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1
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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?

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The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases

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What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect?

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Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both

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What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national board and
state jurisprudence test?

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File a new application for licensure.

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What is the estimated time for the State Board to process the application and determine if the application has all
the required information?

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30 days

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What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after applicant has made corrections or
clarifications and then notify the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy?

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60 days

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Who is defined as the PT of record?

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The PT that did the evaluation.

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What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the national board and
state jurisprudence test?

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File a new application for licensure.

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What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA?

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The PT of record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient’s treatment.

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Who awards accreditation of a PTA program?

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Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

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What is the required size font on a student’s badge?

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18-point type

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know

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The PTA Caucus allows PTAs to provide higher input to the House of Delegates (HOD)

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PTA members of APTA are also members of the PTA Caucus.

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Donations to PT-Political Action Committee can help with future physical therapy favorable legislative actions on Capitol Hill.

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This is false

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CAPTE oversees the development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for the PTA.

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A PTA received a request from the office of one of his patient’s attorney to send copies of the patient’s file. Before sending the copies to the attorney what does the PTA need to acquire?

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  1. The patient’s written authorization for release of copies
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What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide’s activities?

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The Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient’s lower back

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Where did the laws associated with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act originate?

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From the state legislature

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Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate?

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From the California Physical Therapy Board

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To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant?

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Available in person or by telecommunication

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Before a physical therapist assistant can provide patient care the physical therapist MUST provide the physical therapist assistant with what information?

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The PT’s goals and plan of care

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What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board’s authorization for a physical therapist assistant to do joint mobilization?

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Only physical therapist assistants who are educated and trained in joint mobilization techniques should perform this procedure

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Which of the following statements is NOT a regulation of the Physical Therapy Board?

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The PT must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day

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Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide

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Must treat on the orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT

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Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules?

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Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner

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Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant’s responsibility to document?

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Objective assessment

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26
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How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee cycle of two years?

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30 hours

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How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care professionals is required for each renewal cycle?

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2 hours of ethics and law and 4 hours of life support

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Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true?

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There are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education

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What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a licensee?

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A written request must be filed with the board

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Which is the ONLY employment arrangement recognized by the PT board of California?

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A corporation owned by a physical therapist

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What does “direct and immediate supervision” mean in terms of PT supervision?

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Close proximity to the worker

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Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license?

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Any Misdemeanor criminal offense

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How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise?

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More than two if the board determines adequate supervision and safety

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How long is an application valid before taking the national board examination requires reapplication?

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One year from the date of application acceptance by the board

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Carlo, a DPT opens a private practice with which name BEST reflecting the provisions of the PT Board of California?

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Carlo’s Physical Therapy and Wellness Center

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What is the initial license fee for the PTA applicant?

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125.00

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know for the 90 day PTA applicant status

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An applicant can work as a PTA under direct PT supervision

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know for the 90 day PTA applicant status

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An applicant must stop working as a PTA if they fail the board exams

39
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know for the 90 day PTA applicant status

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An applicant must designate to all patients and staff this applicant status

40
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know that this is FALSE for the 90 day PTA applicant status

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An applicant has all rights and privileges as a licensed PTA

41
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Which of the following tasks can be performed by the PTA?

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Supervise a PT aide in non-patient related tasks

42
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These tasks following tasks can NOT be performed by the PTA?

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Write progress report to another health care professional
Perform assessment measures prior to the PT evaluation
Establish and or change a plan of care

43
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A person may not renew, reissue, reinstate or restore his/her license if the licensed has expired for more that how many years?

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Five years

44
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What is the time frame to report to the Board a change in address?

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30 days

45
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What is outside the scope of the PT practice?

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Provide a patient diagnosis

46
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What is the maximum amount of time the board could suspend a PT/PTA license?

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12 months

47
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A PT is running short on time and asks the PTA to finish up on the evaluation assessment measurements. What is the MOST appropriate course of action for the PTA?

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Politely refuse to do the measurements

48
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Which is the BEST reason why a participant would be terminated from a diversion program?

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Participant failed to comply with the treatment program requirements

49
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Which rehabilitation team member is qualified to perform a deep soft tissue penetration for the evaluation of neuromuscular performance?

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PT with an advanced training certificate

50
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What MAY the Board do in response to a judgment against the licensee for child support.

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Suspend the license

51
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What is a licensed PT prohibited from doing?

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Prescribing topical medications

52
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Which is not a provision for reinstating a license without penalty if expired while on duty in the US Armed Forces?

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Conviction of DUI while on Service

53
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When will a PT or PTA license expire?

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The second year at the end of the applicant’s birth month

54
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What best defines a citation?

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A minor violation of the PT practice act

55
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Which statement is INCORRECT regarding a citation?

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Not a disciplinary action

56
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CORRECT statements regarding a citation?

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Matter of public record for five years
Is satisfied by paying a fine
Is a violation of public health and or safety

57
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Who has the authority to assess the graduate’s qualifications for California licensure?

