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2024 CALIFORNIA LAW PT EXAM WITH ANSWERS
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2024 CALIFORNIA LAW PT EXAMWITH ANSWERS
What is the "Physical therapist of record" - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe physical
therapist that completed the initial evaluation
Topical Medications - CORRECT-ANSWERSMay be administered by PT through
direct application, iontophoresis (electrical), or Phonophoresis (US).
***All topical medications applied shall be ordered on a specific basis by a
practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medications.***
***Written protocols shall be prepared for the administration of each of the
groups of medication for which a prescription is required. The shall include:
Description of the medications, actions, indications/contraindications, and
proper procedure/technique for application.
Does the PT need to be in the same location of a supervised PTA with direct
and immediate supervision? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNO
A PT does NOT need to be at the same location for adequate supervision of a
PTA as telephone communication is sufficient.
A PTA shall NOT - CORRECT-ANSWERS(1) Perform measurements, data
collection or care prior to the evaluation of a patient by a PT
(2) Document patient evaluation/reevaluation
(3) Write a discharge summary
(4) Establish or change a plan of care
(5) Write progress reports to another health care professional
(6) Be the sole physical therapy representative in any meeting with other
health care professionals
(7) Supervise a PT aide performing patient-related tasks
(8) Provide treatment if the PTA holds a management position
How many Techs can a PT supervise - CORRECT-ANSWERSONE
A PT can supervise ONE aide engaged in patient-related tasks.
What are "patient related tasks" - CORRECT-ANSWERSPT service delivered
directly to the patient.
- Example: Therex
, Immediate supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt ALL TIMES the PT in the same
facility and in within close proximity, immediately available
- The PT must perform direct care with the patient on the same day if an aide
provides direct patient-related tasks
True or false. The PT is responsible for all patient-related and non-patient
related tasks that the PT aide performs - CORRECT-ANSWERSTRUE
In regards to cheating, what is the penalty ? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$10,000
plus litigation fees
In regards to Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of license ...
For unprofessional conduct a license can receive a citation, denial, or be on
probation as well as suspended for _________. - CORRECT-ANSWERSNot more
than 12 months
True or false. Any licensed PT guilty of unprofessional conduct can be liable
for the costs of the investigation and prosecution associated with the
disciplinary action. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
True or false. A patient has the ability to give informed consent to sexual
activity as long as it is after hours. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse.
The patient or client is NOT able to give free, full, or informed consent to ANY
sexual activity.
***Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program acceptance criteria - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMust be VOLUNTARY admission by the clinician.
- Participation is NOT a defense to any disciplinary action that the PTBC may
administer.
When will a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Citation be revoked? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSIt will be five years before a citation is wiped from the individual's
record
How must a licensed PT report? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicensed PT MUST
make an initial report by telephone immediately or as soon as possible AND
fax or send/transmit a written follow-up report within two working days for an
injury and 36 hours for suspected child abuse upon receiving the information
concerning the event.
Failure to report within 30 days results in what? - CORRECT-ANSWERSa
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