Law Flashcards
(93 cards)
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?
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?
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?
File a new application for licensure.
What is the estimated time for the State Board to process the application and determine if the application has all
the required information?
30 days
What is the maximum time the State Board can process an application after applicant has made corrections or
clarifications and then notify the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy?
60 days
Who is defined as the PT of record?
The PT that did the evaluation.
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?
File a new application for licensure.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA?
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?
Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student’s badge?
18-point type
know
The PTA Caucus allows PTAs to provide higher input to the House of Delegates (HOD)
know
PTA members of APTA are also members of the PTA Caucus.
know
Donations to PT-Political Action Committee can help with future physical therapy favorable legislative actions on Capitol Hill.
This is false
CAPTE oversees the development of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for the PTA.
A PTA received a request from the office of one of his patient’s attorney to send copies of the patient’s file. Before sending the copies to the attorney what does the PTA need to acquire?
- The patient’s written authorization for release of copies
What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide’s activities?
The Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient’s lower back
Where did the laws associated with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act originate?
From the state legislature
Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate?
From the California Physical Therapy Board
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant?
Available in person or by telecommunication
Before a physical therapist assistant can provide patient care the physical therapist MUST provide the physical therapist assistant with what information?
The PT’s goals and plan of care
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board’s authorization for a physical therapist assistant to do joint mobilization?
Only physical therapist assistants who are educated and trained in joint mobilization techniques should perform this procedure
Which of the following statements is NOT a regulation of the Physical Therapy Board?
The PT must sign each PTA treatment record by the end of each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide
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?
Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
