OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

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OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

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OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

The physical therapist assistant is prohibited from performing

which of the following tasks:

• completing pre-operative instructions prior to the PT's eval
• completing crutch fitting and training prior to the PT's eval
• initiating standing orders by the physician
• all of the above - ANSWER-d. all of the above

Which of the following statements demonstrates that the physical therapist is accountable at all times for the actions of the PTA?

• the physical therapist must be on-site for all treatments
• the physical therapist co-signs the athletic trainer's

documentation

• the physical therapist co-signs the PTA's documentation 1 / 4

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• the physical therapist assistant is exempt from all liability -

ANSWER-c. the physical therapist co-signs the PTA's documentation

The physical therapist may delegate care of a patient to an

unlicensed support person only if:

• supervision is on-site for immediate availability and ongoing

involvement in the care of the patient is demonstrated

• the patient is almost better from the condition for which

he/she is being treated

• the physical therapist assistant is not available
• the delegated tasks are therapeutic exercise or modalities like

a hot pack or ultrasound - ANSWER-d. the delegated tasks are therapeutic exercise or modalities like a hot pack or ultrasound

The physical therapist/physical therapist assistant student shall

at all times function:

• under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist/physical

therapist assistant

• without on-site supervision by daily contact with the PT/PTA
• under a PT/PTA that need not be physically on-site, but must

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• under the direct on-site supervision of a physician -

ANSWER-a. under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist/physical therapist assistant

A physical therapist would NOT be allowed to initiate treatment

based on which of the following:

• a verbal order
• a prescription signed by a physician assistant
• a phone order
• a faxed prescription - ANSWER-b. a prescription signed by a

physician assistant

Which of the following organizations may the Physical Therapy Section contract with to approve courses for physical therapy continuing education for the State of Ohio?

• federation of state boards of physical therapy
• Ohio physical therapy association/Ohio chapter of the

American physical therapy association

• American physical therapy association
• all of the above - ANSWER-b. Ohio physical therapy

association/Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy association 3 / 4

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The physical therapist assistant may follow a treatment plan

designed by:

• an OT
• a physician
• a PT
• all of the above - ANSWER-c. a PT

The powers and duties of the Physical Therapy Section include which of the following?

• examine and license persons desiring to practice physical

therapy in the state of Ohio

• adopt rules in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code
• Maintain registry of all physical therapist and physical

therapist assistants in Ohio

• all of the above - ANSWER-d. all of the above

If a physical therapist is aware that another physical therapist is

practicing with an expired license, he must:

• inform that individual that he is practicing illegally
• report that individual to the Physical Therapy Section of the

Board

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