PTA CA Law Exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
what is the highest priority of the PT Board? - ANSWER✓✓-
protection of the public
how often does the board meet? - ANSWER✓✓-at least 3 times each
calendar year, at least once each year in Northern Ca, and once
each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definition of Physical therapy? - ANSWER✓✓-the art and
science of physical or corrective rehabilitation of physical, chemical,
and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound,
massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall
include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction
and consultative services
what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or
administer ? - ANSWER✓✓-a) bacteriocidal agents
b)deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
can a PT prescribe medications? - ANSWER✓✓-NO
What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue
penetration? - ANSWER✓✓-upon specified authorization of a
physician and surgeon, PT can perform tissue penetration for the
, purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long as the
physician therapist does not develop or make diagnostic or
prognostic interpretations of the data obtained.
how long should patient records be maintained? - ANSWER✓✓-for no
less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient, except for
the records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained at
least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not
in any case less than seven years
PT supervision of PTA (ratio) - ANSWER✓✓-PT shal not supervise
more than 2 PTA at one time
PT use of Aide (supervision) - ANSWER✓✓-Pt may utilize the services
of one aide engaged in patient related tasks. Shall at all times be
under orders, direction, and continuous and immediate supervision
of the PT.
continuous and immediate supervision - ANSWER✓✓-the PT shall be
in the same facility as, and in proximity to, the location where the
aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily
available at all times to provide advice or instruction
Patient related tasks - ANSWER✓✓-a physical therapy service
rendered directly to the patient by an aide. The administration of
massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT
treatment shall not be prohibited.
Non-patient related tasks - ANSWER✓✓-a task related to
observation of the patent , transport of the patient , physical
support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties,
clerical duties, and similar functions
restrictions of a PTA - ANSWER✓✓-PTA shall not perform any
evaluation or a patient or prepare a discharge summary
Aides - ANSWER✓✓-- unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a
PT
- shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently
perform PT or any PT treatment
solutions 2024/2025
what is the highest priority of the PT Board? - ANSWER✓✓-
protection of the public
how often does the board meet? - ANSWER✓✓-at least 3 times each
calendar year, at least once each year in Northern Ca, and once
each ear in Southern Ca.
what is the definition of Physical therapy? - ANSWER✓✓-the art and
science of physical or corrective rehabilitation of physical, chemical,
and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound,
massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall
include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction
and consultative services
what topical medications can a Physical Therapist apply or
administer ? - ANSWER✓✓-a) bacteriocidal agents
b)deriding agents
c) topical anesthetic agents
d) anti-inflammatory agents
e) antispasmodic agents
f) adrenocortico-agents
can a PT prescribe medications? - ANSWER✓✓-NO
What are the parameters of a physical therapist performing tissue
penetration? - ANSWER✓✓-upon specified authorization of a
physician and surgeon, PT can perform tissue penetration for the
, purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as long as the
physician therapist does not develop or make diagnostic or
prognostic interpretations of the data obtained.
how long should patient records be maintained? - ANSWER✓✓-for no
less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient, except for
the records of unemancipated minors which shall be maintained at
least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not
in any case less than seven years
PT supervision of PTA (ratio) - ANSWER✓✓-PT shal not supervise
more than 2 PTA at one time
PT use of Aide (supervision) - ANSWER✓✓-Pt may utilize the services
of one aide engaged in patient related tasks. Shall at all times be
under orders, direction, and continuous and immediate supervision
of the PT.
continuous and immediate supervision - ANSWER✓✓-the PT shall be
in the same facility as, and in proximity to, the location where the
aide is performing patient-related tasks, and shall be readily
available at all times to provide advice or instruction
Patient related tasks - ANSWER✓✓-a physical therapy service
rendered directly to the patient by an aide. The administration of
massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a PT
treatment shall not be prohibited.
Non-patient related tasks - ANSWER✓✓-a task related to
observation of the patent , transport of the patient , physical
support only during gait or transfer training, house keeping duties,
clerical duties, and similar functions
restrictions of a PTA - ANSWER✓✓-PTA shall not perform any
evaluation or a patient or prepare a discharge summary
Aides - ANSWER✓✓-- unlicensed person at least 18 y/o who aides a
PT
- shall at all times be under the supervision of a PT and shall not independently
perform PT or any PT treatment
