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Question 1

Where do all collections from persons licensed or seeking to be licensed get paid too?

Answer 1

The Physical Therapy Fund

Question 2

Any person who violates the practice act is guilty of?

Answer 2

A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or jail for up to six months, or both

Question 3

A probation monitory program established by the board is funded by?

Answer 3

The Physical Therapy Fund

Question 4

When a licensee is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, the board may request the administrative law judge to direct that licensee to pay the board a sum for reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the case.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

If the board determines that an applicant for licensure or a licensee has engaged, or attempted to engage, in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination, the board may do which of the following?

Answer 5

• Disqualify the applicant from taking the exam
• Revoke the license of the licensee
• Deny their application for licensure

Question 6

A licensee who fails or refuses to comply with a request from the board for the medical records of a patient within 15 days of receiving the request and authorization of the patient shall pay the board a civil penalty of?

Answer 6

$1,000

Question 7

A physical therapist is allowed to engage in sexual activity with a patient as long as there is a written consent from the patient.

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

Misrepresenting documentation of patient care or deliberate falsifying of patient records is considered unprofessional conduct that is subject for suspension of license.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

A licensee applicant or a licensee who conducts in unprofessional conduct is subject to which of the following consequences from the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)? Mark all the apply.

Answer 9

• Denial of License
• Revoking of License
• Suspension of License

Question 10

Which of the following agencies prescribes the subjects and accreditations for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs?

Answer 10

CAPTE

Question 11

In order for a license applicant to meet the educational standards to become a a physical therapist, they must meet which of the following requirements? Mark all that apply.

Answer 11

• Clinical experience that includes at least 18 weeks of full-time experience with a variety of patients
• Graduate with a professional degree program of an accredited postsecondary institution approved by the board
• Completed a professional education program including academic course work and clinical internship in physical therapy

Question 12

How many hours of continuing education is required every two years?

Answer 12

30 hours

Question 13

How long can a license be expired before it is unable to be renewed?

Answer 13

5 years

Question 14

How many days before the expiration of a license must the board mail out the renewal statement with a renewal fee and due date?

Answer 14

60 days

Question 15

When does a license expire?

Answer 15

At 12 a.m. on the last day of the birth month of the licensee

Question 16

A physical therapist applicant who has been awarded license applicant status may perform as a physical therapist if they are under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

Which of the following are requirements to receiving a license?

Answer 17

• Successfully passing an exam demonstrating the applicants knowledge of the laws and regulations
• Successfully passing an exam demonstrating competency in entry-level practice

Question 18

During clinical practice a student enrolled in a physical therapist assistant program must identify themselves as?

Answer 18

A Physical Therapist Assistant Student

Question 19

Which of the following affix is appropriate for a licensed physical therapist assistant?

Answer 19

PTA

Question 20

A physical therapy aide may administer massage, external baths, or normal exercises that are not part of a physical therapy treatment.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

A physical therapist licensed applicant may be the sole supervisor of a physical therapist assistant.

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

How many physical therapist assistance, and physical therapist aides can a physical therapist supervise at a time?

Answer 22

2 PT Assistants and 1 PT aide

Question 23

A physical therapist (PT) is responsible for managing all aspects of the care for each patient.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

According to the scope of practice for a licensed physical therapist (PT), which of the following interventions are PTs able to perform? Select all that apply.

Answer 24

• Apply Topical Medication
• Perform tissue penetration

Question 25

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the conditions of patients initiating physical therapy treatment directly from a licensed physical therapist?

Question 26

Which of the following statements is the true meaning of physical therapy?

Answer 26

Physical therapy means the art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation

Question 27

How many times a year is the Physical Therapy Board of California required to meet?

Answer 27

At least three times a year, once in Southern California and once in Northern California

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)?

Answer 28

Publish weekly news letters that provide information about licensing requirements

Question 29

Which of the following statements is true in regards to the qualifications of the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) on how members are appointed?

Answer 29

The members of the board are appointed for a term of four years, expiring on the first day of June each year