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Ethics, Laws, Regulations for California Physical Therapist Assistant

1. Physical therapists are licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

A. True B. False

2. It is not incumbent upon the physical therapist to identify the rehabilitation diagnosis.

A. True B. False

3. A Physical Therapist Assistant can only provide services under a medical doctor.

A. True B. False

4. In California a Physical Therapist has to be within telecommunication when a physical therapist assistant is treating a patient/client.

A. True B. False

5. A Physical Therapist shall evaluate and document a physical therapy aide's competency level for performing any patient related tasks.

A. True B. False

6. What is the maximum amount of time that a practice analysis is conducted for the National Physical Therapy Exam?

A. Every 10 years B. Every 8 years C. Every 5 years D. Every 2 years

7. Physical Therapists are legally able to diagnose which of the following in the states that have Direct Access?

A. Impairments B. Functional Limitations C. Movement dysfunction D. All of the above

8. Within the standards of ethical conduct for a Physical Therapist Assistant which of the following are included.

A. A Physical Therapist Assistant is obligated to buy his/her patient groceries if they do not have the money. B. A Physical Therapist Assistant is obligated to enable a patient to achieve greater independence. C. A Physical Therapist Assistant has the right to refuse treatment to a patient of different race. D. A Physical Therapist Assistant has no obligation to recognize a patient's cultural/individual differences.

9. Physical Therapist Assistants shall only disclose confidential patient/client information to:

A. A life long friend B. The media C. Family with permission from patient D. A and B

10. A Physical Therapist Assistant should report any changes in the status of a patient to the:

A. Janitor B. Hospital Administrator C. Receptionist D. Supervising Physical Therapist

11. To ensure quality care and promote patient/client safety Physical Therapist Assistants should:

A. Support the Physical Therapist supervisory role B. Disregard ones self competency level C. Never report a colleague's psychological impairment D. Text while treating a patient

12. Physical Therapist Assistants shall not engage in any sexual relationship with their:

A. Patient/Client B. Student C. Next door neighbor D. A and B

13. The Physical Therapist who performs the initial evaluation of a patient shall:

A. Only be required to discharge the patient B. Remain the Physical Therapist of record for that patient until reassignment C. Not be responsible for any treatments performed by a Physical Therapist Assistant D. Be in the treatment room when a physical therapist assistant is treating a patient

14. A Physical Therapist Assistant shall not perform which of the following:

A. Data collection prior to the initial evaluation of a patient by a Physical Therapist B. Write a discharge summary C. Establish or change the plan of care D. All of the above

15. Which of the following medications are Physical Therapists allowed to give patients:

A. Antibiotics B. Cortisone injection C. Topical Anti-inflammatory agents D. Prescription analgesics

16. What is the minimum amount of time a Physical Therapist Assistant should keep records for after taking a continuing education course?

A. 5 years B. 2 years C. 7 years D. 10 years

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