2024 PTA CA LAW EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks
jurisdiction, what should the agency do? - CORRECT-ANSWERSImmediately
contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases
MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child
abuse or neglect - CORRECT-ANSWERSMisdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail or
fine of $1000 or both
Maximum amount of time the Board could suspend a PT/PTA license? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS12 months
Who is qualified to perform a deep soft tissue penetration for the evaluation
of neuromuscular performance? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPT with an advanced
training certificate
What may the Board do in response to a judgment against the licensee for
child support? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSuspend the license
A licensed PT is prohibited from doing what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPrescribing topical medications
(they CAN do grade V joint mob)
When will a PT/PTA license expire? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe second year at
the end of the applicant's birth month
What is a citation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA minor violation of the PT practice
act
TRUE statements of a citation - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. matter of public record
for 5 years
2. Is satisfied by paying a fine
3. Is a violation of public health and or safety
4. Not a disciplinary action
Who has the authority to assess the graduate's qualifications for California
licensure? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPhysical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
, Who sets forth the regulation and requirements for the adequate supervision
of the PTA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPhysical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
Who has the authority to approve the PTA educational program? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCommission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
Who has the authority to develop and administrate the PTA competency
examination in preparation for licensure? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFederation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
What is not a requirement to get a PTA license in California? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSProvide proof of California residency
After failing the National Board examination, what is the MOST important
requirement for reexamination? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPay for the
examination fee
Requirements of PTALA - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Identify themselves to a
patient as a PTA applicant
2. Practice under direct and immediate supervision of the PT
3. Only practice as a PTA applicant for 90 days
4. They continue to practice as PTALA awaiting committee findings
Foreigned trained PTA requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS1, Evidence that
equivalent course work has been completed
2. Passing of the national board exam
3. Completion of 9 months of PT supervised clinical experience
4. Pass English proficiency test
5. Direct supervision from PT
Most accurate statement about the PTA national board exam - CORRECT-
ANSWERSApplicants must demonstrate knowledge of PT laws and
regulations
Consequences of impersonating a PTA - CORRECT-ANSWERSMisdemeanor
conviction
What is not a requirement to apply for a license in the state of California if a
student graduated from a PTA school in NY? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSchool
transcripts for proof of academic course work
Requirements to be licensed in CA but schooling in NY - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1. Proof of graduation
2. School is accredited by the commission on accreditation of physical
therapy education
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