California Physical Therapy Law Exam Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025) 100% Guarantee Pass
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California Physical Therapy Law
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California Physical Therapy Law
California Physical Therapy Law Exam Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025) 100% Guarantee Pass What governing body is responsible for the suspension of PT licenses?
A) PT Board of California
B) American Board of PT Specialties
C) Federation of State Board of PT
D) Institutional Review Bo...
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California Law Exam - Physical Therapy
Questions & Answers
1. What governing body is responsible for the suspension of PT licenses?
A) PT Board of California
B) American Board of PT Specialties
C) Federation of State Board of PT
D) Institutional Review Board
Answer A) PT Board of California
2. Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to
participate in an alcoholic diversion program?
A) voluntary admission
B) psych eval
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C) recommended by supervisor
D) physician rx
Answer A) voluntary admission
3. How many calendar days does a license have to notify the board of a changeof address?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer B) 30 days
4. A pt receiving treatment at an outpatient facility had a physician referral that
recommends iontophoresis for lateral epicondylitis.The medication to beused is not
specified on the referral, but the pt recalls the physician stating that the medicine is for
inflammation. Which of the following course of actionis BEST for the PT?
A) Administer dexamethasone for inflammation
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B) Contact physician for referral of desired med
C) Discuss policy of iontophoresis with supervisor
D) Perform trial with saline solution
Answer B) Contact physician for referral of desiredmed
* In order to perform iontophoresis a prescription for the specific medication needsto be
present from the physician
5. A physical therapist who has employed a PTLA and a PTA should recallwhich of the
following differences between the two?
A) Co-signature should occur same day for PTA but not necessary for PTLA
B) A d/c summary can't be performed by PTLA
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C) Telephone communication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTAbut not the
PTLA
D) A PTLA is able to supervise PT aides providing pt related care
Answer C) Telephonecommunication is considered sufficient supervision for the PTA but not
the PTLA
6. Which of the following procedures is a proper way to transfer a pt from atherapist's
records of care?
A) Verbally tell the patient
B) Write down the name of the new PT in pt's chart
C) Place pt on colleagues treatment schedule for re-eval
D) Contact and inform patient's physician
Answer B) Write down the name of the newPT in pt's chart
7. The patient record shall indicate
A) Date and nature of service provided
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