Title: Quiz 8: Laws and Regulations
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 8

Q: A PTA applied a moist hot pack to a patient's lower back and asked a PT aide to check on the patient every 5 minutes. The same PT aide was told by another PTA to clean the whirlpool and he/she forgot to check on the patient with the hot pack. The patient rang the bell for help because the hot pack was too hot. Eventually, after 15 minutes another PTA heard the bell and checked the patient. As a result, the patient received a minor burn to his lower back. In this situation, the liability for negligence lies with which of the following:
- the PT aide
- the PTA that applied the hot pack and the supervisory PT
- the PTA that told the aide to clean the whirlpool
- the PTA that heard the bell and checked the patient
A: the PTA that applied the hot pack and the supervisory PT
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A PTA who treats mostly elderly patients in a rural area should not use universal precaution methods since the prevalence of HIV and HBV among these patients is negligible:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: A patient that is unable to keep her appointments for PT, and complains of not being able to use her car for appointments except if her husband accompanies her to PT, may indicate which of the following:
- a domestic abuser is sabotaging the patient's appointments
- a domestic abuser is not allowing the patient independent access to her car
- a domestic abuser is not allowing the victim to be alone with a healthcare provider
- all are signs of suspected domestic abuse
A: all are signs of suspected domestic abuse
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: During an examination, a PT can ask a patient suspected of domestic abuse all of the following questions except:
- are you concerned about your husband?
- how does your husband feel about you receiving physical therapy?
- how does your husband feel about you using your car?
- why would you stay with a person like that?
A: why would you stay with a person like that?
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Malpractice acts may involve which of the following:
- exercise injuries
- burns due to defective equipment
- patient falls during gait training
- using defective equipment
- all of the above are correct
A: all of the above are correct
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Negligence can be caused by failing to do what another competent practitioner would have done under the same circumstances:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: PTs and PTAs rarely have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Per APTA policy, all physical therapist assistants should be licensed or otherwise regulated in all states:
- true
- false
A: true
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: The licensure examination and related activities are responsibilities of what organization:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- State Licensing agencies
- American Physical Therapy Association
A: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following acts mandates acess to free and appropriate public education to all children with disabilities:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Children with Disabilities Education Act
- Americans with Disabilities Education Act
- none of the above
A: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following describes a disability according to the ADA:
- the inability to see, hear, speak, walk, or perform manual tasks
- physical impairments that substantially limits major life activities
- mental impairments that substantially limits major life activities
- all of the above describe a disability
A: all of the above describe a disability
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following is an example of a federal administrative agency that has broad authority over physical therapy practice:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Workers Compensation
- A and B only
- all of the above
A: A and B only
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following is not an example of statutory law that affects the practice of physical therapy:
- Medicare and Medicaid laws
- Worker's Compensation acts
- Malpractice law
- Americans with Disabilities Act
A: Malpractice law
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following is not considered a Universal Precautions Recommendation:
- use of protective equipment as appropriate
- maintaining a clean work and patient area
- washing hands immediately after glove removal
- disposing of sharp instruments and waste products in appropriate containers
- all of the above are aspects of universal precautions
A: all of the above are aspects of universal precautions
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following organizations recommends and enforces universal precautions to control and protect employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
- The American Physical Therapy Association
- The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- The US Department of Justice
A: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following statements regarding malpractice is true:
- PTs can be sued by patients or their legal representatives
- PTAs can be sued by patients or their legal representatives
- While a PTA can be sued by a patient, the liability prevails with the PT
- all of the above statements are correct
A: all of the above statements are correct
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: Which of the following states does not require licensure or certification of PTAs:
- Hawaii
- Utah
- Colorado
- A and C
- none of the above require licensure
A: A and C
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct

Q: White lab coats and medical scrubs are considered personal protective equipment:
- true
- false
A: false
If right: Good work
If wrong: That's not correct