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2024 PTBC CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM UPDATED WITH ANSWERS
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2024 PTBC CALIFORNIA LAWEXAM UPDATED WITH ANSWERS
Members of the Board - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience,
3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical
board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
Definition of Electroneuromyography - CORRECT-
ANSWERS"Electroneuromyography" means the performance of tissue
penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance
including the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials & evoked responses
Definition of Kinesiological Electromyography - CORRECT-
ANSWERS"Kinesiological Electromyography" means the study of the phasic
activity of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physiological
event, does not include evoked responses or abnormal potentials
Requirements for Kinesiological Electromyography certification - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1) Licensure as a PT
2) Training in tissue penetration under a licensed and physician or PT who is
certified including anatomy, equipment, technique, complications, post test
care)
3) Education: completion of coursework and pass an examination
4) Experience (200 hours in kinesiological electromyography)
5) Documentation of completion of 50 kinesiological electromyographic
examinations
Requirements for Electroneuromyography Authorization - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1) Licensure
2) Training in tissue penetration
3) Education: additional courses necessary and must pass examination or if
licensed in a different jurisdiction with similar requirements
4) Experience (400 hours in kinesiological electromyography)
5) Documentation of completion of 200 electroneuromyography
examinations
6) Successful pass of supplemental examination
Topical Medications may be administered by these methods - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPRESCRIBED topical medications may be administered by a
physical therapist by:
,1) Direct application
2) Iontophoresis
3) Phonophoresis
Topical Medication Prescription - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Topical medication
must be prescribed by an MD or DO
2) Written protocol of meds including description, its action,
indications/contraindications, & proper procedure/technique
List of Authorized Topical Medications that can be applied by a PT -
CORRECT-ANSWERSA physical therapist may apply the following topical
medications:
1) Bacteriocidal agents
2) Debriding agents
3) Topical anesthetic agents
4) Anti-inflammatory agents
5) Antispasmodic agents
6) Adrenocortico-steroids
"Student" definition - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Student" termed during academic
course work
"Intern" definition - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Intern" termed after completed
coursework
Criteria for Approval of PT Facilities for Clinical Experience - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEach PT facility shall complete a CSIF form in order to certify that
the facility has the staffing, clinical experience, & clinical instruction to
provide PT clinical experience for student (must be completed for locations
to have foreign educated applicants)
Supervision of PT Aide - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under continuous, IMMEDIATE
& DIRECT supervision
2) PT shall evaluate patient prior to performance of any tasks by the aide
3) Determine those tasks which may be assigned to an aide
4) PT shall be in the SAME facility and in IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY to the
location where the aide is performing task
5) Shall perform periodic re-evaluation of the patient
6) Pt ust at some point provide direct pt care
Supervision of PTLA - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under IMMEDIATE & DIRECT
supervision of a licensed PT
2) Be in CLOSE PROXIMITY
3) Supervising PT must countersign all documentation on same day as
treatment
, Supervision of PTALA (PTA license applicant) - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under
IMMEDIATE & DIRECT supervision of a licensed PHYSICAL THERAPIST
2) Be in CLOSE PROXIMITY
3) Supervising PT must countersign all documentation on same day as
treatment
Supervision of PT Student - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) ONSITE supervision by a
physical therapist (clinical instructor)
2) Supervising PT must countersign all documentation on same day as
treatment
Supervision of PTA Student - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Shall be supervised by a
PT
2) May be supervised by a PTA under supervision of a PT
3) ONSITE supervision by a physical therapist
4) Supervisor shall countersign all documentation on same day as treatment
Definition of "Direct & Immediate Supervision" - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Direct
& immediate supervision" means a supervisor shall be at all times
responsible for work performed and shall be in CLOSE PROXIMITY to tasks
provided by PTLA/PTALA/PT Aide
Definition of "Adequate Supervision" - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) PT shall at all
times be responsible for work performed by a PTA.
2) PT must determine what services are deemed appropriate for PTA.
3) PT who conducts Initial Evaluation shall be considered the therapist of
record and the one to provide supervision & direction of PTA in the treatment
of that patient
4) PTA should be able to communicate with PT at all times
Requirements for Renewing License are: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Apply for
renewal before expiration date on form provided and pay renewal fee ($300)
2) Disclose any misdemeanor or crime found guilty of
3) Submit proof of completion of continuing Edu or competency (30 hours
every 2 years)
Once the PT application has been accepted a PTLA can practice for no more
than:
a) 90 days
b) 120 days
c) 150 days
d) until the person passes their board exam - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 120
days
Priority of the Board - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtection of the public
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