Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam 2023 Questions and

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Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

• A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist

assistant treating a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic setting is required to be; 1.In direct line of sight of the assistant 2.Present within te same facility where services are occurring 3.Available for a telephone call during the session 4.Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment ANS 3.Available for a telephone call during the session (NOT 2 BECAUSE ANS Being in the same facility where the assistant is practicing is not a requirement. As long as the therapist is in the same geographic location for consultation during patient care, then the requirements for supervision have been met. The therapist having to be present within the same building is more appropriate for patient care that is delivered by unlicensed personnel.) 2.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed person- nel?

1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel 1 / 4

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2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed personnel 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simulta- neously while supervised by a licensee 4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess pa- tient's progress during treatm ANS 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee 3.Which of the following professions is NOT considered one that can serve as a practitioner of record for signing a physical therapist's plan of care?A.Chiropractor B.Podiatrist C.Dentist D.Pharmacist ANS D. Pharmacist (A pharmacist is not included in the list of healthcare practitioners that are able to review and sign a physical therapist's plan of care.) 4.For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ? ANS misdemeanor of the first degree.

5.Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for administrative complaints is TRUE? 2 / 4

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A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record 3 / 4

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B.The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation fol- lowing receipt of the report from the Department of Health C.The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict regarding an administrative complaint D.When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who submitted the complaint shall be disclosed ANS A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record 6.The of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict regarding an administrative complaint ANS Board 7.A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of the following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physi- cal therapist?A.Orthopedic physician B.Physiatrist C.Chiropractor D.Podiatrist ANS D.Podiatrist 8.When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities for a chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, by a physical therapist can be used. ANS general supervision

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