Laws and Regulations

Question 1

Negligence

Answer 1

Malpractice.

Question 2

Criminal Law

Answer 2

Offenses against society

Question 3

Civil Law

Answer 3

Private offenses, one individual against another

Question 4

Administrative Law

Answer 4

Rules and Regs that apply to government agencies, in PT State Practice Acts

Question 5

Malpractice Acts in PT

Answer 5

Burns due to defective equipment, Utilization of defective equipment, Patients fall during gait training/transfers, exercise injuries.

Question 6

Statute of Limitations

Answer 6

1-4 years after injury occurs

Question 7

Fraud

Answer 7

Someone is suspected of having knowingly misrepresented the truth or concealed facts to the detriment of another.

Question 8

Abuse

Answer 8

Physical abuse. Some type of misuse.

Question 9

Assault

Answer 9

Fear or anticipation of being harmed through the application of force or unwanted physical contact.

Question 10

Battery

Answer 10

Actual physical contact or force

Question 11

Sexual Misconduct

Answer 11

Any sexual contact, sexual assault or sexual battery between a patient and a health-care provider.

Question 12

Sexual Harassment

Answer 12

Not between the patient and provider, rather between employees in the work-place.

Question 13

False Imprisonment

Answer 13

PT/PTA can be accused anytime he/she intentionally does something to unlawfully restrict a patient’s movement

Question 14

Risk Management

Answer 14

Maximizing the quality of care provided so that no injuries occurs