexual partner or a needle sharing partner under the following circumstances: - ANS-If the
positive HIV patient discloses to the practitioner the identity of a sexual partner or needle
sharing partner; the practitioner recommends the patient notify the sexual partner or needle
sharing partner of the positive test and refrain from engaging in sexual or drug activity in a
manner likely to transmit the virus and the patient refuses, and the practitioner informs the
patient of his or her intent to inform the sexual partner or The needle sharing partner; and the
practitioner reasonably and in good faith advises the sexual partner or the needle Sharing
partner of the patient of the positive test and facts concerning the transmission of the virus
A PT must have no less than formal ed within accredited institution in what 5 areas? - ANS-"1.
Human dissection
A PT or PTA that gets accused of non safe practice and has their license provoked but did do a
physical/ mental examination has the right to - ANS-demonstrate that he or she can resume
competent practice as a PT or PTA.
A PT who is practicing under a temp permit must do so under - ANS-direct supervision of a
licensed PT.
A supervising PT shall supervise only - ANS-one permittee at any given time.
A temp permit is void if - ANS-the permittee does not pass a national exam approved by the
board in 6 months after the graduation date.
A temporary permit is not renewable and is valid until - ANS-a license is granted by the board
A violation of disclosure of final interest by production is it an offense of what? -
ANS-Misdemeanor of the 1st degree
according to the exemptions chapter, the only people that are allowed to use physical agents for
treatment include - ANS-chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, doctor of medicine,
massage therapist, nurse, osteopathic physician, surgeon, occupational therapist, or
naturopath.
Activities that require the special knowledge, judgment, and skills of the PTA include? -
ANS-Subsequent reassessments other patient and assessment of the progress of the patient in
relationship to the plan of care
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