2024 CA LAW PHYSICAL THERAPY
ACT PRACTICE EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
Any person engaging in repeated acts of clearly excessive prescribing or
administering of drugs or Tx is guilty of a Misdemeanor, possible fine of
$100-$600, and possible imprisonment up to:
a) 180-220 days
b) 60-180 days
c) 30-60 days
d) 90-120 days - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 60-180 days
Which of the following is NOT considered a misdemeanor?
a) failure to report injuries
b) engaging in sexual conduct
c) fraudulent billing
d) insurance fraud - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) fraudulent billing
Fraudulent billing is considered a CITATION.
T/F: A wound by firearm or assault/abuse should only be reported to local law
enforcement with consent by patient. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFALSE; Wound by
firearm, assault, or abuse should be reported immediately to local law
enforcement.
A written report of injuries should be reported within how many days:
a) IMMEDIATELY
b) 3 days
c) 2 days
d) 7 days - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) 2 days
Shall include:
Name of injured
Whereabouts of injured person
Extent & Characteristics of persons injuries
,Identity of alleged person who inflicted the wound, other injury, or assault or
abuse conducted upon the injured person
T/F: If there are 2 witnesses to an injury, 2 separate reports must be written
and signed by both witnesses. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFALSE; only 1 mutual
written report is required with both signatures of witnesses.
T/F: If an applicant is out of compliance with a judgement or order for child
support, the board may withhold issuance or renewal of a license. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue. If an applicant/licensee is out of compliance, or on
the "Certified List," the board may withhold issuance or renewal of license.
If applicant is on the "Certified List" for Child Support Services, the board
may issue a temporary license that exceeds no more than:
a) 90 days
b) 1 year
c) 150 days
d) 120 fays - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) 150 days;
The board shall issue a Temporary License valid for 150 days to any
applicant on the list if the applicant is otherwise eligible for a license.
If licensee is out of compliance with child support for > 4 months, the board
may suspend license and will not be eligible for ___ months from date of
request by department.
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 6 months;
Topical medications for a PT may be applied by all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Direct Application
b) Iontophoresis
c) Injections
d) Phonophoresis - CORRECT-ANSWERSc) Injections; not a form of application
for topical medication
T/F: Electromyography can be performed by a PTA with permission by a
certified PT. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse; only PTs can perform
electromyography.
PTs must obtain ____ hours and documentation of ____ written examinations
with Kinesiological Electromyography examinations.
, a) 150; 50
b) 200; 50
c) 30; 20
d) 500; 150 - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 200 ; 50
At least 200 hours in Kinesiological Electromyography training under a
certified PT in Kinesiological Electromyography
Documentation of completion of 50 Kinesiological Electromyography
Examinations
How much does the application and issuance fee cost for a US & FOREIGN
PTA?
a) $125
b) $300
c) $200
d) $150 - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) $300
For application and initial license fees
electronically submitted or postmarked on or after January 1, 2016, the
application and initial
license fee shall be $300.00.
A PT shall review, cosign, and date all documents by PTLA/PTALA by:
a) same day
b) 3 days
c) 7 days
d) 30 days - CORRECT-ANSWERSa) same day
PTs must review, cosign, and date Licensed Applicants documentation within
the same day.
Physical therapy service rendered directly to the patient by a PT, PTA, or
Aide is considered a: - CORRECT-ANSWERSPatient-related task
A task related to observation of the patient, transport of patients, physical
support only during gait or transfer, housekeeping duties, clerical duties, and
similar functions is considered a: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNon-patient related
task
For first-time license renewals, if the renewal is submitted prior to the
expiration of the
original license, the continuing competency hour requirements shall be:
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