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California Jurisprudence Exam (PracticeTests)
What age is the earliest a 16 year old patient record can be discarded? - answer23 -->
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.
What is the maximum number of additional full-time assistants that can be hired at a
clinic with 3 full time PTs and one PTA? - answerFive --> A PT can supervise two
assistants who are helping in the practice of PT. However a single therapist may
supervise more than two assistants if deemed safe by the board. The total number of
assistants hired at one facility should never exceed two PTAs to one regularly employed
PT ratio.
How long can a patient be seen via direct access prior to requiring a signature from a
physician on the plan of care? - answer45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes
first
What governing body is responsible for the suspension of a PT license? -
answerPhysical Therapy Board of California
If a clinic owner receives an order of abatement for a first offense of improper physical
therapist to PTA ratio what is the best next step? - answerMake a written request for an
extension to implement corrections if not able to make the changes within the timeframe
specified by the board.
Discuss patient care with the PT who ... - answerdid the initial evaluation. (must be
transferred in writing)
A member of the PT board of CA is performing a review of a patient complaint claiming
unprofessional conduct of a treating licensee. As a part of the review the board must... -
answerObtain written permission from the patient to release the records. Written
authorization is required to release from patients.
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a physical therapist who has obtained
licensure? - answerRPT
What can aides do? - answerA non patient related task is related to the observation of
the patient, whereas a patient related task is a service that is provided directly to the
, patient. If the aide is only providing support during ambulation, the skill is not being
directed towards patient intervention, and therefore is a form of observation. If the aide
was directing the patient in the proper sequencing of gait while providing support, then it
would be considered a patient related task
What is true for PTA studentss? - answerAny documentation performed by the student
must be co-signed by the clinical instructor the same day that treatment occurred.
(either a PT or PTA and the PT will review and document on the patients the student
has seen on a weekly basis)
An applicant who graduated from a foreign school wants to become licensed in
California. Which of the following requirements is TRUE for the applicant - answerIf the
applicant's education is determined to be insufficient by the Physical Therapy Board for
physical therapist licensure, further evaluation of the applicant's education can occur. If
determined appropriate, the board could recommend the applicant to take the physical
therapist assistant examination to pursue that career course.
How long does a foreign applicant have to do clinical rotations for? - answer9 months
max
In order to do iontophoresis a... - answerprescription for specific medication needs to be
present from the physician.
A licensee who is petitioning to shorten a six year sentence of probation will still have to
practice under the probationary status for a MINIMUM of how many years? - answer2
years prior to the status being removed when a probation of greater than three years is
initially given
Patients are incapable of giving full consent - answerKNOW THAT DONT MESS
AROUND
Which of the following penalties is the WORST that an aide may receive for identifying
as a physical therapist assistant to patients? - answerMisdemeanor: A physical therapy
aide who knowingly identifies as a physical therapist assistant is guilty of a
misdemeanor
What is the max amount an aide may receive for identifying as a physical therapist
assistant to patients? - answer$1000 --> they could serve up to 6 mo too
A licensee receives notification of a public letter of reprimand that will be issued from
the Physical Therapy Board of California for an accusation of unprofessional conduct.
The licensee has until how many days prior to the letter being issued to verbalize
agreement or disagreement with the allegation - answer15 days prior to the issuance of
a public letter of reprimand
The notification will be sent 30 days prior to the actual letter of reprimand being sent
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