2024 JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2
WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following items of information MUST be included in a written
protocol for the administration of a topical medication?
a) Procedure for application of the medication
b) License number of the administering physical therapist
c) Patient allergies
d) List of similar medications in the prescribed medication class - CORRECT-
ANSWERSa) A topical medication protocol must include the following about
the medication:- Description- Actions- Indications and contraindications-
Proper procedure and technique for application
A physical therapy aide is going to perform passive range of motion on a
patient's shoulder. Which of the following criteria needs to be met in order
for the aide to perform this intervention?
a) Discussion of the outcome of the treatment shall occur b/t the physical
therapist and the aide by the end of the business day
b) The physical therapost must be available for contact via telephone during
the interbetion
c) Prior assessment of the aide's ability to perform passive range of motion
by a physcial therapist
d) The aide shall have worked in aphysical therapy setting for a duration of
six months prior to performing patient related tasks - CORRECT-ANSWERSc)
Evaluation and documentation of an aide's competency at performing a
patient related task shall occur prior to performance on a patient
Which of the following signatures is a correct form a physical therapist can
use?
a) Dr. John Doe, PT
b) Dr. John Doe, Physcial Therapist
c) Dr. Jane Doe, DPT
d) Dr. Jane Doe, Doctor pf Physical Therapy - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) In
written communication, use of the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." can
precede a licensee's name, if the licensee's name is immediately followed by
an unabbreviated specification of the applicable doctoral degree. In this
case, there needs to be a specification as to which doctoral degree the
therapist has.
What is the MINIMUM number of recommendations that a licensee MUST
have when petitioning to shorten the duration of a license suspension? -
, CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least two recommendations are required by licensed
physical therapists. These clinicians must have knowledge of the actions of
the petitioning licensee since the suspension was given by the board
Which of the following penalties does NOT apply to a licensee guilty of false
advertising?
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Suspension of licensure
d) Recocation of Licensure - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) A felony is reserved for
higher forms of crime as a misdemeanor is what is given to a licensee who is
guilty of false advertising
Which of the following methods is considered appropriate for providing
patients with the Notice to Consumers form 12-01 (NTC 12-01)?
a) An email within 30 days of the initial evaluation
b) Verbally stating the information and documenting that the conversation
occured
c) Posting it in a visible location in the clinic
d) Showing the document at the beginning of the first three appointments -
CORRECT-ANSWERSc) There are two methods that the NTC 12-01 form can
be properly provided. One is to have it in a visible area in the clinic displayed
prominently. The second is to provide a copy of it to the patient or their
representative. If the last option is taken, it is to then be signed and dated by
the patient or the representative and then maintained in the patient's
medical chart
The physical therapy board is able to penalize a licensee who has failed to
make child support payments in which of the following ways?
a) Suspension of licensure
b) Fine for the amount owed
c) Revocation of licensure
d) Require employer to withhold pay to fulfill amount owed - CORRECT-
ANSWERSa) The physical therapy board can suspend a license if the licensee
is not in compliance with a child support order.
A licensee who practiced beyond the scope of physical therapy now has a
suspended license. What is the MAXIMUM amount of time in months that the
licensee can be suspended for this offense? - CORRECT-ANSWERSd) 12
months is the maximum amount of time that a licensee can be suspended
for a violation pertaining to practicing outside the scope of physical therapy
How many continuing education hours are required for first time license
renewals that are submitted prior to the expiration date of the original
license? - CORRECT-ANSWERSa) 15 continuing education hours are required
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