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PTA LAWS AND RULES EXAM Florida Questions with Verified Answers What are the three parts to the laws and rules exam ? Part A: chapter 486 PT practice Part B: rule 64B17 Part C: chapter 456 health profession,occupation,provision What is legislative purpose? To ensure that every PT practitioner is practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. What is legislative intent? It is the intent that PT practitioners who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a dan...

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient diagnosed with lower motor neuron paralysis. What would the MOST likely presentation include? - Hypertonia or spasticity - Normal nerve conduction study - Fasciculations are absent - Pronounced muscle atrophy - correct answer Pronounced muscle atrophy A PTA designs an aerobic exercise program for a nine-year-old child. Which statement BEST describes the heart rate and stroke volume of the child compared to an adult? ...

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient diagnosed with lower motor neuron paralysis. What would the MOST likely presentation include? - Hypertonia or spasticity - Normal nerve conduction study - Fasciculations are absent - Pronounced muscle atrophy - correct answer Pronounced muscle atrophy A PTA designs an aerobic exercise program for a nine-year-old child. Which statement BEST describes the heart rate and stroke volume of the child compared to an adult? ...

California Law - Physical Therapy Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025 Graded A+. A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to make legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to take? The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect? Misdemeanor, pu...

What governing body is responsible for the suspension of PT licenses? A) PT Board of California B) American Board of PT Specialties C) Federation of State Board of PT D) Institutional Review Board A) PT Board of California Which of the following conditions is an initial requirement in order to participate in an alcoholic diversion program? A) voluntary admission B) psych eval C) recommended by supervisor D) physician rx A) voluntary admission How many calendar days does a license have...

PTA completes a sensory assessment on a patient with a wound on their R LE. While applying a monofilament, the PTA notices the monofilament is positioned over a callus. The MOST appropriate PTA action is... 1. Attempt to select another area of noncallused skin 2. Select alternate form of sensory testing 3. Utilize larger monofilament 4. Attempt to remove the callus correct answers -Answer: 1 -Reason: monofilament testing should not be applied over ulcer, callus or necrotic tissue. The PTA s...

PTA LAWS AND RULES EXAM FLORIDA What are the three parts to the laws and rules exam ? - Part A: chapter 486 PT practice Part B: rule 64B17 Part C: chapter 456 health profession,occupation,provision What is legislative purpose? - To ensure that every PT practitioner is practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. What is legislative intent? - It is the intent that PT practitioners who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the pu...

HESI Community Test Bank 2022 1000+ Questions and Answers Updated, A+ Guide. 1. During a two-week postoperative follow-up home visit, a female client who had gastric bypass surgery exhibits abdominal tenderness, shoulder pain, and describes feelings of malaise. Her vital signs are: temperature 101.8°F, blood pressure 100/50, heart rate 104 beats/minute, and respirations 18 breaths/minute. Which action should the nurse take? a. Determine the client's current oxygen saturation rate. b. Inst...

What are the four (4) requirements of all applicants who completed their training in the USA for licensure by examination? 329.1 application with color photograph Application fees Jurisprudence exam passing score Documentation of academic qualifications - transcript and letter of completion from Program Director How much will it cost to get your PTA license by examination including your temporary license? 651.2 $125 + $60 = $185 To obtain your temporary license, what else must...

GA Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Individuals licensed during the last ___ months of a biennium renewal period will not be required to meet continuing competence requirements for that biennium. Answer: six months Q: Individuals who have been ____ within the last 6 months of a biennium renewal period may use the continuing competence coursework used for reinstatement, thereby making them exempt from the requ...