2024 CALIFORNIA LAW PHYSICAL
THERAPY EXAM WITH ANSWERS
What Physical Therapist Assistant actions are NOT within California laws and
regulations? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProvide independent therapeutic PT
What are the consequences of impersonating a physical therapist assistant? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMisdemeanor conviction
What is NOT a requirement to apply for a license in the state of California if a
student just graduated from a physical therapist assistant school in New
York? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSchool transcripts for proof a academic course
work.
Who sets the standards and curriculum guidelines for a traditional Physical
Therapist Assistant Educational Program? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCAPTE
What answer BEST represents regulations for disclosure if licensee is
arrested? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRequired to report to board within 30 days
Which of these situations is NOT allowed by the PT board of California -
CORRECT-ANSWERSA PTA working in and administrating over a physical
therapy facility.
If an administrative fine is included in the citation which involves violations
perpetrated against a senior citizen, how much can be charged? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSup to $5,000
All of the following are considered "unprofessional conduct" EXCEPT? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFailure to notify the board within 15 days if licensee is
arrested
Which of the following is true regarding physical therapy corporations? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSShares may not be resold to a person once he/she has
been disqualified.
According the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporations Act, licensed persons
may be shareholders so long as the sum of all shares owned by those
licensed persons does not exceed what percent of the total number of
shares? - CORRECT-ANSWERS49%
, Any person who engages in repeated acts of clearly excessive administering
of treatment is guilty of what charge? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMisdemeanor - a
fine of $100-$600 or imprisonment for term of 60-80 days or both
A physical therapy clinic is sponsoring a local 5k and wants to have an "injury
assessment" tent at the event registration. What is required before this can
happen? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe clinic must register with the board by
completing form 901-A 90 calendar days before the event
Criteria for acceptance into the diversion program include all of the following
EXCEPT? - CORRECT-ANSWERSApplicant can refuse medical or psychiatric
examination
Which of the following are requirements for electromyography certification? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEvidence of training under licensed physician or PT
certified in electromyography
Certificates to perform electromyography shall be renewed - CORRECT-
ANSWERSConcurrently with each holders PT license
A PT may apply or administer all of the following medications EXCEPT? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAntiemetic Medications
What are the application and renewal fees for the electromyography
certification? - CORRECT-ANSWERSApplication fee $100, renewal fee $50
A physical therapist has been treating a patient without a prescription from a
physician for 10 visits and has not noticed significant improvement. What is
the Physical Therapist obligated to do? - CORRECT-ANSWERSB&C
b. The physical therapist must refer the patient to a physician after 12 visits
or 45 calendar days
c. The physical therapist must refer the patient to a physician as soon as the
patient demonstrates lack of improvement
Which is NOT a requirement for a United States trained Physical Therapist
Assistant license in the state of California - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. Provide
proof of California Residency
After failing the National Board examination, what is the MOST important
requirement for reexamination? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPay the examination
fee
Which is NOT part of the requirements allowing physical therapist assistant
applications to practice physical therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThey practice
under the general supervision of Physical Therapist.
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