California Law Exam Physical Therapy 2026(Answered correctly)

California Law Exam Physical Therapy 2026(Answered correctly)

California Law Exam Physical Therapy

2026(Answered correctly)

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? Ans - The agency must immediately contact an agency that has

jurisdiction over suspected child abuse cases

What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child

abuse or neglect? Ans - Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of

$1000 or by both

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? Ans - File a new application for licensure.

All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? Ans - . A volunteer

at a youth camp

Who is defined as the PT of record? Ans - 1. The PT that did the evaluation.

What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? Ans - 1. The PT of

record should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the

patient's treatment.

Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? Ans - Commission on Accreditation of

Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

What is the required size font on a student's badge? Ans - 18-point type

What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? Ans - The

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT

What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities?

Ans - The Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back

To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during

the course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? Ans - Available in person or

by telecommunication

What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a

physical therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? Ans - The supervising Physical

Therapist is responsible to determine which elements of patient care the Assistant is

skilled to perform

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license

applicant? Ans - The supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA

signature each day

Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide Ans - Must treat on the

orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT

Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy

Board rules? Ans - Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized

practitioner

Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility

to document? Ans - Objective assessment

How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each

licensee cycle of two years? Ans - 30 hours

How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care

professionals is required for each renewal cycle? Ans - 2 hours of ethics and law and 4

hours of life support

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

are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education

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

licensee? Ans - A written request must be filed with the board

What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT supervision?

Ans - Close proximity to the worker

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

Any Misdemeanor criminal offense

Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? Ans - A license can be

renewed within 5 years of expiring by paying all fees

How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? Ans - More than two if the

board determines adequate supervision and safety

When can an application be denied by the board? Ans - When the board deems the

applicant has not exercised due diligence in the completion of the application