2023 Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam

2023 Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam

GRADED A+ (ACTUAL EXAM ) Questions and Answers (Solved)

• 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;

• In direct line of sight of the assistant
• Present within te same facility where services are occurring
• Available for a telephone call during the session
• Interacting with the patient before the end of the treatment

Answer: 3. Available for a telephone call during the session

(NOT 2 BECAUSE: 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.)

• Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed personnel?

1.A physical therapist assistant can assign patient tasks to the personnel 2.General supervision is considered sufficient during patient care delivered by unlicensed personnel

• Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care simulta- neously

while supervised by a licensee

• If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess pa- tient's

progress during treatm

Answer: 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care

simultaneously while supervised by a licensee

64B17-6.007 - (8)

• 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?

• Chiropractor
• Podiatrist
• Dentist
• Pharmacist

Answer: 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.)

• For false representation of licensure the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a ?

Answer: misdemeanor of the first degree.

486.135 - false representation 486.151 - prohibited acts penalty

• Obtaining a license by fraudulent misrepresentation the first time can in occur

these fines (for Florida Licensees):

Answer maximum:: minimum: $10,000 fine and six (6) months of probation

maximum: $10,000 fine and revocation

• Which of the following statements in regards to disciplinary proceedings for

administrative complaints is TRUE?A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record

• The probable cause panel has 15 days to complete the investigation fol- lowing

receipt of the report from the Department of Health

• The American Physical Therapy Association is responsible for the final verdict

regarding an administrative complaint

• When a legally sufficient complaint is present the identity of the individual who

submitted the complaint shall be disclosed Answer: A.10 days following a finding of probable cause, the investigation shall be made public record

(456.073 Disciplinary proceedings.—Disciplinary proceedings for each board shall be within the jurisdiction of the department.)

• The of the respective state that orders the final action/verdict

regarding an administrative complaint

Answer: Board

• A physical therapist assistant performing patient-related activities for which of

the following practitioners requires on site supervision by a physi- cal therapist?

• Orthopedic physician
• B.Physiatrist
• C.Chiropractor

• D.Podiatrist

Answer: D. Podiatrist

• When a physical therapist assistant is performing patient related activities for a

chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, by a physical therapist can be used.

Answer: general supervision

• For a of practicing outside the permitted scope of phys-

ical therapy practice the licensee faces:

-minimum: $2,500 fine and/or one (1) year of probation

-maximum: $5,000 fine and/or two (2) year suspension followed by two (2)

years of probation

Answer: first offense

(j) Section 486.125(1)(j) or 456.072(1)(o), F.S.: Practice or offer to practice beyond the scope permitted or competent to perform.

• For a first offense (FL Licensees) of practicing outside the permitted scope of

physical therapy practice the licensee faces:

-minimum

Answer:

-maximum:: -minimum: $2,500 fine and/or one (1) year of probation -maximum: $5,000 fine and/or two (2) year suspension followed by two (2) years of probation

• For a first offense (Telehealth Registrants) of practicing outside the permitted

scope of physical therapy practice the licensee faces:

-minimum

Answer:

-maximum:: -minimum: One (1) year suspension with a corrective action plan

-max: revocation

• What are the MAXIMUM number of years before initial licensure that the

board will accept physical therapy school coursework for continuing educa- tion requirements regarding human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome education?A.3

B.5 C.7 D.9

Answer: B.5

• 64B17-8.001 Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. (1)

An individual who is seeking initial licensure can satisfy the continuing education requirements regarding HIV/AIDS if coursework has been taken within 5 years preceding the initial licensure date.

• For a first offense for a florida licensee with unable to practice with reasonable

skill and safety:

-minimum

Answer:

-maximum:: -minimum: $1,000 fine, three (3) years of probation, and referral for a PRN evaluation -maximum: $5,000 fine, suspension for one (1) year followed by up to five (5) years of probation

• With regards to continuing education requirements, what are the MAX- IMUM

number of hours that can be completed through home study for a licensee that has been inactive for one year?A3 B6 C9 D12

Answer: B6

• 64B17-5.001 Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License (3)a

• A physical therapy aide is able to participate in which of the following areas of

documentation?A.Evaluating progress towards established goals B.Interpreting objective findings in a reevaluation C.Recording interventions performed during treatment D.Altering the established plan of care

Answer: C.Recording interventions performed during treatment