NELAW

Question 1

adequate pt records contain (5)

Answer 1

1. pt ID
2. Eval
3. POC
4. Tx record
5. Discharge plan

Question 2

approved education programs are approved by the Board based on the program’s accreditation by….

Answer 2

CAPTE of APTA or equivalent

Question 3

supervision in which the supervising practitioner is physically present and immediately available

Answer 3

direct supervision

Question 4

supervision either onsite or by means of telecommunication

Answer 4

general supervision

Question 5

PTs may purchase, store, and administer ______ in compliance w/ Board of Pharmacy.

Answer 5

topical and aerosol medication

Question 6

T/F Physical therapy includes: community reintegration, fabrication of adaptive, protective and supportive devices, nonsurgical debridement and integumentary protection techniques

Answer 6

True

Question 7

PT scope of practice does not include…

Answer 7

making of a medical diagnosis

Question 8

person who is trained under the direction of a PT and who performs tx related and non-tx related tasks

Answer 8

PT aide

Question 9

____ are licensed and _____ are certified

Answer 9

PTs; PTAs

Question 10

Student PTs/PTAs can practice PT under _____ of a PT/PTA

Answer 10

direct supervision

Question 11

TF Someone in the armed forces or employed by the VA can practice PT w/out a license if their practice is limited to that service/employment

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A person credentialed to practice PT in another jurisdiction may practice in NE if teaching/demoing PT and is in connection w/ an….

Answer 12

educational program w/in NE

Question 13

TF Someone who has credentials in another state can practice in NE when providing PT to their athletic teams, organizations or performing arts companies while they are performing in the state.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

TF A person employed by a school district and serving prek-12 grade requires NE credentials

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Every applicant for PT license must present… (2)

Answer 15

1. proof of completion of an approved ed program

2. completion of exam approved by board

Question 16

For someone applying for a license who has been trained in a foreign country, what must be presented? (3)

Answer 16

1. Completion of accredited program
2. Proficiency in English
3. Completion of exam approved by board

Question 17

who approves programs for PT and PTA education and training based on accreditation by CAPTE?

Answer 17

Board of Physical Therapy

Question 18

PTAs require _____ supervision in NE

Answer 18

general

Question 19

PTAs may not (5)

Answer 19

1. interpret referrals
2. Develop POC
3. Eval/re-eval
4. Readjust POC (w/out PT consultation)
5. Discharge

Question 20

PTs may provide general supervision to how many PTAs?

Answer 20

no more than 2

Question 21

TF PTs can establish a satellite office at which a PTA provides care w/out general supervision of the PT

Answer 21

False

Question 22

PTs shall re-eval and review POC how often?

Answer 22

“on a regular basis”

Question 23

TF PTAs may document services they provided w/out PT’s signature

Answer 23

True

Question 24

PTAs may act as clinical instuctors to…

Answer 24

SPTAs

Question 25

PTs must assume legal liability for PT and related services provided…

Answer 25

under their supervision

Question 26

PTs must provide (5)

Answer 26

1. initial eval w/ doc
2 .periodic re-eval w/ doc
3. discharge doc including pt's response
4. accurate doc and billing 
5. interventions requiring expertise

Question 27

Who determines the appropriate use of PTAs and PT aides?

Answer 27

PTs

Question 28

TF medical records contain personal and sensitive info that may do significant harm to a pt’s interests if improperly used or released

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Medical records created by or under supervision of psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health practitioner

Answer 29

Mental health medical records

Question 30

Who can determine if medical records should be withheld from pt due to not being in their best interest? (3)

Answer 30

1. Physician,
2. psychologist
3. mental health practitioner

Question 31

If authorization to access records does not have an expiration date, when will the authorization expire?

Answer 31

12 months

Question 32

after receiving written request for records, providers have how long to provide records?

Answer 32

30 days

Question 33

After receiving written request for records, the provider must either: make records available for examination during regular business hours, inform pt that records do not exist/can’t be found, or inform pt who has records no later than…

Answer 33

10 days

Question 34

if records are delayed for any reason, pt must be informed in writing of the reason for delay no later than…

Answer 34

21 days after receiving request

Question 35

providers can charge up to ____ as a handling fee for records requests

Answer 35

$20

Question 36

providers may charge no more than ____ per page as a copying fee

Answer 36

50 cents

Question 37

providers may not charge fee for records requests when used for…

Answer 37

disability or assistance applications

Question 38

TF a provider may be held liable in damages to pt or other persons for disclosure of medical records

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Credentials are renewed on….

Answer 39

Nov 1 on odd numbered years

Question 40

PTs must complete _____ hours of cont Ed. PTAs must complete ______

Answer 40

20 hrs; 10 hrs

Question 41

Completing the NELAW tutorial w/ 100% is required and is worth…

Answer 41

5hrs

Question 42

Documentation for cont Ed includes (3)

Answer 42

1. Signed certificate
2. Course outline/brochure
3. Completed NELAW tutorial documents

Question 43

When presenting a course, what is required for it to count as cont Ed? (2)

Answer 43

1. Course outline

2. Statement of qualifications to teach course

Question 44

Applicants will be notified by department of scores within….

Answer 44

60 days

Question 45

How soon can one reapply if failed?

Answer 45

Immediately