2024 PTBC CALIFORNIA LAW
EXAM WITH ANSWERS
Definition of PT - CORRECT-ANSWERS"art and science of physical or
corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of
physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water,
electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals,
treatment planning, instruction and consultative services"
The CBPT may issue a citation, impose discipline, suspend or revoke a
license, or impose probationary conditions on a license due to:
a) Practicing beyond the scope of a practice
b) Failure to follow infection control guidelines
c) Committing sexual harassment/abuse
d) all of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSD) all of the above
The members of the California Board of PT include:
a) 3 PTs who have been practicing at least 5 years prior to appointment and
3 public members
b) 4 PTs who have been practicing at least 5 years prior to appointment and
3 public members
c) 4 PTs who have been practicing at least 7 years prior to appointment and
3 public members - CORRECT-ANSWERSB) 4 PTs who have been practicing at
least 5 years prior to appointment and 3 public members
The California Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for the following:
a) Establishing a passing score for all exams
b) Issuing licenses
c) Revoking licenses
d) all of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll of the above
The California Board of Physical Therapy has the right to:
a) Inspect personal files of licensees
b) Arrest licensees
c) Inspect all documentation related to physical therapy services
d) Issue citations up to $10,000 - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) Inspect all
documentation related to physical therapy services
,In the state of California, PTs can treat patients without an MD referral for:
a) 45 days or 12 visits, whichever comes first
b) 30 days or 12 visits, whichever comes first
c) 45 days or 10 visits, whichever comes first
d) 30 days or 10 visits, whichever comes first - CORRECT-ANSWERSa) 45
days or 12 visits, whichever comes first
Patient records should be maintained for:
a) No less than 3 years
b) No less than 5 years
c) No less than 7 years
d) No less than 9 years - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) No less than 7 years
A physical therapist can supervise:
a) No more than 1 PTA and one aide
b) No more than 2 PTAs and 2 aides
c) No more than 1 PTA and one aide
d) No more than 2 PTAs and one aide - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) No more than
2 PTAs and one aide
PTAs can be supervised by a:
a) PT student
b) PTLA
c) PT - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) PT
A PTA is able to:
a) Write progress notes to other health care professionals
b) Provide treatment if serving in a management position
c) Supervise a PT aide
d) Progress treatment within the plan of care - CORRECT-ANSWERSd)
Progress treatment within the plan of care
Supervision of a PT aide must be:
a) By a PT and in close proximity of the aide
b) By a PT and in immediate proximity of the aide
c) By a PT or PTA and in immediate proximity of the aide
d) By a PT or PTA and in close proximity of the aide - CORRECT-ANSWERSb)
By a PT and in immediate proximity of the aide
Supervision of a PTALA must be:
,a) By a PT and in close proximity of the PTALA
b) By a PT and in immediate proximity of the PTALA
c) By a PT or PTA and in immediate proximity of the PTALA
d) By a PT or PTA and in close proximity of the PTALA - CORRECT-ANSWERSa)
By a PT and in close proximity of the PTALA
Documentation by a PTALA must be:
a) Cosigned the same week by the supervising PT
b) Cosigned the same day by the supervising PT
c) Cosigned the same week by the supervising PT and PTA
d) Cosigned the same day by the supervising PT and PTA - CORRECT-
ANSWERSb) Cosigned the same day by the supervising PT
All citations and violations of the PT Practice act are:
a) Disclosed to the public and remain in licensees records for 3 years
b) Confidential but remain in licensees records for 5 years
c) Disclosed to the public and remain in licensees records for 1 year
d) Disclosed to the public and remain in licensee records for 5 years -
CORRECT-ANSWERSd) Disclosed to the public and remain in licensee records
for 5 years
All licensees shall maintain records of continuing competency hours for:
a) 7 years
b) 5 years
c) 3 years
d) 2 years - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 5 years
Exemptions from completing continuing competency hours include:
a) Residing in a foreign country for at least 1 year
b) Absent from CA for up to 1 year due to military service
c) Total physical or mental disability for at least 2 years
d) A and B - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) A and B
The Board will hold an informal conference within this many days from the
receipt of the request:
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) 45 days - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) 30 days
Topical medications may be administered by:
, a) Direct application
b) Injection
c) Phonophoresis
d) A and B - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) A and B
Board members are appointed for terms of:
a) 2 years
b) 6 years
c) 1 year
d) 4 years - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) 4 years
Who can legally perform the initial examination and evaluation of a patient
referred to physical therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSlicensed physical
therapist
Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate to delegate to
a physical therapist assistant? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPerform spinal joint
manipulation requiring re-examination and clinical decision making
Which of the following would NOT be appropriate within the scope of practice
of the physical therapist assistant? - CORRECT-ANSWERSChange the plan of
care in order to better meet the patients needs
Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPhysical Therapists
Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical
therapist assistants? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe supervising physical
therapists shall be readily available in person or by telecommunication to the
PTA at all times while the physical therapist assistants is treating patients.
Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing physical
therapy practice? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLaws and regulations provide rights
and protection for PT's and PTA's as well as outlining the responsibilities and
limitations of the scope of practice
How could a student physical therapist assistant most easily obtain a copy of
the "practice act" for physical therapy in California? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGo
to the website for the Physical Therapy Board of California
Which of the following would not be appropriate for a licensed physical
therapist assistant? - CORRECT-ANSWERSEvaluate and develop a treatment
plan for a patient with a routine condition
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