2024 CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL
THERAPY LAW EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
How is a tropical medication applied? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDirect
application, Iontophoresis, phonophoresis
What is the purpose of Tissue Penetration? - CORRECT-ANSWERSEvaluating
neuromuscular performance
What are the qualification to perform tissue penetration? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSA PT
Authorization of MD or Surgeon
Certification from the board
What is the max time for pt records to be maintain? - CORRECT-ANSWERS7
years
Minors under 18, 1 year after 18= 19 yrs
What is the correct Written form of DPT? - CORRECT-ANSWERSJohn Doe, DPT
What is the correct Written form of Doctor PT? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDoctor
John Doe, P.T
DPT degree must be approved by what school? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWestern Association of School and College by CAPTE
What does CAPTE stand for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCommission of Accredited
physical therapy education
How long can a licenses be suspended for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo longer
than 12 months
Advertising, fraud, conviction of a crime, gross negligence is guilty of form of
penalty against a license? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSuspension
A plea or verdict of guilty or conviction of plea nolo contender to a charge of
a felony or offense related to qualifications, duties, functions, of PT
profession will have what form of action against a license? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSuspension
, If the board issue a letter of public reprimand or prosecution formal
accusation, how many days will the board notify the licensee? And how many
days will the licensee have to respond and how? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30
days before issuance date of letter
15 days to response, in written agreement
If no agreement the board shall not issue letter and file accusation
How many months will a foreign train student need for clinical? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS9 months
What exam will foreign trained students need to pass? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSwritten and oral, and work experience
If a foreign trained students fail PT exam, are they allowed to take the PTA
exam? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes
While in clinical, the Supervising PT must be approved by what organization?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSCCCE< CI< APTA
What are the qualification for applying for PTA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot
found guilty of any crimes
18 y/o
Not addicted to Drugs or Alcohol
How may PTA can a PT supervise? What is the rule? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2
PTA
No facility shall have 2x the number of PTA vs PT
Are PTA able to be manager, what is the role? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes
A PTA is not allowed to treat pt while in a management position, unable to be
sole representatives at any meetings
Are PTA's able to supervise aids with patient related tasks? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNo
If a pt demonstrates a decline in status who should the PTA report to? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe PT of record or the evaluation therapist.
What is a diversion program? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRehabilitation program
for Drugs and Alcohol for physical therapist
What is a diversion program committee? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 members
under the executive board officer
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