#1
Which organization oversees the regulation of physical therapy practice in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#2
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for physical therapists?
To establish guidelines for billing practices
To outline ethical principles and responsibilities of therapists
To mandate the use of specific treatment techniques
To regulate the hours of operation for physical therapy clinics
#3
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in relation to physical therapy?
To regulate the use and disclosure of protected health information
To mandate specific treatment protocols for therapists
To ensure therapists have liability insurance
To limit the number of patients therapists can treat in a day
#4
What does the term 'evidence-based practice' mean in physical therapy?
Using the latest technology in therapy sessions
Relying solely on personal experience and intuition
Integrating the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values
Following treatment approaches that are trendy in the field
#5
What is the purpose of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework in physical therapy?
To categorize types of physical therapy equipment
To provide guidelines for physical therapy billing practices
To assess and classify functioning and disability
To regulate physical therapy licensure
#6
What is the primary purpose of physical therapy licensure?
To ensure therapists have access to continuing education
To limit the number of therapists in a given area
To protect the public by ensuring therapists meet minimum competency standards
To increase healthcare costs
#7
Which of the following is NOT a component of HIPAA regulations?
Privacy Rule
Security Rule
Confidentiality Rule
Breach Notification Rule
#8
What does the term 'scope of practice' refer to in physical therapy?
The range of interventions and actions that therapists are educated and authorized to perform
The area where physical therapy is most commonly practiced
The types of equipment used in physical therapy clinics
The size of the physical therapy facility
#9
Which of the following is NOT typically included in informed consent for physical therapy treatment?
Description of the treatment
Potential risks and benefits of the treatment
Alternative treatment options
Therapist's personal contact information
#10
What is the purpose of continuing education requirements for physical therapists?
To make therapists re-learn basic skills
To ensure therapists stay up-to-date with advancements in the field
To increase the cost of maintaining a license
To limit the number of therapists in a given area
#11
Which governing body regulates physical therapy practice in the UK?
General Medical Council (GMC)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
National Health Service (NHS)
British Association of Physical Therapists (BAPT)
#12
In which year was the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) founded?
#13
What is the purpose of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)?
To regulate physical therapy practice globally
To provide networking opportunities for physical therapists
To establish international standards for physical therapy education
All of the above
#14
Which organization is responsible for accrediting physical therapy residency programs?
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
#15
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a physical therapy SOAP note?
Subjective findings
Objective measurements
Assessment of the patient's financial situation
Plan of care