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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

58
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Who sets forth the regulation and requirements for the adequate supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant?

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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

59
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Who has the authority to approve the Physical Therapist Assistant educational Program?

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Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

60
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Who has the authority to develop and administrate the physical therapist assistant competency examination in preparation for licensure?

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Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)

61
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Which of the following answers BEST defines the legal designation ‘PTA’?

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Physical Therapist Assistant

62
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Who is fully responsible for the actions of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)?

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The PTA’s supervising Physical Therapist

63
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Which of the following Statements is MOST correct regarding the supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant when there are 2 Physical Therapist and 4 Physical Therapist Assistant in one facility? s

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One Physical Therapist can supervise 3 Physical Therapist Assistants

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Which is NOT a requirement for a Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of California?

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They Practice under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist

65
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Which is NOT a requirement for a Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of California?

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Provide proof of California residency

66
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Which answer is MOST accurate regarding the student’s physical therapist assistant education?

A

A student can perform as a PTA under PTA school supervision

67
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Which answer is NOT part of the PTA educational requirements?

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Technical education

68
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What answer BEST represents the relationship between the physical therapy practice act and Board regulations?

A

The practice act are the California laws while the regulations are the standards adopted as rules

69
Q

What answer BEST represents regulations for a new criminal verdict?

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Requires disclosure upon license renewal.

70
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What board’s created what types of provisions for physical therapist assistant practice?

A

Standards & requirements

71
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After failing the National Board examination, what is the MOST important requirement for reexamination?”

A

Pay the examination fee

72
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Which is NOT part of the requirements allowing physical therapist assistant applicants to practice physical therapy?

A

They Practice under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist

73
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Which is NOT one of the applicant requirements for foreign trained physical therapist assistant?

A

5 years of clinical experience

74
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applicant requirements for foreign trained physical therapist assistant?

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vidence that equivalent course work has been completed
Passing of the national board examination
Completion of 9 months of PT supervised clinical experience

75
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requirements allowing physical therapist assistant applicants to practice physical therapy?

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They identify themselves to patients as a PTA applicant
They only practice as a PTA applicant for 90 days
They continue to practice as PTA applicant awaiting committee findings

76
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Which is the MOST accurate and correct statement about the physical therapist assistant national board examination?

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An examination is not required for applicants with more than 5 years experience
The examiner requires proof of name and united states citizenship
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of PT laws and regulations
Re-examinations require a written essay component

77
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What Physical Therapist Assistant actions are NOT within California laws and regulations?

A

Provide independent therapeutic PT

78
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What Physical Therapist Assistant actions are within California laws and regulations?

A

Provide independent therapeutic PT
Assess the patient to provide support for PT discharge
Provide therapy with weekly patient review by the PT

79
Q

What are the consequences of impersonating a physical therapist assistant?

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Misdemeanor conviction

80
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What is NOT a requirement to apply for a license in the state of California if a student just graduated from a physical therapist assistant school in New York?

A

School transcripts for proof a academic course work

81
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What are thea requirement to apply for a license in the state of California if a student just graduated from a physical therapist assistant school in New York?

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Proof of graduation
School is accredited by the commission on accreditation of physical therapy education
Properly and completely completed application with fees

82
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Which answer is MOST accurate regarding the student’s physical therapist assistant education?

A

A student can perform as a PTA under PTA school supervision

83
Q

Which answer is NOT part of the PTA educational requirements?

A

Basic sciences
Clinical education
Issuance of Associate degree

84
Q

Which answer is NOT part of the PTA educational requirements?

A

Basic sciences
Clinical education
Issuance of Associate degree

85
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What answer BEST represents the relationship between the physical therapy practice act and Board regulations?

A

The practice act are the California laws while the regulations are the standards adopted as rules

86
Q

What answer BEST represents regulations for a new criminal verdict?

A

A PTA working in and administrating over a Physical Therapy facility

87
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These situations is allowed by the PT board of California

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A PTA working in a physical therapy facility without PT present
A PTA as part owner of a PT facility and working in another facility
A PTA can assess patients using measuring instruments

88
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Which answer is MOST correct regarding the offering of physical therapy services by a corporation?

A

A non-professional corporation may provide physical therapy services

89
Q

Which statement is true regarding this California Jurisprudence test?

A

Diligent study beyond this exemplary examination is required
All information can be found on the PT Board website
This test provides much of the information for the examination.

90
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An ethical dilemma occurs when:

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Two or more ethical principles conflict with each other

91
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In the RIPS Decision Making Model, the “R” stands for :

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Realm: Individual, Organization, Society

92
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When making a decision concerning an ethical problem, the PTA includes the following consideration in their “IP” Individual Process:

A

Moral Sensitivity
Moral Judgment
Moral Courage

93
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A patient had a meeting with the supervising PT. She complemented her PTA and her experience in that the PTA was always on time, always did what he said he would do and was always consistent with the plan of core. What core value is Best represented by this behavior?

A

Accountability

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