Free Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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Try these 10 sample questions from the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1An Arkansas physical therapist plans a manual technique that moves a spinal joint beyond its normal range of motion. How does the Practice Act classify that technique?

   1. A. Mobilization
   2. B. Spinal manipulation and adjustment
   3. C. Manual traction
   4. D. Connective tissue massage

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Act excludes the proposed technique because it states that physical therapy includes mobilization but excludes "spinal manipulation and adjustment." Moving a spinal joint beyond normal range fits the Board's definition of that excluded category.

   Reference: Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 17-93-102(7)(B)(i)(c)

2. 2An Arkansas physical therapist uses a passive joint movement that remains within normal range of motion. Which Board-defined technique is this?

   1. A. Mobilization
   2. B. Spinal adjustment
   3. C. Electrosurgery
   4. D. Radiology

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Board defines "Mobilization" as "a passive movement accomplished within the normal range of motion of the joint."

   Reference: 17 CAR § 175-101. Definitions - Code of Arkansas Rules — 17 CAR § 175-101(2)

3. 3An Arkansas patient requests individualized telehealth treatment from a PT who has no qualifying professional relationship with the patient. There is no emergency. What condition must the PT satisfy before starting care?

   1. A. Establish a qualifying professional relationship with the patient.
   2. B. Collect a completed intake questionnaire from the patient.
   3. C. Obtain the patient's informed consent for telehealth.
   4. D. Receive the patient's history from a referring professional.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "A professional relationship shall be established in compliance with this part" The ordinary Part 176 gateway is an applicable professional relationship. A questionnaire, patient consent, or transmitted history alone does not meet the missing gateway; the stated emergency exception is absent.

   Reference: 17 CAR § 176-104, Requirements for telehealth services — 17 CAR § 176-104(a)

4. 4Before initiating bronchopulmonary hygiene for an Arkansas patient, what authorization must a physical therapist obtain?

   1. A. A physician referral
   2. B. A Board waiver
   3. C. A PTA concurrence
   4. D. A hospital credential

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Arkansas law states that "bronchopulmonary hygiene and debridement of wounds require a physician referral before initiation of treatment." The referral must therefore precede this intervention.

   Reference: Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 17-93-102(7)(B)(ii)

5. 5Which national examination has the Arkansas Board selected for an initial physical therapist applicant?

   1. A. NPTE-PT
   2. B. NPTE-PTA
   3. C. NBCOT
   4. D. NCE

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule states that the Board "selects and approves the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Arkansas physical therapist applicants."

   Reference: 17 CAR § 175-104. Methods of licensure - Code of Arkansas Rules — 17 CAR § 175-104(b)(2)(A)

6. 6A PT reviewing an Arkansas patient's relevant health record, which was created through telehealth and is maintained by a licensee, plans a telephone treatment meeting the in-person standard of care. Under Part 176, what is the professional-relationship conclusion?

   1. A. A prior in-person examination is required for every such patient.
   2. B. A referring professional must first agree to supervise all follow-up.
   3. C. The record-access pathway can establish the qualifying relationship.
   4. D. The patient's unreviewed history alone establishes that relationship.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "a health record may be created with the use of telehealth" Section 176-102(5)(F) permits record access and appropriate technology, including telephone, when the relevant clinical information is reviewed to the in-person standard. The rule does not require an in-person examination or a separate referral for this pathway; unreviewed history alone is expressly inadequate.

   Reference: 17 CAR § 176-102, Definitions — 17 CAR § 176-102(5)(F)(i)-(ii)

7. 7A clinic is deciding who must direct and supervise services advertised as physical therapy in Arkansas. Which professional must fill that role?

   1. A. A licensed physical therapist
   2. B. A licensed physical therapist assistant
   3. C. A registered physical therapy aide
   4. D. A referring healthcare practitioner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Act defines physical therapy as care and services provided "by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed under this chapter."

   Reference: Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 17-93-102(5)

8. 8In addition to the national examination, what Board-approved examination must every initial Arkansas PT applicant pass?

   1. A. A clinical skills examination
   2. B. An Arkansas jurisprudence examination
   3. C. An oral ethics interview
   4. D. A medical terminology examination

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The licensure rule is categorical: "All applicants must pass a jurisprudence exam" approved by the Board.

   Reference: Board Rules — 17 CAR § 175-103(d)

9. 9A patient in Arkansas faces imminent danger to health and needs PT telehealth care, but the licensee has no prior professional relationship with that patient. How does Part 176 treat the relationship requirement in this situation?

   1. A. An earlier in-person examination is required before emergency care.
   2. B. A referring professional must supervise the emergency follow-up.
   3. C. A reviewed health record must predate the emergency encounter.
   4. D. The imminent-danger emergency excuses a prior relationship.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: "Emergency situations where the life or health of the patient is in danger or imminent danger;" Section 176-103(a)(2)(A) expressly excepts imminent danger from the relationship prerequisite. The other choices are possible routes to a relationship in ordinary circumstances, but are not required by this emergency exception.

   Reference: 17 CAR § 176-103, Establishment of professional relationship — 17 CAR § 176-103(a)(2)(A)

10. 10A licensed Arkansas physical therapist wants to add diagnostic radiology to the services billed as physical therapy. What is the correct legal conclusion?

    1. A. It is included when ordered by a physician
    2. B. It is included when performed in a hospital
    3. C. It is not included in physical therapy
    4. D. It is included after Board notification

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The statutory scope provision expressly says, "Physical therapy does not include radiology or electrosurgery." The setting or referral does not convert radiology into physical therapy.

    Reference: Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 17-93-102(7)(B)(iii)