Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 1:

The physical therapist does not continue physical therapy services for the patient beyond ______ days without consulting with the patient's appropriate healthcare practitioner

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 2:

If the physical therapist determines, based on clinical evidence, that no progress has been made with respect to that patient's condition within _______ days, immediately following the date of the patient's initial visit with the physical therapist, then the physical therapist does not provide additional physical therapy services and refers the patient to a healthcare practitioner who qualifies as a referring practitioner.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 3:

Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for more than ___ consecutive years requires reapplying for a license and payment of fees in accordance with board rules.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 4:

Physical therapy aides, other assistive personnel, and clinical students shall at all times perform patient care activities under the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 5:

Intentionally viewing a completely or partially disrobed patient in the course of treatment, if the viewing is not related to the patient's diagnosis or treatment under current practice standards, may lead to denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 6:

The following is NOT a reason for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses by the Board of Physical Therapy in Tennessee.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 7:

In emergency circumstances, including minor emergencies, a licensed physical therapist may NOT provide assistance to a person to the best of the physical therapist’s ability without a referral from a referring practitioner.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 8:

Invasive kinesiologic electromyography may be performed only in a university academic setting as part of a research project that has been approved by the educational institution’s Internal Review Board without a referral.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 9:

The following action is considered “Substandard Care”.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 10:

The licensed physical therapist may not supervise a physical therapist assistant delivering services at a site more than _________________ from the licensed physical therapist.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 11:

The following is NOT considered “On-site supervision.”

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 12:

At least _______ hours of the thirty (30) hour continuing education requirement must be from Class I activities by PTs and PTAs during the 24-month renewal cycle.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 13:

A clinic advertises a "free foot assessment" or "free pain screen." When the patient arrives, they receive a brief 5-minute screen and are immediately told they need to purchase expensive orthotics ($500+) or a long, prepaid treatment package, rather than the advertised comprehensive, objective evaluation, which is considered “bait and switch”.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 14:

A ___________ penalty may be imposed whenever the Board finds a person who is required to be licensed, certified, permitted, or authorized by the Board, guilty of a willful and knowing violation of the Practice Act, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, to such an extent that there is, or is likely to be, an imminent, substantial threat to the health, safety, and welfare of an individual patient or the public.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 15:

Type A Civil Penalties shall be assessed in the amount of not less than _____________.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 16:

For purposes of the “Health Care Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 1998, the following criminal convictions must be reported:

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 17:

A newly licensed physical therapist shall not practice dry needling for at least __________ year from the date of initial licensure, unless the practitioner can demonstrate compliance with mandatory training requirements through his or her pre-licensure educational coursework.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 18:

The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant using telemedicine to deliver physical therapy services, or who practices telemedicine, upon initial contact with the patient, shall:

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 19:

The following persons ARE REQUIRED to appear before the Board before any license may be issued:

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 20:

An applicant who has been convicted of no more than one misdemeanor that occurred more than five (5) years before the date of application is not required to appear before the Board before any license may be issued.

Jurisprudence for Tennessee Physical Therapy

Question 21:

Performing fingerstick techniques (such as glucometer readings, coumadin readings, etc.) is NOT within the scope of practice of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in the State of Tennessee, according to the Board.