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  1. 1Which conduct is a stated ground for the Alaska Board to discipline a physical therapist?

    1. A. Attempting to obtain a license by material misrepresentation
    2. B. Choosing a different lawful practice setting
    3. C. Declining voluntary association membership
    4. D. Changing employment while licensed

    Answer: A

    Explanation: AS 08.84.120 lists a person who "has obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or material misrepresentation" as subject to discipline.

    Reference: Alaska Statutes 2025 — AS 08.84.120(a)(1)

  2. 2Before taking the national examination, an Alaska PT applicant practices under a temporary permit. Which supervision rule applies?

    1. A. The applicant must practice under supervision of a licensed physical therapist
    2. B. The applicant may practice independently
    3. C. The applicant may supervise a PTA
    4. D. The applicant may supervise another permit holder

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.050 says a temporary-permit holder waiting for the examination "may practice only under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist."

    Reference: Alaska Statutes 2025 — 12 AAC 08.84.150

  3. 3What is the largest civil fine an Alaska professional licensing board may impose under AS 08.01.075?

    1. A. $1,000
    2. B. $3,000
    3. C. $5,000
    4. D. $10,000

    Answer: C

    Explanation: AS 08.01.075 authorizes a board to "impose a civil fine not to exceed $5,000."

    Reference: As_08_01 — AS 08.01.075(a)(8)

  4. 4An applicant holding a PT temporary permit does not take the first examination for which the applicant was scheduled. When does the permit lapse?

    1. A. On the day of that examination
    2. B. 30 days after that examination
    3. C. At the end of the licensing period
    4. D. Only after a Board hearing

    Answer: A

    Explanation: AS 08.84.065 states that if the applicant fails to take the first scheduled examination, the temporary permit "lapses the day of the examination."

    Reference: Alaska Statutes 2025 — AS 08.84.065(c)

  5. 5How many continuing-education contact hours must a PT or PTA licensed for at least 12 months of the concluding licensing period complete?

    1. A. 16
    2. B. 20
    3. C. 24
    4. D. 28

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.410 requires "24 contact hours of continuing education" for a licensee licensed 12 months or more.

    Reference: Alaska Admin Code — 12 AAC 54.410(a)

  6. 6Which activity is excluded from the statutory definition of physical therapy in Alaska?

    1. A. Diagnosis of disease
    2. B. Evaluation of bodily functions
    3. C. Modification of treatment
    4. D. Provision of consultative services

    Answer: A

    Explanation: AS 08.84.190 defines physical therapy but states that it "does not include ... the diagnosis of disease."

    Reference: Alaska Statutes 2025 — AS 08.84.190(7)

  7. 7At one time, what is the maximum total number of aides, assistants, students, foreign-educated candidates, and permittees a physical therapist may supervise in Alaska?

    1. A. 3
    2. B. 4
    3. C. 6
    4. D. 8

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.500 provides that a physical therapist "may not supervise more than three" of those persons in any combination at the same time.

    Reference: Alaska Admin Code — 12 AAC 54.500(e)

  8. 8For renewal, how many hours of physical-therapy services may a PT or PTA document during the concluding licensing period to meet the professional-practice alternative?

    1. A. 30
    2. B. 60
    3. C. 120
    4. D. 150

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.405 requires documentation of "physical therapy services for at least 60 hours" during the concluding licensing period.

    Reference: Alaska Admin Code — 12 AAC 54.405(a)(1)

  9. 9For how long must an Alaska PT or PTA retain records of continuing education after completion?

    1. A. 2 years
    2. B. 3 years
    3. C. 5 years
    4. D. 7 years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.410(d) states: "Records must be retained for three years from the date the contact hours were obtained." Therefore, the required period is three years.

    Reference: Alaska Admin Code — 12 AAC 54.410(d)

  10. 10Who is responsible for notifying Alaska's licensing department when a PT or PTA licensee changes name or mailing address?

    1. A. The employer
    2. B. The direct supervisor
    3. C. The licensee
    4. D. The Board chair

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 12 AAC 54.920 states, "It is the responsibility of a licensee to notify the department" of a name or mailing-address change.

    Reference: Alaska Admin Code — 12 AAC 54.920(a)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • AS 08.84 Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists
  • 12 AAC 54 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board
  • AS 08.01 Centralized Licensing
  • 12 AAC 02 General Occupational Licensing Functions
  • State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Principles of Practice

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