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1. 1Under Kentucky law, when does a person cease to be an active physical therapy patient?

   1. A. After 30 days without treatment
   2. B. When care is transferred or terminated in writing
   3. C. When the original referral expires
   4. D. When the patient misses two visits

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Kentucky defines an active patient as one under a plan of care "unless care is transferred or terminated in writing." Option B states the statutory endpoint.

   Reference: Krs 327 010 — KRS 327.010

2. 2What does Kentucky direct supervision require when specified patient-care tasks are performed?

   1. A. Electronic availability for the entire visit
   2. B. Line-of-sight direction and supervision for the majority of the visit
   3. C. A chart review within seven days
   4. D. Presence elsewhere in the same city

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Direct supervision "Provides line of sight direction and supervision the majority of the time per visit" and is not electronic. Thus option B is required.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 001 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 1(6)

3. 3What should a Kentucky physical therapist do when a patient's condition is beyond the therapist's scope of practice?

   1. A. Continue the existing program unchanged
   2. B. Refer the patient to an appropriate licensed physician or dentist
   3. C. Delegate the decision to a physical therapist assistant
   4. D. Discharge the patient without further direction

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule says a PT "shall refer to a licensed physician or dentist any patient whose medical condition" is beyond the PT's scope. Therefore referral is required.

   Reference: 201 Kar 22 010 Page — Section 2

4. 4Which Kentucky-specific examination must a physical therapist applicant complete before initial licensure by examination?

   1. A. Kentucky Jurisprudence Exam
   2. B. Kentucky clinical skills examination
   3. C. Kentucky professional interview
   4. D. Kentucky anatomy examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires an applicant to "Have successfully completed the Jurisprudence Exam"; therefore, the Kentucky Jurisprudence Exam is the required state-specific examination.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 020 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 2(1)(c)

5. 5A Kentucky credential holder changes employment and home contact details. What is the reporting deadline?

   1. A. 15 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 45 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule says the holder "shall notify the board office in writing within thirty (30) days of change." Thus the deadline is 30 days.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 035 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 2

6. 6How many minutes of participation equal one Kentucky continued-competency contact hour?

   1. A. 45 minutes
   2. B. 50 minutes
   3. C. 60 minutes
   4. D. 75 minutes

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A contact hour is "a credit earned based on sixty (60) minutes of participation." Therefore one contact hour equals 60 minutes.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 045 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 1(1)

7. 7What form must a Kentucky physical therapy complaint ordinarily take?

   1. A. It must be written and signed
   2. B. It must be anonymous and oral
   3. C. It must be filed by an attorney
   4. D. It must first be filed in circuit court

   Answer: A

   Explanation: An initiating complaint shall "Be made in writing to the board and signed by the complainant" unless it alleges immediate danger. Therefore option A is the ordinary form.

   Reference: 201 Kar 22 052 Page — Section 2(2)(a)

8. 8A Kentucky hospital inpatient's physical therapy reassessment is required at what interval?

   1. A. Every 7 days
   2. B. Every 14 days
   3. C. Every 30 days
   4. D. Every 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule requires "Reassessing inpatients in either a hospital or comprehensive rehabilitation facility every fourteen (14) days." Thus the interval is 14 days.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 053 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 2(4)(a)

9. 9Which Kentucky PACE admission requirement specifically concerns the applicant's acknowledgment of condition?

   1. A. A written admission of being chemically dependent
   2. B. A written agreement to the program terms
   3. C. A current chemical-dependency assessment
   4. D. Attendance at an approved treatment-provider program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: PACE requires the applicant to "Admit in writing to being a chemically-dependent individual." The other options are separate admission steps, not the condition acknowledgment.

   Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 150 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 2(1)(d)-(i)

10. 10Which initial-contact task requires verification by a Kentucky telephysical-therapy provider?

    1. A. The patient's identity
    2. B. An alternative way to reach the patient
    3. C. An alternative way for the patient to reach the provider
    4. D. The provider's emergency communication method

    Answer: A

    Explanation: At initial contact the rule says, "Verify the identity of the patient." The other listed contact items are obtained or provided rather than verified.

    Reference: Title 201 Chapter 22 Regulation 160 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission — Section 1(1)-(4)