PTBC California Law Exam Updated 2020

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Members of the Board - ANSWER1) 1 PT involved in PT education, 2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience, 3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not... school faculty) Priority of the Board - ANSWERProtection of the public Terms of Serving on the Board - ANSWER1) Appointed 4 years, exp. on June 1 2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor 3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms Qualifications of Public Members - ANSWER1) Be a citizen of CA. 2) Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education. 3) Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA Meetings - ANSWER3 regular meeting annually, at least one in nor cal and one in so cal Need 4 members present to make a quorum Duties of the Members of the Board - ANSWER1) May inspect PT facilities 2) May review patient charts 3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given) 4) Administer continuing competency, publish yearly newsletter, administer program for PT education 5) Evaluates applicants and establishes examination process and passing score How is this Chapter cited? - ANSWERThis chapter may be cited as the Physical Therapy Practice Act Public Employees - ANSWERPT consultants under contract for the board are considered a public employee and any member of a rehabilitation evaluation committee Definition of Physical Therapy - ANSWER"art and science of physical or corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services" ARTICLE 2 General Provisions - ANSWERThe use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials or electricity for surgical purposes is not authorized ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Education - ANSWER1) Can perform tissue penetration for evaluation neuro performance 2) Must have authorization from MD 3) PT must be certified by the board 4) PT CANNOT develop or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of data obtained Minimal Time that Patient Records must be kept for - ANSWER7 years. 1) Patient records shall be kept for a period of no less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient 2) Records of unemancipated minors shall be kept at least 1 year after the minor has reached 18 years of age and at least 7 years. PTs cannot do what - ANSWER1) PTs cannot diagnose disease 2) PTs cannot provide prognostic interpretation of data 3) PTs cannot prescribe medicines PT Aide Duties & Regulations - ANSWER1) Observation, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers 2) Under direct, continuous and immediate PT supervision at all times what does "patient-related task" mean - ANSWERPT service rendered directly to a patient by an aide what does "non-patient-related task" mean - ANSWERTasks related to observation of patient, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers, housekeeping, clerical duties. Who is allowed to use "P.T."and "D.P.T." - ANSWER1) Only a licensed PT can use the letters "P.T." 2) A licensed PT who has received a doctoral degree in PT may use "D.P.T." Accrediting Institution - ANSWERWestern [Show More]

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