PTA FL Jurisprudence test with
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The requirement that a physical therapist have a practitioner of record review and sign a plan
of treatment does not apply when _____________
a patient has been physically examined by a physician licensed in another state, the patient
has been diagnosed by the physician as having a condition for which physical therapy is
required, and the physical therapist is treating the condition.
The use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and the use of
electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, are not "_________" for purposes
of this chapter
physical therapy
The practice of physical therapy does not authorize a physical therapy practitioner to practice
chiropractic medicine as defined in chapter 460, including __________ or __________
specific spinal manipulation or acupuncture
a skilled intervention, based on Western medicine, that uses filiform needles and other
apparatus or equipment to stimulate a myofascial trigger point for the evaluation and
management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and
disabilities
dry needling
an irritable section of soft tissue often associated with palpable nodules in taut bands
of muscle fibers.
myofascial trigger point
There is created within the department the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, composed of
____ members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by _____
, 7; the Senate
_______ board members shall be licensed physical therapists in good standing in this state
who are residents of this state and who have been engaged in the practice of
physical therapy for at least ___ years immediately prior to their appointment.
5; 4
how many boars members will be those who have never been licensed health
care practitioners.
2
As the terms of the members expire, the ______ shall appoint successors for terms of ____
years, and such members shall serve until their successors are appointed
Governor; 4
Who may administer oaths, summon witnesses, take testimony in all matters relating to its
duties under this chapter, establish or modify minimum standards of practice of physical
therapy as defined in s. 486.021, including, but not limited to, standards of practice for the
performance of dry needling by physical therapists, and adopt rules pursuant to ss.
120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter?
the Board of Physical Therapy Practice
The board may also review the ____________ and ___________ of any school or college
offering courses in physical therapy and whether the courses of such school or college in
physical therapy meet the standards established by the appropriate accrediting agency
standing and reputability
To be eligible for licensing as a physical therapist, an applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years old;
(2) Be of good moral character; and
(3) Have been graduated from a school of physical therapy, received a diploma, and/or be
entitled to licensure without examination
Physical therapist application for license fee?
not to exceed $100
Any person who holds a license as a "Physical Therapist" may engage in the practice of
physical therapy and use the words "_____________" or "____________," or the letters
"_______," in connection with her or his name or place of business to denote her or his
licensure hereunder.
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