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2024 FLORIDA PTA LAWS AND RULES EXAM WITH ANSWERS
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2024 FLORIDA PTA LAWS ANDRULES EXAM WITH ANSWERS
What is legislative purpose? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTo ensure that every PT
practitioner is practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe
practice.
acute care means - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe stage of illness or injury
characterized by actual or reasonable potential for a rapid change in medical
status that would affect the PT poc.
consultation means - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe offering of information aimed at
the resolution of perceived problem.
What are the three parts to the laws and rules exam ? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPart A: chapter 486 PT practice
Part B: rule 64B17
Part C: chapter 456 health profession,occupation,provision
direction means - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe PT's authorization and
empowerment of a PTA or unlicensed personnel, as authorized by rule
64b17-6 to carry out actions requiring licensure under chapter 486
assessment means - CORRECT-ANSWERSobservational, verbal , or manual
determination of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular
system relative to PT, including but not limited to ROM of a joint, motor
power, postural attitudes, bio mechanical function, locomotion, functional
abilities, for the purpose of making recommendation for treatment.
direct supervision means - CORRECT-ANSWERSsupervision of subordinate
personnel performing directed actions, while the licensed supervisor is
immediately physically available. On site supervision means direct
supervision.
general supervision means - CORRECT-ANSWERSsupervision of a PTA, other
than by direct supervision whereby physical therapist is accessible at all
times by two way communication, available to respond to an inquiry when
made and readily available for consultation during the delivery of care and is
within the same geographic location as the PTA.
,Program plan means - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe establishment of objectives
(goals) and specific remediation techniques
standards means - CORRECT-ANSWERSconditions and performances which
are essential for quality PT service and patient care
unlicensed personnel means - CORRECT-ANSWERSany individual working or
volunteering in a PT setting, not holding a current license as a PT or PTA.
Physical therapy is a profession involving - CORRECT-ANSWERSskilled
practice of patient care
the primary concern of the PT and PTA is - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe safety,
well being, and best interest of the patient who must therefore recognize and
carry out service consistent with legal rights and personal dignity of the
patient
it is the responsibility of the PT and PTA to - CORRECT-
ANSWERScommunicate effectively to the patient the treatment evaluation
process and techniques to be used in any procedures before beginning
treatment and anytime during the course of the treatment process.
it is also the responsibility of the PT/PTA to - CORRECT-ANSWERSsafeguard
the confidentiality of info and require written consent from the patient or
legally authorized representative prior to releasing info to a 3rd party not
involved in the actual care.
it is also the responsibility of the PT/PTA to - CORRECT-ANSWERSavoid acts
which blatantly disregard a patients modesty and neither suggest nor
engage in sexual activities with patients under their care. neither use nor
participate in the use of any form of communication involving false,
fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, unfair or sensational statement or claim
nor use bribery in any form, false advertising, or misrepresentation of
services, self, or engage in unprofessional conduct.
PT responsibilities include - CORRECT-ANSWERSbeing professionally
responsible for providing a referring practitioner, or a practitioner of record,
with any info which will assist in the determination of an accurate medical
diagnosis.
not implement and POC which the PT feels is contraindicated. immediately
notify the referring physician about refusal.
PT'S professional responsibilities include but are not limited to - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-interpretation of the practitioners referral
-provision of the initial PT assessment of the pt
, -initial identification and documentation of precautions, special problems,
and contraindications
-development of a treatment plan including long and short term goals
-implementation of or directing implementation of the treatment plan
-direction of appropriate tasks
-reassessment of the pt in reference to goals and when necessary to modify
the treatment plan.
- CORRECT-ANSWERS
What is legislative intent? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is the intent that PT
practitioners who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present
a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this state.
What does board mean ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMeans board of PT practice
What does department mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDepartment of health
What does license mean ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe document of
authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for s
person to engage in the practice of PT.
What does endorsement mean ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicensure granted by
the board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 486
What does Physical therapist mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA person who is
licensed and who practices PT in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter
What does PTA mean ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA person who is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter to preform patient related
activities including use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing
and whose activities are preformed under the direction of a PT as set forth in
rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
Patient related activities preformed by a PTA for a board certified orthopedic
physician or physiatrist licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or 459 or a
practitioner licensed under chapter 460 shall be under what type of
supervision? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGeneral supervision of a PT, but shall not
require onsite supervision by a PT.
Patient related activities preformed for all other health care practitioners
licensed under chapter 458/459 and those patient related activities
preformed for practitioners licensed under chapter 461/466 shall be
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