2024 PTBC CALIFORNIA LAW
EXAM WITH ANSWERS
Definition of Kinesiological Electromyography - CORRECT-
ANSWERS"Kinesiological Electromyography" means the study of the phasic
activity of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physiological
event
Requirements for Kinesiological Electromyography certification - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1) Licensure
2) Training in tissue penetration
3) Education
4) Experience (200 hours in kinesiological electromyography)
5) Documentation of completion of 50 kinesiological electromyographic
examinations
Requirements for Electroneuromyography Authorization - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1) Licensure
2) Training in tissue penetration
3) Education
4) Experience (400 hours in kinesiological electromyography)
5) Documentation of completion of 200 electroneuromyography
examinations
6) Successful pass of supplemental examination
Topical Medications may be administered by these methods - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPRESCRIBED topical medications may be administered by a
physical therapist by:
1) Direct application
2) Iontophoresis
3) Phonophoresis
Topical Medication Prescription - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Topical medication
must be prescribed by an MD
2) Written protocol of meds including description,
indications/contraindications, & proper procedure/technique
List of Authorized Topical Medications that can be applied by a PT -
CORRECT-ANSWERSA physical therapist may apply the following topical
medications:
1) Bacteriocidal agents
"Student" definition - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Student" termed during academic
course work
"Intern" definition - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Intern" termed after completed
coursework
Criteria for Approval of PT Facilities for Clinical Experience - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEach PT facility shall complete a CSIF form in order to certify that
the facility has the staffing, clinical experience, & clinical instruction to
provide PT clinical experience for student
Supervision of PT Aide - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under IMMEDIATE & DIRECT
supervision
2) PT shall evaluate patient prior to performance of any tasks by the aide
3) Determine those tasks which may be assigned to an aide
4) PT shall be in the SAME facility and in IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY to the
location where the aide is performing task
5) Shall perform periodic re-evaluation of the patient
Supervision of PTLA - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under IMMEDIATE & DIRECT
supervision of a licensed PT
2) Be in CLOSE PROXIMITY
Supervision of PTALA (PTA license applicant) - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Under
IMMEDIATE & DIRECT supervision of a licensed PHYSICAL THERAPIST
2) Be in CLOSE PROXIMITY
Supervision of PT Student - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) ONSITE supervision by a
physical therapist (clinical instructor)
Supervision of PTA Student - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Shall be supervised by a
PT
2) May be supervised by a PTA under supervision of a PT
3) ONSITE supervision by a physical therapist
Definition of "Direct & Immediate Supervision" - CORRECT-ANSWERS"Direct
& immediate supervision" means a supervisor shall be at all times
responsible for work performed and shall be in CLOSE PROXIMITY to tasks
provided by PTLA/PTALA/PT Aide
, Definition of "Adequate Supervision" - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) PT shall at all
times be responsible for work performed by a PTA.
2) PT must determine what services are deemed appropriate for PTA.
3) PT who conducts Initial Evaluation shall be the one to provide supervision
& direction of PTA in the treatment of that patient
4) PTA should be able to communicate with PT at all times
Requirements for Renewing License are: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Renewal of
license with form
(at this time report any misdemeanor or crime)
2) Pay the prescribed renewal fee
3) Submit proof of completion of continuing Edu or competency
Once the PT application has been accepted a PTLA can practice for no more
than:
a) 90 days
b) 120 days
c) 150 days
d) until the person passes their board exam - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) 120
days
A PTALA can be supervised by:
a) PTA
b) PT
c) PT student - CORRECT-ANSWERSb) a PT
Members of the board are appoint by?
a. 1 by the governor , 2 by the Speaker of the Assembly
b. 2 by the Senate Committee on Rules, 1 by Speaker of the Assembly and
the governor
c. 1 by the Speaker of the Assembly, 2 by the governor and Senate
Committee on Rules
d. 1 by the Speaker of the Assembly, 1 by the governor, and 1 by the Senate
Committee on Rules - CORRECT-ANSWERSd
Terms of Serving on the Board - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Appointed 4 years,
exp. on June 1
2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor
3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms
Qualifications of Public Members - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Be a citizen of CA.
2) Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education.
3) Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA
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