Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam
1. A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant
treat- ing a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic
setting is required to be;
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Florida Jurisprudence Practice Exam
1. A physical therapist who is supervising a physical therapist assistant
treat- ing a patient with chronic low back pain in an outpatient orthopedic
setting is required to be;
1. In direct line of sight of the assistant
2. Present within te same facility where services are occurring
3. Available for a telephone call during the session
4. 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.)
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding unlicensed person-
nel?
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
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3.Two unlicensed personnel can be providinq patient directed care
simultane- ously while supervised by a licensee
4.If properly trained by a physical therapist, the personnel can assess
patient's progress during treatm: Answer- 3.Two unlicensed personnel can be
providinq patient directed care simultaneously while supervised by a licensee
3. 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?
A. Chiropractor
B. Podiatrist
C. Dentist
D. 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.)
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